Reston, Virginia
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Reston, VA
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Libraries & Research Centers

Reston Regional Library 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190, 703-689-2700, One of the busiest branches in the Fairfax County Public Library system, this library offers a collection of more than 215,000 volumes, a large selection of recorded books, an environmental collection, business and financial resources, access to the Internet, a separate children's wings, and a large collection of newspapers and magazines. more... map

U.S. Geological Survey Library 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192, 703-648-4302, As the Nation's largest earth-science agency, the U.S Geological Survey collects, analyzes, interprets, and distributes data on mineral, land, and water resources to all levels of government, educators, private industry, and the public. A variety of forms, including reports, educational materials, and digital data aerial, can be found at this library. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Greater Reston Arts Center 12001 Market Street, Suite 103, Reston, VA 20190, 703-471-9242, Founded in 1974 to stimulate awareness of the visual arts, this nonprofit arts center provides a year-round program of exhibitions, educational art and humanities lectures, children's art workshops, a children's summer arts program, and special events throughout the year. more... map

Greater Reston Arts Center 12001 Market Street , Suite #103, Reston, VA 20190, Reston Town Center, 703-471-9242, GreaterRestonArtsCenter (GRACE) enriches community life by promoting involvement and excellence in contemporary visual arts. In pursuit of this mission, GRACE provides a year-round program of visual art exhibitions, education programs for all ages, and special events. more... map

Reston Museum 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190, Located at Lake Anne Village Center, 703-709-7700, Dedicated to exploring and celebrating the history of Reston, this museum is filled with a wide array of exhibits that tell the history of one of the most unique areas of Fairfax County and the museum also offers free, drop-in children's art workshops every Saturday morning and walking tours. A museum shop is also on site which features Reston T-shirts and mugs, prints, pottery, and handcrafts by local Reston artists. more... map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20196, 703-471-5415, This 476 acre park includes an 18 acre lake for fishing and boating, an outdoor swimming pool enveloped by a lazy river, pedal boat rentals, a carousel, a seasonal campground open from March to December, nature trails, picnic areas, and a children's playground. map


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