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

Culture and History

Travel to Herndon - Visa Requirements

Air

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.

Tours and Getting around Herndon

Herndon tourist attractions and sightseeing

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.

Herndon city tours

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.

Herndon Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • 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 [3]
  • The Outback Steak House at 150 Elden Street, It's A Bloomin great place to eat
  • Pollo Inka Authentic Peruvian food. 668 Elden St.
  • The Tortilla Factory Southwestern/Mexican food. 648 Elden St. [4]

Herndon nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Talk

English is the official language.

Herndon cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Choice Hotels-Comfort Inn Dulles Int'l Airport/Herndon, VA, [5].
  • Comfort Inn - Dulles Int'l Airport/Herndon, VA [6], 200 Elden Street, (703) 437-7555, Fax (703) 437-7572, www.comfortinnherndon.com. [7] Free Deluxe Continental breakfast featuring cooked to order Belgian waffles.
  • 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.
  • Marriott Courtyard Herndon Reston, 533 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, Virginia 20170, ☎ 703-478-9400, [10].  
  • SpringHill Suites Herndon Reston, 138 Spring Street , Herndon, Virginia 20170, ☎ 703-435-3100, [11].  
  • Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, 13101 Worldgate Drive, 703-709-0400,[12]. All-suite hotel.

Stay Healthy

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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