Why go
- Census-designated place in Virginia, United States.
- Served by Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
History
Reston is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, and a principal city of both Northern Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Reston's population was 63,226.
Where to stay
11350 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190 · marriott.com
Reston, VA 20190 · fairfaxcounty.gov
12190 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190 · extendedstayamerica.com
1735 Business Center Dr, Reston, VA 20190 · hilton.com
1975 Opportunity Wy, Reston, VA 20190 · marriott.com
1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190 · hyatt.com
11750 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191 · marriott.com
11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191 · marriott.com
12000 Inspiration St, Reston, VA 20190 · globalluxurysuites.com
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 10536 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, 22030 · 29diner.com
Burger, Restaurant · Hamburger restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza · cheeburger.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian-inspired restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00 · 220000 Dulles Retail Plaza · peiwei.com
Indian, Restaurant · Bombay Velvet, the first fine dining Indian restaurant from Northern Virginia chef and restaurateur Rajiv Chopra, is getting ready for… · bombayvelvet.us
Corsican, Restaurant · Wine bar with Corsican food Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11950 Democracy Drive,… · corsicawinebar.com
Thai, Restaurant · Delivery within 3 miles. Minimum order $20. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2521 John… · laongthai.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee cafe connected to the Old Brogue · 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, 22066-2645 · oldbrogue.com
Persian, Restaurant · Traditional Persian Cuisine · 8607 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, 22182 · shamshiry.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 12120 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, 20190 · nandosperiperi.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00 · 1651 Boro Place, Tysons, 22102 · northitalia.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 2571 John Milton Drive, Herndon, 20171-2527 · locations.papajohns.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 45200 Monterey Place, Sterling, 20166 · arbys.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 12021 Town Square Street, Reston, 20190 · bartaco.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · 1446 North Point Village… · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 348;454 Elden Street, Herndon, 20170;20170-4513 · caferio.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00 · 8409 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, 22182 · cava.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 300 A Elden Street, Herndon, 20170 · duckdonuts.com
Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:00 · 1775 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, 22102 · fogodechao.com
Noodle, Rice, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 8399 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, 22182 · honeygrow.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 494 Elden Street, Herndon, 20170 · restaurants.ihop.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2280 Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston, 20191 · kfteausa.com
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 8461 Leesburg Pike · kurasushi.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · 44950 Rudder Road, Sterling, 20166 · laredotacocompany.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 13067 Route… · mission-bbq.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 2405 Centreville Road, 20171 · locations.noodles.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa 09:30-22:00; Fr 09:30-22:30; Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 13059 Route 50 Service Road, Fairfax, 22033 · pandaexpress.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1501 Cornerside Boulevard, Vienna, 22182 · smoothieking.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 1472 North Point Village Center, Reston, 20194 · sweetfrog.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 334 Elden Street, Herndon, 20170 · wingstop.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-16:00, Sa 06:00-16:00, Su 06:00-15:00 Features: takeaway · 1825 Fountain Drive, Reston, 20190 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su-We 11:00-21:00 · 11048 Lee Highway, Fairfax, 22030 · cafishgrill.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-22:00 · 8201 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, 22102 · tljus.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-15:30, 17:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-15:30, 23:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 13882 Metrotech Drive, 20151 · izakayanana.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 11709 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, 22033 · jasandfamcaribbeanflavor.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 · 8411 Old Courthouse Road · phohaiduongvienna.com
Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1824 Library Street, Reston, 20190
AçAí, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 13043 Route 50, Chantilly, 22033 · playabowls.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 11964 Market Street, Reston, 20190 · jinya-ramenbar.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 14385 Newbrook Drive, Chantilly, 20151 · capitalmusubi.com
International, Grill, Mediterranean, Chicken, Arab, Kebab, Indian, Curry, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-22:00 · 13969 Metrotech Drive,… · charcoalchicken.com
Afghan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00, Sa-Su 12:00-20:00 · 394 Elden Street, Herndon, 20170 · charcoalkabobhouse.com
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:30 · 8385 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, 22182 · viennagrillkabob.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 11:30-13:30, 16:30-21:00; Sa 11:30-13:30, 16:30-21:30; Su 11:30-20:00 · 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, 22066 · laubergechezfrancois.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00 · 8280 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, 22102 · theperfectpita.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00 · 110 Lawyers Road, Vienna, 22180 · plakagrill.com
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Airports
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 5.7 mi to the centre
1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 126 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 126 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ, 737-800, A320, 737-900…) · 110 routes: Albany*, Altoona*, Amsterdam, Atlanta*, Austin, Beckley*, Beijing, Binghamton*, Bogota*, Boston, Brussels, Buffalo*, Burlington*, Cancun, Charleston*, Charleston*, Charlotte*, Charlottesville VA*, Chicago, Cincinnati*, Cleveland, Colorado Springs*, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dakar*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton*, Denver, Detroit*, Dubai, Dublin, Fayetteville*, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Geneva, Georgetown, Grand Rapids*, Greensboro*, Greenville*, Guatemala City … +70 more
