If you’re looking for a neighborhood with plenty of green space but still have the accessibility to residential communities, retail, and dining, Reston in Fairfax County, Virginia could be for you and your family! It was the state’s first planned residential community in the mid 1960s. Its development was heavily influenced by post World War II concepts of land usage and the residential and corporate growth in American suburbia.
Tightly knit groupings of homes called clusters were created in order to conserve the areas with woodland and recreation. Lake Anne Village Center was one of the first areas built and contained a public plaza and a mixed-use area. After the 1970s, the development project became self-sustaining and as more housing was available, more families moved in. Reston Town Center with dining, retail, offices and residences opened up in 1990. The Metro Silver line added the Wiehle-Reston East Station in 2014. In 2017, Money Magazine ranked Reston as the 29th Best Place to Live in America.
Curious what recreational activities are in Reston, VA for you and your family? A perfect remedy for the DMV area’s hot and humid summers is Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole located in Lake Fairfax Park. The park is themed from the Old West’s Gold Rush and has attractions suited for all ages. There’s slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables, and an interactive water playground. The activity pool is bordered by the Rattlesnake River, a 725 foot lazy river where you can enjoy a relaxing float.
Looking for an activity for a date night or a night out with friends? Lake Anne Brewery is a community-focused brewery next to the scenic Lake Anne. Enjoy a small-batch, hand-crafted beer out on their deck and patio while taking in the beautiful lake views. You can also grab a pretzel from Nordic-Knot next door to enjoy with your drink.
And of course, there is Reston Town Center to explore. There are scheduled community events hosted at the Town Center such as yoga, art & cultural festivals, farmers’ markets, fun runs, and more! Diverse dining options range from fast casual to date night with a variety of cuisines to choose from.
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In 1962, the town of Sterling in Virginia had a collection of large farms in the area that is now known today as Sterling Park. After the Dulles International Airport was established with its water and sewer lines, the areas around the airport began to see change and development. It was generally agreed on that Route 28 (Sully Road) would be free from development and remain an easy access way to the airport. This is why Sterling Boulevard was established as Sterling Park’s own throughway. Today, Sterling is home to many residential communities, businesses, and company headquarters. Are you or a family member looking into retirement communities in the Sterling, VA area? We’ve curated a list of some of the top senior living communities in the area that we hope will be helpful in your research before moving.
Located at 22355 Providence Village Drive Sterling, VA 20164, Sommerset Retirement Community is a full-service rental retirement community that welcomes active seniors from throughout Loudoun County and across the country. There is no long-term commitment, no entrance fee, and no buy-in expense. There’s free transportation to doctor’s appointments and shopping, along with a wellness center and fitness classes. In 2017, Sommerset won the Best of Senior Living Award From SeniorAdvisor.com.
Atria Sterling is an assisted living facility that caters to active older people who want to live in comfort without the stress of maintaining a home. The residents enjoy the chef-prepared meals and the organized community events. Walking club, art class, and park outings are examples of the great activity options available. The location is 46555 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164.
Are you a veteran looking for options tailored to your community? Falcons Landing Life Plan Community accepts retired officers or honorably discharged officers from all branches of service, and federal employees GS-14 and higher or equivalent, their spouses and surviving spouses. They are a not-for-profit senior living community and all funds go to the community and enhancing their quality of life for the residents. The American Moving & Storage team also helped move an 800 lb shuffleboard donated to Falcons Landing, which you can read about more here.
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One of the first buildings constructed in Herndon, VA was the mill (in the 19th century) which was built in the intersection of what is now Elden and Locusts Street today. The railroad arrived in 1850 and the village was developed further. After establishing a post office at the new railroad depot in 1857, residents agreed on the name for the town to be Herndon – named after the brave Commander William Lewis Herndon who had gone down with his ship (the S.S Central America) to save his crew and the people on the ship.
During the Civil War, part of the town’s railroad was seized by the Union Army for travel but Herndon faced little damage although other parts of the track and bridges were destroyed. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1863, Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby led the raid in Herndon to combat the 1st Vermont Calvary, who was posted at the Herndon Depot. While the railroad and the Herndon Depot was part of much of the town’s rich history, its last operation was on August 1968 – its last cargo being the sand needed for the concrete for the Washington Dulles International Airport.
