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Herndon

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Herndon [1] is a town in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C..

[edit] Understand

Herndon is the sister city of Runnymede, England.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Herndon is a 10 minute drive from Dulles International Airport. A taxi from the airport is roughly $16.

For those needing to stay at a hotel in Herndon, the Comfort Inn [2] offers free shuttle service to and from the airport from 5AM to 11PM.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

Herndon Train Depot Museum and Visitors Center - 717 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA - located next to the old town hall at the intersection of Elden Street and Lynn Street, the Herndon Depot Museum houses railroad memorabilia, information on Commander William Lewis Herndon, for whom the town was named; and artifacts from local residents. Operated by the Historical Society of Herndon, the building dates back to the 1850s and served as a train station until 1968. The building also houses the Herndon Visitors Center with information on the town and surrounding areas, restaurants, hotels and historical sights.

[edit][add listing] Do

Herndon has its own municipal golf course. It is well groomed and maintained and is one of the best municipal golf course around. Green fees are reasonable.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Amphora's Diner American and Greek food in a 1950s-style diner. Open 24 hours. 1151 Elden St.
  • Cantina d'Italia at 150 Elden Street serving Authentic Italian Cuisine, located next to the Comfort Inn
  • The Outback Steak House at 150 Elden Street, It's A Bloomin great place to eat; located next to the Comfort Inn
  • Pollo Inka Authentic Peruvian food. 668 Elden St.
  • The Tortilla Factory Southwestern/Mexican food. 648 Elden St. [3]

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Carpool - A local drinking establishment, located next to the Comfort Inn [www.comfortinnherndon.com].
  • So Addictive - The first gay bar in Fairfax County.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Choice Hotels-Comfort Inn Dulles Int'l Airport, [4].
  • Comfort Inn - Dulles Int'l Airport [5], 200 Elden Street, (703) 437-7555, Fax (703) 437-7572, www.comfortinnherndon.com. [6] Free Deluxe Continental breakfast featuring cooked to order Belgian waffles.
  • Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, 13101 Worldgate Drive, 703-709-0400,[7]. This all-suite hotel in Northern Virginia offers 253 spacious accommodations that feature luxurious bed linens, hi-tech business amenities and separate living areas.

  • Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, 2200 Centreville Road, (703) 471-6700, (703) 742-8965, [8].
  • Herndon Hyatt Summerfield Suites, 467 Herndon Parkway, (703) 437-5000, [9]. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, features studio, one, and two-bedroom suites with separate living area. All suites offer a fully equipped kitchen with a two burner cook top, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and an array of cooking utensils. Hot breakfast buffet each morning and a complimentary Evening Social Monday - Thursday. Exercise room, outdoor pool, BBQ area, Guest Market, sport court and complimentary parking.
  • Hyatt Place, 13711 Sayward Boulevard, ☎ 571 643 0905, [10]. Rooms with free Wi-Fi, coffee maker, refrigerator, flat screen TV, and alarm clock with MP3 connection. Guests have access to free parking, free breakfast, indoor pool and fitness center. $119.  edit
  • Marriott Courtyard Herndon Reston, 533 Herndon Parkway, ☎ 703-478-9400, [11].  edit
  • SpringHill Suites Herndon Reston, 138 Spring Street, ☎ 703-435-3100, [12].  edit
  • Westin Washington Dulles Hotel, 2520 Wasser Terrace, ☎ 703.793.3366, [13].  edit
  • Embassy Suites Dulles Airport (Embassy Suites Herndon, VA), 13341 Woodland Park Drive, ☎ 703-464-0200, [14]. All suite hotel 1 mile from Dulles International Airport. Free cooked to order breakfast daily, Evening reception with free drinks and snacks.  edit

[edit] Stay healthy

[edit] Get out

The W&OD trail runs through downtown Herndon, and caters to bikers, runners, and casual strollers alike.

Herndon has many parks and playgrounds with picnic areas and forest trails.

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