Local Links
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Dining
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- Urbanbites.com - The premier Menu and Dining directory for all your dining adventures in the Washington Metropolitan area.
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Viva Tysons! Magazine
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- Viva Tysons! Magazine - THE magazine for the Tysons locale. An attractive, informative, enjoyable read with pertinent articles, community events, a showcase of local restaurants, merchants, and service providers, a kids and puzzle page, horoscopes, and more. SEE THIS ONLINE VERSION WITH LIVE LINKS TO ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED. Just click on an ad or community event to go to the related web site.
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Entertainment
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- Jammin' Java - the area's best local music scene - Jammin’ Java is one of the premier concert venues in the United States and remains a staple of the Washington, DC area music community. We are run by musicians and music-lovers for musicians and music-lovers alike. We feature live music seven nights a week and kids concerts as many as seven mornings a week.
- Mclean Community Center's Alden Theatre - The intimate Alden Theatre has near-perfect acoustics and a welcoming environment that will make you feel at home. Our Guest Artist series features nationally and internationally known artists from the worlds of music, dance and theatre.
- Mclean Orchestra - Founded in 1972 as a small ensemble of fifteen musicians, this orchestra now numbers over 80 outstanding musicians from across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. They present live orchestral performances at various locations plus offer community outreach programs and services., 703-893-8646
- Mclean Symphony - Comprised of some 65 professional level musicians, this symphony presents works by composers from Germany, Austria, Italy, Great Britain, France, Spain, and America. In addition to the regular programs for full orchestra, the symphony gives concerts with smaller ensembles through the "Intimate Parlor Concerts Series" and recitals for the community., 703-552-7187
- Nissan Pavilion - Great Summer Concert Venue - Nissan Pavilion is located in Bristow, Virginia. Since 1995, Nissan Pavilion has hosted the hottest musical acts each and every summer.
- The Soundry - Art, Music, Coffee, and more - The Soundry is a former auto body shop that has been converted into a public coffee shop, art gallery, and shared studio space for our member artists and musicians. Our members come from all backgrounds and disciplines, which makes for a stimulating, dynamic environment to visit or set-up and work in.
- The State Theatre - A premier live music venue in the renovated State Theatre in downtown Falls Church.
- Vienna Town Green - Located at 144 Maple Avenue, E., in Vienna, the Town Green is a beautiful addition to the Town of Vienna landscape. Open to all visitors, the Town green frequently features various musical and other live performances.
- WOLFTRAP - America's National Park for the Performing Arts - As America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation's cultural life and ensures that the arts remain accessible and affordable to the broadest possible audience.
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Fairfax County
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Mass Transit/Airports
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- Baltimore-Washington International Airport - International Airport serving Washington and Baltimore.
Information 800-I-FLY-BWI
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington Airport
Information: 703.417.8000
- VDOT - Super Powerful Traffic and Travel Info - There is more than one way to get from point A to point B. In Northern Virginia, that is a huge understatement. With so many bridges, highways, cars, trains, buses, and shuttles to choose from, getting around here can get pretty overwhelming. Until now.
Welcome to 511 Northern Virginia, your one-stop resource for how to get moving in Northern Virginia. In this site, you will discover everything you need to know from A to Z about getting from A to B.
- Virginia Railway Express - Virginia Railway
Information (703) 684-1001
- Washington Dulles International Airport - International Airport, Dulles Virginia
Telphone: 703.572.2700
- Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro Rail and Metro Bus) - Washington Metro System
Information: 202.637.7000
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Public Parks, Recreation Ideas, Community Venues
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- Claude Moore Colonial Farm Park - Claude Moore Colonial Farm Park in Mclean has living history programs and demonstrations that offer a glimpse of what life was like for a small farm family just before the Revolutionary War.
- Clemyjontri Park - A perfect place to take the little ones is Clemyjontri Park in McLean, featuring a unique playground where children of all abilities can play side-by-side.
- Club Phoenix Teen Center - Club Phoenix is located in the Community Center Building at 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna, VA 22180.