The principal employers in Herndon are: Fannie Mae, Amazon Web Services, Navy Federal Credit Union, Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, Northwest Federal Credit Union, Serco, Town of Herndon, Boeing Corporation, and the Airline Pilots Association.
Did you know that every residential community within Herndon is within a mile or less of a park? There are also many annual community events. In May, there is: Friday Night Live! (free concerts May–August), Farmers’ Market (May–October), Towne Square Singers, Big Truck Days, Public Works Forest and Meadow Wildflower Walk. In June, the Herndon festival is held for four days and has a variety of attractions and entertainment for the family. The festival is hosted by the Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department with assistance from local civic organizations and businesses. In July, there are 4th of July celebrations with fireworks. In September, there’s the Labor Day Jazz Festival, Annual Motorcycle Poker Run (Fraternal Order of Police), Annual NatureFest Celebration, and the HerndonHalf Marathon, 12k, and 5k.
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In western Fairfax County, Centreville in Virginia is located twenty miles from Washington DC. The area was previously known as Newgate (name taken from a nearby tavern) in the 1760s, and the area had London influences such as the small stream being called the River Thames. In 1792, local landowners petitioned for the development of Centreville – its name deriving from the fact that it was central to areas such as: Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Middleburg, Georgetown, Warrenton and Leesburg. It used to be part of Loudoun County but became part of Fairfax County after the boundaries changed in 1798. There was a boom in population in the 1990s and 2000s, which led to its development with both residential and commercial use today.
The weather is warming up quickly and there’s no better activity for the family than the local, public park! Centreville is graced with green spaces provided by these parks: Cub Run Stream Valley Park, Flatlack Stream Valley Park, Virginia Chase County Park, Lanes Mill Park, and Centre Ridge North Park. You can enjoy the accessibility to nature trails, tot lots, creeks, streams, courts, fields, and more!
For dining and shopping options, Centreville has plenty to choose from. Centrewood Plaza on Germain Dr has a grocery, restaurants, coffee shop, dry cleaners, and salon. There are also other centers nearby – Centreville Square Shopping Center, Centreville Crest, and Pickwick Square – with even more options for food, shopping and recreation. Centre Ridge Marketplace just down Centreville Road has additional shopping, a gym, and a movie theater.
Looking for a golfing range to improve your game? Discover Twin Lakes Golf Course! It has tee times available for reservation, a clubhouse with a restaurant and pro shop, practice facilities, instructional courses, leagues, and junior golf. It is located in 6201 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124 which is close to Centreville.
We hope that our guide to Centreville, VA has given you some insight into the area before your move. For your moving logistics and storage services, don’t hesitate to call American Moving & Storage at (703) 870-7975.
The city of Fairfax in Virginia received its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was awarded the land (5 million acres) by King Charles. In the early 18th century, it was settled by farmers that came from the Virginia Tidewater region. The first land battle of the Civil War took place in Fairfax Court House in 1861. A second battle also ensued in 1863, where Union soldiers were overpowered. In 1859, Fairfax was renamed the “Town of Fairfax” and in 1961, it was incorporated as a city.
Fairfax has many sites that are officially on the National Register of Historic Places: Ratcliffe-Allison House (built 1812), Fairfax Public School (1873), Old Fairfax County Jail (1891), Old Fairfax County Courthouse (1800), City of Fairfax Historic District (1800), Blenheim (1855), and 29 Diner (1947). Are you and your family moving to Fairfax, VA soon or in the upcoming future? Check out our guide on neighborhoods in the Fairfax area!
Two miles south of George Mason University lies the community of Fairfax Club Estates, consisting of 272 homes. For residents, there is a common area with a swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground, and picnic area. The local public elementary school is Bonnie Brae Elementary and the middle/high school is James W. Robinson Secondary School.
In the heart of Fairfax County, the Fairfax Villa neighborhood has 460 homes with varied styles – from mid-century architecture to those that were built in the 1980s. The subdivision was developed with a harmonious theme in mind, with its curved roads mimicking that of a path through the woods. Residents love the calm atmosphere, the large wooded park nearby, the community pool, and the close proximity to Fairfax County public schools. The schools nearby are: Fairfax Villa Elementary School, Robert Frost Middle School, and W.T. Woodson High School.
