Five Star Reston Hotels

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  Hyatt Regency Reston

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  Sheraton Reston

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  The Westin at Reston Heights

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Located about 20 miles northwest of Washington, DC, just east of Dulles International Airport sits Reston, Virginia. It is a planned community in Fairfax County populated by approximately 55,000 residents. This picturesque community is the perfect place for family vacations, business conferences or school trips. While visiting this lovely locale, a stay in any of the wonderfully luxurious five star Reston hotels will turn an average vacation into a cherished memory of time well spent with family, friends or colleagues. The abundant amenities available at five star Reston hotels help make them a magnificent and splendid home away from home.

Families, couples, school groups, tours and business travelers will be warmly welcomed to five star Reston hotels. Convenient locations are situated near all of this northern Virginia area's conference and convention centers. The city's extensive bus service connects riders with metropolitan DC's numerous public transportation options.

Reston was founded in 1964 as a planned community with the primary goal being the perpetuation of a high quality of life for its citizens. Cultural and recreational amenities, natural preservation and very careful planning are just a few of the municipality's many, still closely followed founding guidelines.

There are a number of ways to entertain oneself while visiting this endearing region of northern Virginia. To educate, enlighten and engage the mind, catch up on some geology facts and figures. Reston is home to the national U.S. Geological Survey Library. Also, the Greater Reston Arts Center and the Reston Museum are very interesting places to visit. The performing arts are well represented by the all-volunteer Reston Community Players as well as Voce Chamber Singers. Nearby, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts hosts performances throughout the year.

Reston Town Center serves as a central location for dining, shopping and entertainment. Free summer concerts, ice-skating in the winter and holiday celebrations and seasonal festivals that include Oktoberfest, a Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting, all conveniently take place at this downtown location. The Reston Market at Lake Anne Plaza is open May through November. Here, vendors sell crafts, clothing, textiles and jewelry. This is also the site of the Reston Farmer's Market, the best place in Reston to shop for locally grown produce.

DC is a short, quick train ride away. There, you may visit any of the important sights that honor past presidents, such as the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and the Theodore Roosevelt Island and Memorial. Other sights to see in nearby DC include the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House and the United States Capitol. For museum exhibits not to be missed, visit The Smithsonian, which consists of 19 individual museums, mostly located in and around DC. To the southeast, just west of DC, in Arlington, Virginia is Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknowns at this cemetery pays respect to the unidentified soldiers who died in service to the United States during both World Wars, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

The city's culinary options are plentiful. From fast food to fine dining, there is no shortage of options for the hungry traveler. If what you desire can't be found, once again, DC is but a quick trip away. The entire metropolitan DC area is populated by an almost endless number of high-quality restaurants.

The winters in northern Virginia are generally cold with highs averaging 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall during the winter months is usual. Spring averages hover around 65 while summer brings a decent amount of rain and humidity, with highs averaging 85 degrees. In the fall, temperatures average a high of 68 degrees.

The only 18-hole golf course in town, Reston National Golf Course, complete with a golf shop, clubhouse, driving range and putting greens, is open to the public and tee times may be reserved online or by phone. For the fan of organized sports, DC offers a variety of thrilling spectator opportunities. The Washington Redskins play football at FedEx Field in Hyattsville, Maryland. The Washington Nationals play America's favorite pastime at Nationals Park in Southeast DC. The Washington Wizards, DC's professional basketball team, play at the Verizon Center. The Washington Capitals, an NHL team, also call the Verizon Center, home.

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