Reston

Founded in 1964 by Robert E. Simon (RESton), Reston was the first modern planned community in the United States. Simon purchased a 6,750 acre tract using the proceeds from the sale of Carnegie Hall, which was owned by his family. Reston includes several planned urban developments, including Lake Anne Plaza, Reston Town Center, and Reston Station. The city is home to offices of many high tech companies, such as AOL, Microsoft, Accenture, and the US Geological Survey.

By Metrorail

WMATA, which operates the DC Metrorail, serves Reston. For more information on riding the Metrorail, see Washington DC#Get_In.

By plane

Reston is a 10-minute drive from Dulles International Airport. A taxi from the airport costs roughly $18 and most hotels in Reston offer free shuttle service to the airport.

By car

Reston is accessible from the Fairfax County Parkway, the Reston Parkway (West Ox Road in Fairfax County), the Leesburg Pike (Rte 7), and the Dulles Toll Road (Rte 267).

By bike or foot

Reston Paths is an extensive bike/walking path system.

By car

Roads in Reston tend to be very winding and may require the use of a GPS.

• Reston Zoo

  phone: +1 703 757-6222
  address: 1228 Hunter Mill Rd
  The Reston Zoo features several animals such as zebras, monkeys, and camels. It has a petting barn, exhibits, pony rides and wagon rides around the park. Admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children. The zoo is closed for the winter from November 28th to March 10th.

Parks

• Lake Fairfax Park & The Water Mine Family Swimmin' HoleIncludes a water park with slides, etc...

• Baron Cameron Park

  address: 11300 Baron Cameron Ave

• Ice Skating at Reston Town Center Pavilion

  phone: +1 703 709-6300
  address: 1818 Discovery Street
• Fishing is very popular in Reston.

• Reston National Golf CourseDesigned by Ed Ault.

Theater

• Reston Community PlayersFour major productions per season. This all-volunteer production company began in 1972 and has performed a variety of shows throughout the years. The shows are staged at the Reston Community Center

• Greater Reston Arts CenterExhibits, classes, and seminars for all ages.

Festivals and events

• Summer Concerts at Reston Town Center on the weekends at the pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or sit at a nearby restaurant, such as Clyde's or Paolo's.

Shopping malls

• Reston Town CenterAnn Taylor, Banana Republic, Gap, Nine West, South Moon Under, J. Crew, Victoria's Secret, Apple Store, Anthropologie.

• The Spectrum CenterBest Buy, Barnes & Noble, Men's Warehouse, PetSmart, and Harris Teeter.

• Plaza AmericaMichael's Arts and Crafts, Ann Taylor Loft, CVS Pharmacy, Modell's, and Whole Foods Market.

• Hunters Woods Village Center

• Lake Anne Plaza

• North Point Village Center

• South Lakes Village Center

Farmers' Markets

• Reston MarketLocal arts and crafts.

Many chain restaurants have locations in Reston. While Reston has some unique dining options, the more ethnic and budget restaurants can be found in neighboring Herndon.

• Big Bowl - Asian Fusion

  phone: +1 703 787-8852
  address: 11915 Democracy Drive

• Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Café

  address: 1827 Library Street

• Obi Sushi

  phone: +1 703 766-7874
  address: 1771 Library Street

• PassionFish Seafood

  phone: +1 703 230-3474
  address: 11960 Democracy Drive

• Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana

  phone: +1 703 437-5544
  address: 11990 Market Street, Suite 106

Bars

• American Tap Room

  phone: +1 703 834-0400
  address: 1811 Library St

• Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge

  phone: +1 703 437-0800
  address: 11927 Democracy Dr
  American food with a happening bar scene.

• The Tasting Room Wine Bar & Shop

  phone: +1 703 435-3553
  address: 1816 Library St
  Sample Boxwood Estate Wines with appetizers.

• Kalypso's Sport Tavern

  phone: +1 703 707-0660
  address: 1617 Washington Plaza

Coffee Shops

• Lake Anne Coffee House

  address: 1612 Washington Plaza West

• Cafe Montmartre

  address: 1625 Washington Plaza

Several hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport, including:

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 703 437-7555
  address: 200 Elden Street

• Hyatt Reston

  phone: +1 703 709-1234
  address: 1800 Presidents Street

• Sheraton Reston Hotel

  phone: +1 703 620-9000
  address: 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive

• Westin Reston Heights

  phone: +1 703 391-9000
  address: 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive

News

• Reston Now
• Reston Connection
• Restonian

• Washington, D.C. is 20 miles away.