# Chantilly (Virginia)

Chantilly is a city in Fairfax County, Virginia near Dulles International Airport. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum is the most popular attraction in Chantilly.

## Get in

The Dulles International Airport (IAD) is close to the Air and Space Museum. To get to the museum from the airport, take Fairfax Connector bus 983.

### By bus

* Fairfax Connector is the local bus service. A few useful routes: #650 connects to the Metro Orange Line at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station, #901 connects to the Metro Silver Line at Herndon station, and #983 runs between the Udvar-Hazy Center (see below) and Dulles Airport.

### By car
## Get around

* Car - A car would be the best mode of transportation in Chantilly.

## See

* 38.911444-77.4441111 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - National Air and Space Museum, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, ☏ +1 202 357-2200. 10AM-5:30PM. Located near Dulles International Airport, this Smithsonian museum opened in 2003 to house many illustrious air/spacecraft that would not fit into the 1976 museum in the National Mall. The Udvar-Hazy collection includes the SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane, the Concorde supersonic jet, the Enola Gay B-29, the Super Constellation, and the space shuttle Discovery. In addition, the museum contain an observation tower and an IMAX theater. The museum is free; there is a charge for the IMAX. Parking is available for $15/vehicle. Public transportation to the Udvar-Hazy Center from Washington DC is now relatively easy; take the Silver Line Metro train to Innovation Center, then catch the 983 Fairfax Connector bus to the Udvar-Hazy Center. Buses run every 30 min M-F and once an hour on weekends. The 983 bus also stops at Dulles Airport, so it can be used by visitors with a layover there.
* 38.8645-77.36952 Ox Hill Battlefield Park (Chantilly Battlefield Park), 4134 West Ox Road, ☏ +1 703 324-8700. A 5-acre (2-ha) farmland on which a major Civil War battle took place
* 38.8614-77.43063 Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a large area preserved for the multitude of wild animals and plants. The park has various historic buildings, such as a smokehouse, dairy complex, beehives and gardens. It also has multiple sport fields and hiking trails. It has meadow, ponds, and a forest.
* 38.8914-77.44364 Sully Historic Site (Sully Plantation), ☏ +1 703 437-1794. Is the house of Richard Bland Lee, the first North Virginia Congressman. The house reflects the historic era and style, consisting of authentic antique furniture and utensils.

## Do

* Pleasant Valley Golfer’s Club at Richard Jones Park, 4715 Pleasant Valley Drive. Pleasant Valley Golfer's Club is privately own, with 18-holes.
Hiking, biking, and camping are various outdoor activities that can be done at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.

## Buy

* Shayan Oriental Rugs & Antiques - 14240 Sullyfield Cir # J
* DJ Feathers Aviary - 14240-P Sullyfield Circle

## Eat

American food
* Bob Evans Restaurant, 14050 Thunderbolt Pl (American).
Asian Food
* Otani Japanese Steak House - 13952 Lee Jackson Memoria (Japanese)
* Wong Kok Asia Cuisine - 43090 Peacock Market Plz (Chinese/Japanese)
* China Cafe, 13997 Metrotech Dr.
Italian and pizza
* Buon Appetito Ny Pizza, 13932 Metrotech Dr (Italian).
Mexican food
* Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food, Inc - 13921 Lee Jackson Memoria (Mexican)
* El Fresco Mexican Grill, 13970 Metrotech Dr (Mexican). Local restaurant; tasty, cheap lunch specials.
Cafe & deli
* Checkers Deli & Cafe, 4270 Henninger Ct.

## Drink

* Bungalow Billiards & Brew Co, 13891 Metrotech Dr. The Bungalow Billiards and Brew Co is a billiards, bar, and restaurant consisting primarily of American food.

## Sleep

* Fairfield Inn & Suites Dulles Airport Chantilly, 3960 Corsair Court. Check-in: +1-703-435-8581. Free Dulles airport shuttle, continental breakfast daily, free high-speed Wi-Fi access.
* Comfort Suites Chantilly-Dulles Airport, 13980 Metrotech Drive.
* Extended Stay America, 14420 Chantilly Crossing Lane.
* Extended Stay Deluxe – Chantilly, 4506 Brookfield Corporate Drive.
* Hampton Inn Dulles South, 4050 Westfax Drive.
* Holiday Inn Select Chantilly, 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center
* Homestead Studio Suites, 4504 Brookfield Corporate Drive
* Hyatt Place Dulles Airport South, 4994 Westone Plaza
* Staybridge Suites Chantilly, 3860 Centerview Drive.
* 38.875849-77.4567221 Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Drive, ☏ +1 703-818-0300. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Offers over 40,000 sq ft of event space and 31 meeting rooms for weddings and conferences.
* Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly, 3940 Centerview Drive, ☏ +1 571-203-0999. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. The Wingate is 4 miles from the Dulles Airport and offers free airport shuttle and wireless internet. $95-150.

## Go next

* Centreville
* Fairfax has the most activities to do and places to see.
* Herndon has a great farm attraction. The farm is called Frying Pan Park and Kidwell Farm$^{[deadlink]}$
* Reston is a good little escape for a small town center with good restaurants.