Reston, Virginia is a planned community contained within the Washington, DC metro area. Reston had a population of 56,407 as of the 2000 Census. The heart of Reston, which is called 'The Town Center,' is just a 10 minutes drive from Dulles International Airport and the large shopping center called Tysons Corner. There is a metro bus service from Dulles Airport that connects to the Metro Orange and Blue lines at the Rosslyn station. Reston is also close to the Capital Beltway (I-495) which provides car transportation around and into Washington D.C.
In the middle of Reston lies Reston Town Center, which holds a multitude of attractions. Among them are a movie theatre, a seasonal outdoor ice rink and a plethora of different restaurants. The downtown area also features many high rise office buildings and apartments. Many new luxury condominiums have made recent appearances on the real estate market in this area. Despite being a fairly distant suburb of Washington D.C. there is no shortage of things to do in Reston.
