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McLean and Tysons Corner, Virginia

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

The McLean area of Fairfax County is known for its upscale homes and shopping centers as well as a central business center that has been recently revitalized. Tysons Corner Center and the Tysons Galleria, the largest shopping malls in the Washington metropolitan area draw visitors from around the region. McLean is also known for some of the best public and private schools in the country. The area offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities, including major parks, recreation centers, golf courses, and nature and historical sites.

Location

McLean is located between the George Washington Parkway and the town of Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia just five miles west of Washington, DC. McLean intersects I-495 and is within a close proximity to I-270, I-95 and I-66.

Communities Near McLean

Tysons Corner, Great Falls, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Langley

McLean Demographics

According to the 2000 census, McLean is home to 38,929 residents. The race breakdown is as follows: White: 84.6%; Black: 1.6 %; Asian: 10.6%; Hispanic/Latino: 4.0%.; Median household income: $121,138.

Attractions Near McLean


McLean/Tysons Corner Hotels

Crowne Plaza
Hilton McLean
Marriott Courtyard
The Ritz-Carlton
Best Western Tysons Westpark

McLean Websites

Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce

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