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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

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

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