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, A330-300, ERJ, 777-300ER, A319, A320…) · 10 routes: Amsterdam*, Atlanta, Detroit, London*, Mexico City, Minneapolis*, Moscow, New York*, Paris, Seoul*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300, 767-300, 777, A330-200, 737-800, 737-900…) · 8 routes: Amsterdam*, Atlanta*, Brussels*, Frankfurt, London*, Munich, New Orleans*, Paris*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, 777, 340, 747-400, CRJ-700, CRJ-900…) · 7 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Doha, London*, Los Angeles, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, A321, 330, A340-300…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Dakar, Dallas-Fort Worth, Istanbul*, Los Angeles, Miami, San Salvador
- Air Canada AC (ERJ, CRJ, CRJ-700, 737-800, 737-900, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Montreal*, New Orleans*, Ottawa*, Toronto*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190, A320, 777-300ER) · 4 routes: Boston, Dubai, Long Beach, New York
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Tampa*
- AeroMéxico AM (737, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Mexico City
- Air France AF (A319, A320, A380, MD-88, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Paris
- Alitalia AZ (A320, A380, MD-88, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Paris*
- All Nippon Airways NH (777, CRJ, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Tokyo
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A319, A320, A321) · 2 routes: Bogota, San Salvador
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, 330, MD-88) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Atlanta*
- Pacific Wings LW (PA2) · 2 routes: Hagerstown*, Lancaster*
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (777) · 2 routes: Jeddah, Riyadh
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Chicago, Denver
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (767-300, 767-400) · 2 routes: Geneva*, Zurich*
- Virgin America VX (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, A320, A330-300, MD-88, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, London
- Aer Lingus EI (757-200) · 1 route: Dublin*
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air China CA (777) · 1 route: Beijing*
- Austrian Airlines OS (767-300) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (747-400, 777) · 1 route: London
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-200) · 1 route: Brussels
- Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Emirates EK (777-300ER) · 1 route: Dubai
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (787-8, 777-200LR) · 1 route: Addis Ababa
- Etihad Airways EY (A340-600) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Finnair AY (747-400, 777) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (747-400, 777) · 1 route: London*
- Icelandair FI (75W) · 1 route: Keflavik
- Korean Air KE (777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Seoul
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
- Qatar Airways QR (777-300ER) · 1 route: Doha
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A340-300) · 1 route: Copenhagen
- South African Airways SA (A340-300) · 1 route: Dakar
- Turkish Airlines TK (330) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 18 mi to the centre
Washington, DC, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 91 destinations incl. Atlanta, Fort Myers, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Boston… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 91 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175, A319, Dash 8-300, 737-800…) · 75 routes: Akron*, Albany*, Bangor*, Birmingham*, Boston, Buffalo*, Burlington, Bush Field*, Charleston*, Charleston*, Charlotte, Chattanooga*, Chicago, Cincinnati*, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton, Des Moines*, Detroit*, Fayetteville, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers*, Greensboro*, Greenville*, Halifax*, Hilton Head Island, Huntsville*, Indianapolis*, Islip*, Jackson*, Jacksonville*, Jacksonville NC*, Kansas City*, Knoxville*, Las Vegas, Little Rock*, Los Angeles, Louisville*, Manchester NH* … +35 more
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175, A319, 737-800, A320…) · 74 routes: Akron, Albany, Bangor*, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo*, Burlington, Bush Field*, Charleston*, Charleston*, Charlotte, Chattanooga*, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbia*, Columbus*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton, Des Moines*, Detroit*, Fayetteville*, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers*, Greensboro*, Greenville, Halifax*, Hilton Head Island*, Huntsville*, Indianapolis, Islip*, Jackson, Jacksonville*, Jacksonville NC, Kansas City*, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Little Rock*, Los Angeles, Louisville, Manchester NH* … +34 more
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 170, 737-800, MD-88, A319, M90, 737-800…) · 12 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Lexington KY*, Los Angeles*, Madison*, Memphis*, Minneapolis, New York*, New York*, Omaha*, Salt Lake City
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 717) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Austin, Fort Myers*, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee*, St. Louis
- United Airlines UA (737-800, A320, 737-700, A319, 757-200, ERJ…) · 6 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston, Newark*, San Francisco
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 5 routes: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Juan, Tampa
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Montreal*, Ottawa*, Toronto
- AirTran Airways FL (717) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Fort Myers, Milwaukee
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 3 routes: Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle
- Sun Country Airlines SY (737-700) · 2 routes: Lansing, Minneapolis
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, M90, MD-88, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (737-800, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin America VX (A320) · 1 route: San Francisco
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) 18 mi to the centre
Manassas, VA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) 18 mi to the centre
Gaithersburg, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
College Park Airport (CGS) 23 mi to the centre
College Park, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IAD has direct flights to 126 destinations on 39 airlines (incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reston, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Rail · Maryland · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Fairfax, Virginia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Virginia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Montgomery County, Maryland · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Washington, District of Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.