Vienna, Virginia, has ideal weather for outdoor attractions and events, like the annual Walk on the Hill. This spring garden tour takes place in the Windover Heights historic district on the last Sunday afternoon in April. The Windover Heights neighborhood is also home to the Freeman House, which has served as a Post Office, a Civil War hospital, a railroad station, a fire department ,and a residence; the house is now used as a museum and an old-fashioned general store.

In addition to high-ranking public schools, assets of Vienna include a bustling downtown area with various small businesses, a Metro station with large parking garages, and a section of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail that cuts right through the center of town. Nearby you’ll find Tysons Corner, a popular commercial, residential, and retail district, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Meadowlark Gardens Regional Park is a hot spot for families with small children. Spend an afternoon touring along winding walkways through beautifully landscaped gardens and small lakes filled with ducks and geese, get sprayed by a fountain, watch the wildlife from a wooden gazebo overlooking Lake Caroline, and use the stepping stones to cross over shallow parts. You aren’t allowed to take food into the park; however, you’ll find an air-conditioned snack room where you can grab a snack or cool drink.