"Reston, A Planned Community" Reston by lmkluque

Reston Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 45 photos

Lake Anne Harbor

Welcome to my Reston page,

Planned communities are especially nice for people who work in a metropolitan city like Washington DC, where the stress of "big city" life can wear one down.

From it's inception, the necessities, in a planned community, are provided for and the residents can worship, shop, dine-out or take part in cultural activities within their own communities.

The picture is of a dock on Lake Anne. Here, surrounded by homes, apartments and condos, you will find a grocery store, shops and restaurants, just a few minutes walk through a mini-forest, from your door. It is quite lovely.

Since I was there, Reston has grown quite a bit and the Lake Anne area may have changed too.

I Hope You Enjoy Your Visit,
Linda

Pros and Cons

Pros:Small Community, easy to get around.
Cons:Not Really a Tourist Haven
In a nutshell:Great for a Relaxing time out of the Big City

Last visit to Reston: Oct 1990
Intro Updated Nov 19, 2012
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Reviews (5)

Plan Ahead What to Pack (1)

Gentlemen: Bring a coat and tie. Ladies: Remember that little black dress. Of course, in the ominous shadow of such... more travel advice

Man Made Lake Off The Beaten Path (1)

Lake Anne, in Reston is a man made lake, created to add beauty and relaxing activity for the residents who are mostly... more travel advice

Formal Socializing Local Customs (1)

This comment is coming from the perspective of a Southern Californian. When we mention that casual dress is accepted,... more travel advice

Secluded Living Favorites (1)

Drive through some of the secluded residential areas. It might be hard to find a house to look at because there are so... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Was: Blue Channel Inn

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Yaqui Nov 24, 2012 at 6:45 PM

I've been here. Thanks for the great tips!
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  lmkluque Nov 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM
  
  Thanks for stopping at my Reston page Dee! What part of Reston did you stay in?
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  Yaqui Dec 1, 2012 at 6:54 AM
  
  Hi Linda, we visited the huge shopping area. Very nice and ate at the Bowl. Not sure of the name, but the was great!
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Nemorino Nov 18, 2012 at 2:38 PM

On the map, Reston looks alarmingly close to the airport. Do they have a noise problem? In Frankfurt we certainly do. (Especially the south end of Frankfurt and the adjoining suburbs.)
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  lmkluque Nov 19, 2012 at 8:34 AM
  
  Thanks for the comment Don. No, the airport sounds did not seem to penetrate in this area. Maybe those tall trees served as a barrier to outside noise?
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bugalugs Aug 19, 2003 at 1:19 PM

I love the trees, but I am afraid its jeans and tee shirts for me Linda :-)
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matcrazy1 Aug 16, 2003 at 11:17 AM

I would like to see that place someday: not come-as-you-are place hehe :-) and to see those houses behind those trees :-).
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trotador Apr 30, 2003 at 11:28 PM

Man made lake, seems like a huge housing estate, right?
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keeweechic Sep 18, 2002 at 5:20 PM

What wonderful privacy with those trees and I like the idea of dressing up for dinner.
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dedeckerm. Aug 14, 2002 at 12:57 PM

Excellent again Linda !
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l_joo May 25, 2002 at 5:36 PM

old trees with come not as you are culture
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soccergrrl May 23, 2002 at 12:48 PM

Interesting point of view about Reston.
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Krystynn Apr 2, 2002 at 8:10 AM

Reston folks sound like a prim&proper bunch :-)