Welcome to Vienna
Where history comes to life
Vienna has a long history, and history means roots. Settlement of the area occurred back in the mid-1700s when it was called Ayr Hill. The name was changed to Vienna in the mid-1800s, and shortly thereafter, the Battle of Vienna occurred during the Civil War. Today, you can find single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums all over town. If you long to own a part of history, there are old homes and estates in Tudor, Colonial Revival, Queen Anne styles, and more.
If you’re looking for Small Town, USA, look no further because your search ends here. Vienna is the perfect close-knit community many people desire these days. As a suburb of Washington, D.C. (only 20 miles away) you can have all the exciting city life you want and then return home to the peace and quiet of your own small, yet vibrant, community. Locals love their down-home dining establishments, craft beers, music venues, and outdoor activities, including bike paths and parks.
What to Love
- Only 20 miles from luxury shopping and bistros in Washington, D.C.
- Many restaurants, cafes, and craft beer establishments
- Bike paths, parks, and walking trails
- Outdoor live music performances at the Wolf Trap national park
- Good public transportation to D.C. via the Spring Hill Metro Station
- The Vienna Community Center and the Patrick Henry Library
Local Lifestyle
Residents of Vienna love their community. The annual Memorial Day festival, known as Viva! Vienna!, features entertainment, handmade crafts, amusement park rides, good food, and a chance to congregate and talk. There’s also the Annual Vienna Halloween Parade with youth bands, floats, and antique vehicles. Events like these are what Small Town, America is famous for, and residents of Vienna keep the spirit and camaraderie going. The town is set up to encourage walking, so many hotspots are within walking distance. You won’t have to go far to enjoy cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and boutiques.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
You will find excellent American food at the Clarity restaurant and make sure you try the crisped Norwegian Kvaroy salmon. For the “feeling of an old bistro,” you will enjoy Bazin’s on Church with fabulous Veal Milanese. When it comes to down-home, comfort food in the heart of Virginia, you cannot beat the Vienna Inn.
When it’s time to shop in Vienna, there are many choices, including the Vienna Shopping Center and the Cedar Park Shopping Center. There are also boutiques, markets, and of course, chain stores.
The Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is a gorgeous park with 95-acres of themed gardens, ponds, walking paths, a children’s garden, and more. There’s also the Wolf Trap, a unique national park for the performing arts. In addition to live performances, there are trails, picnic areas, and sledding in the winter.
Things to Do
Residents of Vienna enjoy weekend games of tennis, free concerts in the summer, and leisurely picnics at Nottoway Park. Those who love to play golf and have social time with friends will head on over to the Westwood Country Club.
Locals also congregate at the Vienna Community Center for sports in the gym, parties in the community room, games in the teen center, and shows in the auditorium. This is a major hub of the town and is “the” place to meet people for work and play—just another perk of living in a small town, where everyone knows everyone else.
Schools
Vienna is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools district and is notable for the following schools.
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Colvin Run Elementary School [PK-6]
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Thoreau Middle School [7-8]
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Oakcrest School, Catholic, independent, all-girls [6-12]
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Oakton High School [9-12]
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Veritas Collegiate Academy, private [K-12]
