Location: Reston
Top Things to do in Reston
7 Free Things to do in Reston That You Shouldn't Miss
Reston is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The population was 58,404 at the 2010 census. An internationally known planned community founded in 1964, it was built with the goal of revolutionizing post–World War II concepts of land use and residential/corporate development in suburban America. The Reston Town Center is home to many businesses, with high-rise and low-rise commercial buildings that are home to shops, restaurants, offices, a cinema, and a hotel. It comprises over 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m) of office space. Municipal, government-like services are provided by the nonprofit Reston Association, which is supported by a per-household fee for all residential properties in Reston. In 2017, Reston was ranked 29th in the Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine.
Restaurants in Reston
1. artinsights animation and film art gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Representing a wide range of film and contemporary art at their gallery in Reston Town Center since 1994, ArtInsights focuses on proprietary projects and artist representation relating to the history of animation and film, and the celebration and examination of popular culture. With artists like the preeminent movie poster artist John Alvin, whom they represent, and exclusive images by William Silvers, Jim Salvati, and many others, the gallery builds collections of original and limited edition art for their growing worldwide collector base. Whether you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, Blade Runner, Disney, or pop culture in general, the gallery is a must, as it offers original production and interpretive art unavailable anywhere else in the world.
2. Lake Anne Brew House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Our love of craft beer is huge, as is our love of Lake Anne and Reston, which ultimately lead us to this mission: To create a community-focused taproom, brewing small-batch, hand-crafted beer, and to serve it up lakeside on our amazing deck and patio overlooking beautiful Lake Anne. Brews with views… what more could you ask for? Our community-focused brewery embraces the ‘Live-Work-Play’ philosophy that Robert E. Simon built this place to be, and we strive to uphold his ideals in all that we do as a business. We built this business for all of you, for our community, and for the greater community of craft beer drinkers. Brewing Beer | Building Community
3. Lake Thoreau Loop Trail
4. Reston Town Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By Swwalton - Cincinnati, United States
Ive been here several times. This past week i stayed at the Hyatt. Its a nice place to walk, restaurants and shops. High-end shops id say, i didnt shop. I did walk each day to Starbucks.
5. Lake Fairfax Park
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4.0 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Not sure why people rate a free park as "terrible" or "poor", but I thought Lake Fairfax Park was great and has a lot to offer, including baseball diamonds, picnic areas, walking trails, a skate park, soccer pitches, a lake (duh), a water park (not free), a bicycle "skate park" (not sure what it's called in bike lingo), and who even knows what else; didn't tour the entire park. Definitely recommend if you're at all interested in doing free things outside, in a safe, lovely place, and definitely will go here again.
6. North Hills Picnic Pavilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
7. Reston Regional Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