Located on Fairfax Boulevard, the Foxtrot Colony Condominiums has 312 homes, swimming pools for adults and toddlers, basketball courts, tennis courts, 2 tot lots/playgrounds, community grills, picnic areas, and plenty of common areas for residents to use.
We hope that our guide to neighborhoods in Fairfax, VA gives you some insight into the community that you will be moving to! For your future move to Fairfax, VA or nearby, contact the American Moving & Storage team at 703-870-7975.
In western Prince William County in Virginia, the town of Gainesville was once known as “Middle Grounds” in the colonial days, due to it being located between Broad Run and Bull Run. In the early creation of the Warrenton-Alexandria Turnpike, a stable was set up at the part of it that passed through Middle Grounds. Stagecoach drivers had the opportunity to switch horses at this stable. Businesses developed from this new foot traffic, and this settlement was called “New Stable”.
Thomas Brawner Gaines was the one credited with bringing the railroad through the village, and he also was a major landowner in the area. He sold the right-of-way through his land along the Warrenton Turnpike (US Route 29) to the Manassas Gap Railroad. After completion of the railroad, he sold more land that would be used as a train depot and the rail stop was named after him – Gainesville. It was a shipping point for grain, timber, and cattle until the early 1960s. In the Civil War, it was occupied by both Confederate and Union troops and Thoroughfare Gap in the Bull Run Mountains was used as a footpath for the First and Second battles at Bull Run. The first townhome community was built in 1994, and with it came more development to the flourishing town that it is today.
Have you visited the Conway Robinson State Forest? It is a 444-acre forest providing for the surrounding fauna and flora. There are scenic, maintained trails for bikers, joggers, and walkers. The trees provide great shade so it’s a nice spot to take the family to in the Summer.
Next door to Gainesville on I-66 is Manassas National Battlefield Park. Perfect for history buffs or if you’d like to plan a light hike, the fields take you through the First Battle and Second Battle of Manassas between Confederate and Union armies in the Civil War. Explore the museum, hike the battlefield, or book a guided tour!
Golfers in your family looking for a place to tee off? Stonewall Golf Club provides golfing and hospitality next to Lake Manassas! They also provide rentals for private events, weddings, holiday parties and meetings. The Brass Cannon offers indoor and outdoor dining, overlooking the golf course and lake.
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The original name of the town of Ashburn, Virginia was Farmwell – named after the 1,236-acre plantation owned by George Lee, great-grandson of Thomas Lee. In 1841, John Janney, a Quaker lawyer who was a candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1839, purchased a section of the land and called it Ashburn Farm. Today, Ashburn is considered part of the Dulles Technology Corridor, the location of many technology companies and data centers.
Ashburn is served by Loudoun County Public Schools. There are 6 private schools: Ideal Schools High School, St. Theresa Catholic School, Virginia Academy, Leport School, The Loudoun Country Day School, and County Christian School. George Washington University and Strayer University have campuses located in Ashburn.
Ashburn attracts many in the STEM industry. Verizon Business, Equinix, Wikimedia Foundation, and Amazon Web Services have locations in Ashburn. The National Transportation Safety Board, the regional headquarters of the NTSB Aviation Eastern Region, is located in the Ashburn Aviation Field Office. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus also resides in Ashburn. There are also government contractors such as Telos and the second location of Airbus Group, Inc.
Broadlands Village Center features 35 restaurants, services and specialty stores. It is easily accessible from the Dulles Greenway and Claiborne Parkway. No need to run all over the town for your errands, everything you need is there! There are a variety of food options along with a grocery store, the post office, salons, an auto shop, a day care, and more. Another shopping center is the Shoppes at Ryan Park, which has a variety of retailers, residences, offices, and entertainment. Cameron Chase Village Center is another plaza with dining and shopping options.
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Inside what is considered the Dulles Technology Corridor, the town of Herndon is located in Fairfax County. In its early history, it was a small portion of the “Northern Neck” land that King Charles II granted to Thomas Culpeper in 1688. In the early 19th century, a mill, the first sign of settlement, was constructed in what is now the intersection of Elden and Locusts Streets in Herndon. A railroad depot was established in 1857 and when deciding on the name of the burgeoning community, residents agreed on Herndon, after William Lewis Herndon, the heroic commander of the S.S. Central America who went down with his ship to save the lives of its crew and passengers.
