Nike Missile Site W-64
A former Cold War-era U.S. air defense site in Lorton, Virginia, once armed with nuclear warheads.

šŸ“œ Former Cold War Nike Missile site in Lorton, Virginia, part of a defense system that encircled Washington, D.C.
šŸ” Decommissioned in 1973, it housed Nike Ajax and later Nike Hercules missiles.

Why Go

šŸ›”ļø Explore a significant relic of the Cold War
šŸš€ See capped underground missile structures
šŸ›ļø Intact fire control and administrative buildings
šŸŒ³ Located within Laurel Hill Park area
šŸ›ļø Potential future Cold War museum site

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Underground elements are capped or welded shut
āš ļø Some original buildings are razed, others need renovation

Tips

šŸ“ Located in Lorton, Virginia, under Fairfax County purview since 2002. šŸ…æļø Adjacent to Laurel Hill Sportsplex, with planning for a Cold War Museum.

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