Montgomery district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Reston

Reston is a town in Montgomery district, Maryland, United States, home to about 58,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 54 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks, 42 forts & heritage and 26 churches. The must-see places are Lake Anne (1 km), Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (1 km) and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (8 km).

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Reston, Maryland
Reston, Montgomery district, Maryland, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Reston at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 58,404
Coordinates
38.9687° N, 77.3411° W
Places within 50 km
276 (276 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Reston

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Reston

54 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Reston. The closest is Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Reston

49 parks within 100 km of Reston. The closest is Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Reston

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Reston. The closest is The River of Blood (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Reston

26 churches within 100 km of Reston. The closest is McLean Bible Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Reston

26 museums within 100 km of Reston. The closest is Latvian Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Reston

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Reston. The closest is Lake Anne (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Reston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Reston
  2. 1 km Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park · park, Fairfax
  3. 1 km Lake Anne · lake, Montgomery
  4. 9 km Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts · national park, Fairfax
  5. 2 km Meadowlark Botanical Gardens · garden, Fairfax
  6. 14 km Frying Pan Farm Park · park, Montgomery
  7. 9 km Back to Reston

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How to reach Reston

    All places near Reston by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Reston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5454Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (8 km)
    Parks4949Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (1 km)
    Other attractions4848Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock (13 km)
    Forts & heritage4242The River of Blood (13 km)
    Churches2626McLean Bible Church (20 km)
    Museums2626Latvian Museum (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Lake Anne (1 km)
    Waterfalls66Great Falls (10 km)
    Treks44Muddy Branch Greenway Trail (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Minor's Hill (22 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ekoji Buddhist Temple (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Mosque and Cultural Center (32 km)
    Beaches & coast11Tidal Basin (35 km)
    Temples11Durga Temple of Virginia (35 km)

    Reston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Reston?

    Lake Anne (lake, about 1 km), Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (park, about 1 km), Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Frying Pan Farm Park (park, about 9 km), Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (national park, about 9 km), Great Falls (waterfall, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Reston?

    276 places on Spotwander: 54 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks, 48 other attractions, 42 forts & heritage, 26 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Reston?

    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, about 8 km by road; Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Reston?

    Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, about 1 km by road; Frying Pan Farm Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Reston?

    The River of Blood, about 13 km by road; Fort Marcy (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Reston?

    Start in Reston, visit Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, then Lake Anne, then Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, then Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, then Frying Pan Farm Park, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Reston?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Reston

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Reston’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Reston on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.