Reston, Virginia

Reston, Virginia is a suburb of Washington, DC, located in the heart of the rapidly growing Dulles Technology Corridor. It was a planned community built in the 1960s with a variety of housing styles, centered around Reston Town Center, a retail village with commercial buildings, restaurants, a movie theater, an ice skating rink, hotel, and shops. Residents are members of the Reston Association which gives them access to lots of amenities including four lakes, 15 swimming pools, 49 tennis courts, 55 miles of paved trails, 26 ball fields, two community centers and several picnic areas and playgrounds.

Location

Reston is located in Fairfax County, Virginia approximately 20 miles west of Washington, DC and six miles from the Dulles International Airport.

Communities Near Reston

Herndon, Great Falls, Vienna, Sterling

Reston Demographics

According to the 2000 census, Reston is home to residents. The race breakdown is as follows: White: 73.6 %; Black: 9.1%; Asian: 9.1%; Hispanic/Latino: 10.1%. Population under age 15: 19.1%; 65 and over: 7.3%; Median household income: $ 80,018 (1999).

Reston Attractions

• Reston Town Center
  
• Reston Zoo
• Water Mine at Lake Fairfax
  
• Walker Nature Education Center
  
• Greater Reston Arts Center
  
• Lake Anne Village Center-Historic District

Reston Annual Events

Asian Festival
Thanksgiving Parade
Holiday Events

Reston Community Websites

RestonWeb
Reston Association
Reston Chamber of Commerce