# Reston

Reston is in Virginia, United States of America) and is 20 miles (32 km) west of Washington, D.C. The population of Reston is approximately 58,000 people (2010).

## Understand

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$^{[deadlink]}$, 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.

## Get in
### By Metrorail

WMATA, which operates the DC Metrorail, serves Reston with stations on the Silver Line. For more information on riding the Metrorail, see Washington, DC#By public transportation.

### By plane

Reston is a 10-minute drive from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A taxi from the airport costs roughly $18 and most hotels in Reston offer free shuttle service to the airport. Dulles also has a Silver Line Metrorail Station.

### 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).

## Get around
### By bike or foot

Reston Paths is an extensive bike/walking path system. Capital Bikeshare has rental bikes throughout Reston.

### By bus

Fairfax Connector operates bus service around Reston and the surrounding areas.

### By car

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

## See

* 38.5817-77.1851 Reston Zoo, 1228 Hunter Mill Rd, ☏ +1 703 757-6222. March 11-November 26. 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. Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $9.

### Parks

* Lake Fairfax Park & The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole. Includes a water park with slides, etc...
* 38.975278-77.3361112 Baron Cameron Park, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave.

## Do

* $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Ice Skating at Reston Town Center Pavilion, 1818 Discovery Street, ☏ +1 703 709-6300. seasonally from early November until March. Adults: $10; Children: $8.
* Fishing $^{[deadlink]}$ is very popular in Reston.
* Reston National Golf Course. Designed by Ed Ault.

### Theater

* Reston Community Players. Four 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 Center. Exhibits, 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.

## Buy
### Shopping malls

* 38.9588-77.35781 Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom Drive. Designed as a traditional downtown cityscape, not an enclosed mall. Dine al fresco at Fountain Plaza in the Summer, or skate in the outdoor rink in Winter.
* The Spectrum Center. The Container Store, Men's Warehouse, Office Depot, PetSmart, and Harris Teeter. (updated Sep 2021)
* Plaza America. Michael's Arts and Crafts, Ann Taylor Loft, CVS Pharmacy, Total Wine, and Whole Foods Market. (updated Sep 2021)
* Hunters Woods Village Center.
* Lake Anne Plaza.
* North Point Village Center.
* South Lakes Village Center.

### Farmers' Markets

* Reston Market (In Lake Anne Village Center). Saturdays 9AM to 2PM May to the first Saturday in December. Local arts and crafts.

## Eat

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, 11915 Democracy Drive (In Reston Town Center), ☏ +1 703 787-8852.
* Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Café, 1827 Library Street (In Reston Town Center).
* Ariake Japanese Restaurant, 12184 Glade Dr. (Slightly outside Hunters Woods Plaza), ☏ +1 703-391-9006. Monday-Saturday 11:30-2:30, 4:30-9:30, Sunday same but closes at 9:00. ~$20-$30 a perspn.
* PassionFish Seafood, 11960 Democracy Drive (In Reston Town Center), ☏ +1 703 230-3474.
* Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, 11990 Market Street, Suite 106 (In Reston Town Center), ☏ +1 703 437-5544.

## Drink
### Bars

* American Tap Room, 1811 Library St (In Reston Town Center), ☏ +1 703 834-0400.
* Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge, 11927 Democracy Dr (In Reston Town Center), ☏ +1 703 437-0800. American food with a happening bar scene.
* Barcelona Wine Bar, 12023 Town Square Street (In Reston Town Center), ☏ +1 703 689-0700. Spanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with an outdoor patio.
* Kalypso's Sport Tavern, 1617 Washington Plaza (In Lake Anne Plaza), ☏ +1 703 707-0660.

### Coffee Shops

* Lake Anne Coffee House, 1612 Washington Plaza West (In Lake Anne Plaza).
* Cafe Montmartre, 1625 Washington Plaza (In Lake Anne Plaza).

## Sleep

Several hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport, including:
* $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Comfort Inn, 200 Elden Street, ☏ +1 703 437-7555.
* Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, ☏ +1 703 709-1234. (updated Sep 2021)
* Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, ☏ +1 703 620-9000.
* Westin Reston Heights, 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive, ☏ +1 703 391-9000.

## Connect
### News

* Reston Now
* Reston Connection
* Restonian

## Go next

* Washington, D.C. is 20 miles away.