FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: 5 Must Stops!

WASHINGTON - This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to STERLING! Located in the heart of picturesque Loudoun County, the beauty and history of STERLING offers fun for residents and visitors -- all just about 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C.!

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There are so many fun things to do when visiting STERLING it's hard to keep count! Here are THE 5 MUST STOPS that you just can't miss when taking your own ZIP TRIP!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: 5 Must Stops!

There are so many fun things to do when visiting STERLING it's hard to keep count! Here are THE 5 MUST STOPS that you just can't miss when taking your own ZIP TRIP!

AXES AND O'S: The axe throwing craze found a home in Loudoun County. Find several axe throwing lanes and when you break -- get some food or go play an arcade game while you are here.

STERLING COLLECTIVE: Crafty and trendy and diverse are perfect adjectives for this place. Find some biscuits, tacos or beer at this communal complex. It's right off the W&OD trail making this a great stop.

DULLES GOLF CENTER AND SPORTS PARK: Families enjoy more than just golf at this rec center. You can go through the batting cages, play volleyball or even pan for gemstones. It's a great venue for an active weekend.

LOUDOUN HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM: It's a hand-on museum for you and your family. It's got a large collection of artifacts. And you have to meet Milkie the Cow. Discover Loudoun's rural roots at this stop.

SUMMIT ROPES: It's the largest indoors ropes course in the country. Based on Zion National Park, this place brings the outdoors inside. Let your family pick the course that fits their skill level. Expect to find adventure here at summit ropes.

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Saying goodbye!

Saying goodbye after an amazing time during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Hometown Hero

Erica Parraga with Women Giving Back was recognized as our Hometown Hero during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: First Responders

We recognized the First Responders from Loudoun County during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Burtons Grill and Bar

Sampling the fare from Burtons Grill and Bar during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Talk of the Town!

Visit Loudoun President, Beth Erickson, visited to tell us about all the fun in Loudoun County during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Jr Reporter

Zach Cerniglia of Potomac Falls High School was our Jr. Reporter during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Urbano Modern Italian

Delicious dishes from Urbano Modern Italian during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Fan Flashback Friday!

It’s Fan Flashback Friday with Tucker and two young ladies who have been fans forever! Check out the fun during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: On the Market

A look at the housing market during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Feeling the love!

We’re feeling the love during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Hometown Team

More fun with fans at the Cascades Town Center during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Fun with Fans!

More fun with fans at the Cascades Town Center during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Slithery fun with snakes!

Slithery fun with snakes and Loudoun County Parks during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to the STERLING!

FOX 5 Zip Trip Sterling: Fire Works Pizza

He made it! So he gets to try it! Tucker bites into his homemade and delicious pizza pie at Fire Works Pizza during our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP to the STERLING!