Town of Herndon Attractions

It all comes together in Herndon at the many annual community events held year-round. The largest event is the annual Herndon Festival held during the 1st weekend in June each year in the Historic Downtown Herndon. It features a 10-K race, carnival rides, unique arts and crafts displays, fireworks, non-stop entertainment and a wide variety of foods. The Herndon Dulles Chamber of Commerce hosts a business expo which provides product and service information to the more than 80,000 festival attendees each year. Besides the festival, a July 4th celebration and a September jazz festival bring neighbors together. And it is common to see people sharing picnic blankets and baskets on the Town Square lawn enjoying free concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings from May - August.

With over 100 restaurants catering to an international audience, Herndon offers wonderful taste sensations to diners from throughout the region..

Herndon Council for the Arts
Elden Street Players
The Folk Club

HISTORIC SITES IN HERNDON

Herndon Depot Museum - site of "Mosby's Raid on Herndon Station." a Civil War Skirmish that took place on St. Patrick's Day in 1863.

RECREATION

Golf Course To reserve a tee-time at Herndon Centennial, click here.
Community Center
Aquatic Center

SHOPPING

Historic Downtown Herndon Shops
Maude Hair Salon; Herndon Florist;
Great Harvest Bread Company;
Herndon Visitor's Center & Depot Museum
Brush Strokes Hair Salon - 711 Pine St., 703-435-8002;
Roaches in the Attic Antiques - 697-C Spring St., 703-787-0628
Kohl's Department Store
DullesPark Shopping Center
Herndon Centre
BB&T Bank Centre
Worldgate Centre

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of The National Air and Space Museum
Frying Pan Park
Sully Plantation
Mount Vernon
Wolf Trap
Colvin Run Mill
Aldie Mill
Oatlands Plantation
Washington and Old Dominion Trail

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PARKS

ALABAMA DRIVE PARK
Located on Alabama Drive. This 10-acre park provides many sports activities. The park has two basketball courts (lighted), soccer, little league and Babe Ruth baseball fields and a tot lot.

BREADY PARK
Located on Ferndale Avenue adjacent to the Herndon Community Center. Facilities at the park include picnic tables, softball, soccer, and little league fields, six lighted tennis courts, and play apparatus. Sports fields are available for scheduled leagues. The park also features an indoor tennis and activity center, offering indoor tennis and other programs.

BRUIN PARK
Located on Van Buren Street. An 8-acre neighborhood park that includes a large play area, picnic shelter, two tennis courts, a softball field, and basketball court. The park is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CHANDON PARK
Located on Palmer Drive off the Herndon Parkway. The park includes two tennis courts, a tot play area, a softball field, and an off leash dog area.

CUTTERMILL PARK
A 6-acre neighborhood park between the Cuttermill and Westfield subdivisions. The park includes a tot lot, baseball/t-ball fields, walking areas, and a multi-purpose court for volleyball and basketball. A mini basketball court to accommodate younger children is available.

RUNNYMEDE PARK
Herndon's 58-acre community nature park is located on Herndon Parkway between Elden Street and Dranesville Road. This unique park provides excellent passive recreational opportunities. Walk along Sugarland Run Stream. Look for over 100 species of birds, deer, fox, and other wildlife which frequent this park site. Nature walks are available by calling 703-435-6800, ext. 2113.

HALEY M. SMITH PARK
Located off Van Buren St. at Herndon Parkway. The park features two 60' baseball/softball fields, a soccer/multi-use field, basketball and volleyball courts, and a play area.

STANTON PARK
Located on Third and Monroe Streets. This 10-acre neighborhood park is very rustic with large areas of the park left in its natural state. Facilities at the park include a shelter, picnic areas, walking trails, and a play area. This park is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

TRAILSIDE PARK
Located on Crestview Drive. This park includes a picnic shelter with picnic tables, grills, play apparatus, and an open play area. The picnic shelter is available for reservation.

HARDING PARK
Located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Van Buren Street, this neighborhood park has play apparatus and an open play area.

SPRING STREET PARK
Located at the intersection of Spring Street and Van Buren Street, this passive park offers walking trails.