Destinations · Virginia
Reston
VA · 38.9544, -77.3464
From Reston, Virginia, Byway's registries place 10 scenic byways within 30 miles.
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, 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.
Day-trip loops
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Within reach
Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.
Scenic byways
- Old Georgetown Pike · 3 mi
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Byway · 6 mi
- George Washington Memorial Parkway · 9 mi · national
- Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway · 15 mi · national
- Antietam Campaign Byway · 16 mi
- Booth's Escape · 22 mi
Lookouts
- Great Falls Overlook 3 · 6 mi
- Great Falls Overlook 2 · 6 mi
- Great Falls Overlook 1 · 6 mi
- Great Falls Overlook · 6 mi
Named places
- Pupatella Car · 1 mi
- Robert E Simon · 1 mi
- Reston Museum · 1 mi
- Dennis Crook Memorial Bench · 1 mi
- Dennis Crook Memorial Bench · 1 mi
- Herndon Depot Museum · 2 mi
- Blacksmith Shop · 3 mi
- Colvin Run General Store · 3 mi
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