Welcome to Reston
An idyllic planned community
Reston is a well-planned community that came to be in 1964. The idea was to create a beautiful place to live with neighborhood clusters surrounded by nature. The goal was to have a town where people could live, work, and play all in one location, and Reston achieved that goal. Quality of life is first and foremost in this town, and it is reflected in the many parks, leisure activities, recreational facilities, and focus on community ties.
True to its concept, different plazas and village centers have been strategically placed and include a mix of homes and townhouses combined with shopping areas, schools, places of worship, restaurants, and cafes. The International Style is a popular kind of architecture found in town. Planning and zoning are as important today as they were in the beginning, with homes and village shops surrounded by wooded areas, tennis courts, swimming pools, golf courses, and more.
What to Love
- Many options for year-round outdoor activities
- Community amenities, such as swimming pools, parks, and recreation centers
- Everything you need in walking distance
- Upscale shops, boutiques, and art galleries
- Thirty minutes from Washington, D.C.
Local Lifestyle
A good portion of life for the residents of Reston revolves around the Reston Town Center and the clustered village centers, including Lake Anne Plaza, South Lakes Village Center, and North Point Village Center as well as other plazas. Deliberately planned, these centers are vibrant and alive with everything the locals could want. They include recreation centers, restaurants, delis, healthcare offices, spas, boutiques, bookstores, art galleries, and farmers' markets. Yet life is still quiet with easy suburban living and plenty of green space.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
When you’re craving a classic French bistro, look no further than Mon Ami Gabi, and rumor has it the Chicken Grand-Mére is amazing. For a fine Indian “gastronomical adventure,” there is Bombay Velvet and their Awadhi Lamb Seekh Kabab.
The Reston Town Center has fire pits in the Pavilion and a stage for concerts and performances. Stores in the Town Center include Apple, Lululemon, and Sephora. You will also find fun shops like Paddywax Candle Bar, where you can design and pour your own candle.
Things to Do
Just 14 miles outside of Reston is the Misty Brae Farm with horse shows, boarding, training, and riding lessons. Music lovers look forward to the Summer Concert Series in the various Reston village centers.
Schools