Students can enjoy a place of their own in Club Phoenix. The Club has a lounge area, big screen TV, jukebox, CD player, X-Box, Playstation 2, VCR, Billiard table and Ping-Pong, a state of the art sound system and more. A stage is available for open-mic nights, karaoke, and much more. Students can also purchase snacks at our “Candy Bar” during operation hours.
There are many special events, activities, and dances throughout the year. On middle school dance nights, an adjacent room can be opened, which will allow 150 students.
- Colvin Run Mill - Colvin Run Mill will take you back to the late 19th century. This historic site of the original mill, recently reconstructed to working condition, is a wonderful example of a water wheel powered mill. View demonstrations of the milling process along and visit an authentic general store.
- Great Falls Park - Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park just down the road from Tysons.
- Jefferson Falls Mini-Golf - Jefferson Falls Mini-Golf is located in Jefferson District Park which also offers lighted tennis and basketball courts, picnic facilities, and nine-hole executive golf course.
- Mclean Community Center - MCC offers a continuing program of activities for adults and children, including a wide range of classes, lectures, study tours, camps, art exhibits, theatre performances, and specialty shows. The Center also sponsors major community activities such as McLean Day at Lewinsville Park in May and the 4th of July Fireworks at Langley High School.
- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens - Beauty, conservation, education and discovery flourish throughout the year at this 95 acre complex of large ornamental display gardens and unique native plant collections. Walking trails, lakes, more than twenty varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms and foliage create a sanctuary of beauty and nature.
- Scott's Run Nature Preserve - You won’t find a closer waterfall hike in the Metro DC area than at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve.
- Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation - Vienna has an abundance of public parks, trails,and recreational facilties.
- Vienna Register of Historic Properties - Take a tour of the sites ranging from cemetaries, to homes, to the oldest business in Fairafax.
- Vienna Community Center - The Vienna Community Center is the main location for the Parks and Recreation Department. We schedule and allocate space for all activities and user groups. Most classes and programs are held here. Check this site for scheduled activities and programs.
- Vienna Town Green - In the heart of Vienna, a relaxing spot with a stage offering free concerts, benches to sit and ponder, and a beuatiful memorial fountain.
- W & OD Trail - Biking/Jogging/Walking - The 100-foot-wide W&OD has been called "the skinniest park in Virginia." But it is also one of the longest parks, 45 miles of paved trail for walking, running, bicycling and skating and 32 miles of adjacent gravel trail for horseback riding.
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Shopping
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- Local Farmers' Markets - A listing of Farmers' Markets in the Tysons area.
- Tyson's Corner Center - Tysons Corner Center is the heart of Tysons Corner. One of the largest and most successful malls in the country, you are sure to find anything you are looking for.
- Tyson's Galleria - Tyson's Galleria also referred to Tysons II, is an upscale mall anchored by Neimann Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy's.
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Sports Stadiums/Arenas
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- Fedex Field - Home of the Redskins located in Landover, Maryland.
- M&T Bank Statium - Home to the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.
- Oriole Park - Home to MLB's Baltimore Orioles. Located in the heart of Baltimore near the Inner Harbor.
- Patriot Center - The premier arena at George Mason University Center. Concerts, shows and home to the GMU Patriots.
- Verizon Center - Verizon Center is home to the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, and Hoyas. Top shows and concerts. In the heart of DC at the Gallery Place Metro.
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State of Virginia
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- Department of Motor Vehicles, Main Site - The Local Tysons Corner DMV Office is at 1968 Gallows Road in Tysons
1-866-DMVLINE (1-866-368-5463) or 1-800-435-5137
- EZPass Tags - Transponders for your car that automatically pay tolls for the Dulles Toll Road as well as tolls from Maine to Georgia.
- VDOT - Super-powerful traffic and travel info - There is more than one way to get from point A to point B. In Northern Virginia, that is a huge understatement. With so many bridges, highways, cars, trains, buses, and shuttles to choose from, getting around here can get pretty overwhelming. Until now.
- VDOT-Info on Major Road Construction Projects - Find the latest news on metro rail through tysons, hot lanes, and other major projects affecting our commutes and lives.
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Utilities
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Chamber of Commerce
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Classified Advertising Software
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Web Development
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