The construction and use of the railroad furthered Herndon’s development. The railroad was initially used to transport milk to the city for distribution, but it also was used by those who lived in the city to go to their vacation homes in Herndon. On March 22, 1917, there was a large fire that ravaged businesses and homes in the downtown area of Herndon.The area was later re-built. The last job of the railroad was for transport of construction materials for the Washington Dulles International Airport, and the last train to leave Herndon Depot was in August 1968.
Hiddenbrook is a community in Herndon that was built in the 1970’s with 393 homes of traditional and modern styles. Residents can purchase membership to the community swim and tennis club, along with access to the Hiddenbrook clubhouse, which members can rent for events. The clubhouse also has a pool with a diving board, toddler wading pool, and a vortex slide. There is a playground and two tennis courts. Dranesville Elementary School is adjacent to the community. Folly Lick Park is close by and has a nature trail that follows Folly Lick Branch.
The Reflection Homes community in Herndon includes 586 homes, 388 townhomes and 198 detached homes. It is a family-friendly area with a community pool, parks, and trails. Close by is Hutchison Elementary School and Hutchison Park. Your choice of grocery stores, retail shops, and restaurants are easily accessible from the neighborhood.
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Burke is a town nestled between Springfield and Fairfax Station in Virginia. It is served by the Fairfax County Public School System, which in the top range of Virginia’s best school districts. Burke was named after Silas Burke, a farmer, merchant and local politician who held land in the area and allowed part of his land to be used by the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, which was built in the 1840s. The community grew around this station and a post office was added in 1852. The area was predominantly rural until after World War I, when federal government workers began to move into the area and commute to DC. Today, Burke, Virginia is a community filled with vibrant neighborhoods, green space, lakes, and historic sites.
Have you visited the Pohick Stream Valley Trail next to Burke Road yet? It is a paved path and charmingly placed alongside the VRE tracks and Pohick Creek. It’s the perfect place for families and all residents to walk, bike, picnic, and stroll through nature. There are stepping stones in the middle of the creek that kids love to hop across.
Looking for public spaces for your sports? Explore Rolling Valley West Park! Well-maintained and with newly paved tennis courts, the park hosts a variety of public spaces for sports: a basketball court, soccer/football field, baseball field, and a playground. It is also right next to Pohick Regional Library, making it an easy outing for the whole family – whether you’re an indoor or outdoor kid.
Oaks Community Center is a great space with an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and rentals for events available. It is part of a network of community centers under the Burke Centre Conservancy HOA. Other community centers are: Commons Community Center, Landings Community Center, Ponds Community Center, and Woods Community Center.
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In 1799, the town of Haymarket began with a plan for 140 lots and 13 streets – a plan that was laid out by William Skinker, who owned the land, and the Virginia General Assembly. In 1801, the town developed and added a courthouse, clerk’s office and jail. Haymarket was chosen as the location for the new District Court, which would serve Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William County. When the District Court system was abandoned in 1807 for the Circuit Court system, the Courthouse still remained an integral part of the Haymarket community as a multi-purpose building until ownership was transferred to the Episcopal Church and later known as St. Paul’s in 1833. In 1882, Haymarket was incorporated into Prince William County and today, many of the original buildings in the center of the town have remained.
The community of Green Hill Crossing is located in historic Haymarket and Gainesville. It includes 118 single family homes and town houses. There are two village greens and a gazebo, along with many other amenities: a clubhouse, fitness room, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, multi-purpose field, playgrounds and more.
Consisting of 2400 homes in Haymarket, the Dominion Valley community consists of gated single family and town homes. It is just off of Route 15 (James Madison Highway) and two miles away from I-66, making it a perfect location for those who need to commute for work in the DC Metro area. The amenities include: outdoor and indoor pools, tot lots, tennis courts, volleyball courts, fishing piers, and a clubhouse. The Waverly Club is open year-round with a fitness room, rooms available to rent for events and conferences, pools, and entrance to nature trails. In October 2018, Dominion Valley made the Top 25 Hottest Neighborhoods list in the Washington Business Journal.
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