Where-to-Live: Oakton, Virginia
Places: 19 POIs
Distance: 10.97 mi
Duration: 51m
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About this English self-guided 51m driving tour in Oakton
Hello there and welcome to this UCPlaces Where-to-Live tour of Oakton, Virginia! My name is Shelly and I’ll be showing you around on behalf of agent Hava Nachum.
Hava is a Realtor and Certified Senior Specialist with experience, knowledge, and marketing savvy.
Hava’s business was founded on two main pillars: Excellence in customer service and honesty. It’s for that reason that she strives to use her wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide clients through both the buying and selling process.
After the tour you can reach out to Hava directly. She would LOVE to talk with you! Give her a call at 703-447-7003.
Ok, let’s talk about Oakton. Location, location, location! 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital of Washington DC, and 5 miles from Tysons Corner which is one of the largest business centers in the region, with the Hilton HQ, Capital One HQ and USA today HQ, just to name a few. It's also a quick and easy car ride to Reston town center which is one of the largest high-tech business centers in America with companies such as Microsoft, Facebook, and Oracle. It has two metro line stations with quick access to route 66 and 495 or as locals call “the beltway” around DC.
Wanna take a look around? Let’s do it. Meet me at the corner of Chainbridge Road and Jermantown Road where we will be heading southwest on Jermantown.
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Place #1
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Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.00mi
, Attraction : Start
3044 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Let's Begin!
You found me! Now make sure you are heading west on Jermantown Road.
I mentioned Tysons Corner earlier. Well in only a 15 minute drive can you experience Fairfax County’s own “edge city”.
Home to the largest mall in the D.C metro area as well as various corporate headquarters, this is a great place to shop till you drop, with countless high-end retailers and 5-star restaurants within walking distance from each other.
I mentioned Tysons Corner earlier. Well in only a 15 minute drive can you experience Fairfax County’s own “edge city”.
Home to the largest mall in the D.C metro area as well as various corporate headquarters, this is a great place to shop till you drop, with countless high-end retailers and 5-star restaurants within walking distance from each other.
Place #2
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Distance: 0.38mi
, Attraction : Recreation Center
3144 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Oak Marr Recreation Center
On your right is the Oak Marr recreation center. Their facilities include an Olympic sized heated pool so you can swim all year long as well as a fitness room, racquetball courts, a mini golf course and 2 soccer fields. Got to watch the kids? No problem, they have on-site childcare as well. In the summer they offer a variety of day-camps with a wide range of focuses such as chess, musical theatre and even coding.
Place #3
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Distance: 0.44mi
, Attraction : School
3319 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
Flint Hill School
On your right we will be passing Flint Hill School, Home of the Huskies! Founded in 1956, Flint Hill serves grades K through 12. The Peterson Middle school building was just finished in 2020 featuring new and modern architecture.
Place #4
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Distance: 0.65mi
, Attraction : Concert Venue
11041 Heathland Dr, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Wolf Trap National Park
Not far away from Oakton is Wolf Trap National Park, the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. The Filene center is an amazing outdoor amphitheater that hosts a wide range of performers across genres with the ability to seat over 7000 patrons.
Being outdoors makes it a perfect place to have a pre-show picnic.
Being outdoors makes it a perfect place to have a pre-show picnic.
Place #5
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Distance: 0.46mi
, Attraction : Trail
3307 Miller Heights Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail
Coming up on your right you will see the entrance to the Gerry Connolly Cross country trail. It isn’t labeled very well, but it is there - I promise. This trail is over 40 miles long and connects the entire Fairfax county from one end to the other. The paved roads make it perfect for a walk with a stroller or kids. Mid-April this trail is great to go on to see Bluebells and Trout Lilies bloom.
Go ahead and keep driving. Feel free to explore any of the neighborhoods in this area! Just make sure to come back to the tour route.
Go ahead and keep driving. Feel free to explore any of the neighborhoods in this area! Just make sure to come back to the tour route.
Place #6
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Distance: 0.45mi
, Attraction : Trail
3121 Miller Heights Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Difficult Run Stream Valley Trail
On the left you will see the entrance to the Difficult Run Stream Valley Trail. Don’t let the name scare you away, this trail is perfect for novices and avid hikers alike. Be on the lookout, this is a popular trail to see deer sightings.
Up ahead you will turn right on Miller Road. Go ahead and enjoy the drive for a bit. Feel free to explore any neighborhoods that look interesting!
Up ahead you will turn right on Miller Road. Go ahead and enjoy the drive for a bit. Feel free to explore any neighborhoods that look interesting!
Place #7
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Distance: 1.70mi
, Attraction : School
10420 Co Rd 663, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Oakton Elementary School
Coming up on the right you will see Oakton Elementary School, home of the Panthers!
Oh, here’s a random fact: Originally Oakton was named Flint Hill but was changed to Oakton after the giant Oak Tree that can be seen growing where Chain Bridge Road and Hunter Mill Road Meet.
Oh, here’s a random fact: Originally Oakton was named Flint Hill but was changed to Oakton after the giant Oak Tree that can be seen growing where Chain Bridge Road and Hunter Mill Road Meet.
Place #8
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Distance: 0.43mi
, Attraction : Shopping Center/Library/Park
2967 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Oakton Shopping Center-Oakton Library
Tucked back in here to the right is the Oakton shopping center, where you will find Famous Dave’s BBQ. It’s a great place to satisfy your cravings for some good southern BBQ. You’ll also find all your favorite shops like a Giant grocery store, a CVS and an ABC store.
You will see the Oakton Library on your left, which has an extensive collection of books, dvds, magazines and newspapers. They also provide programming such as preschool story time and book discussions.
In the parking lot of the Unity of Fairfax Church on your left you will find the year-round Farmers market. This farmers market has been around for over 10 years. You will find farm fresh eggs and produce as well as handcrafted baked goods.
I highly recommend NO1 Songs for anything pickled or fermented like homemade kimchi and pickles.
And as we keep driving, we will come to a roundabout. Remember, the cars IN the circle have the right of way. Cars GOING into the circle must yield.
Anyway, to the right of the fun roundabout is Oakton Community Park. It’s a great little park with a historic schoolhouse on the property. Go check it out!
Then keep heading north and I’ll be quiet for a bit so you can enjoy some of the magnificent houses on either side of the road.
You will see the Oakton Library on your left, which has an extensive collection of books, dvds, magazines and newspapers. They also provide programming such as preschool story time and book discussions.
In the parking lot of the Unity of Fairfax Church on your left you will find the year-round Farmers market. This farmers market has been around for over 10 years. You will find farm fresh eggs and produce as well as handcrafted baked goods.
I highly recommend NO1 Songs for anything pickled or fermented like homemade kimchi and pickles.
And as we keep driving, we will come to a roundabout. Remember, the cars IN the circle have the right of way. Cars GOING into the circle must yield.
Anyway, to the right of the fun roundabout is Oakton Community Park. It’s a great little park with a historic schoolhouse on the property. Go check it out!
Then keep heading north and I’ll be quiet for a bit so you can enjoy some of the magnificent houses on either side of the road.
Place #9
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Distance: 1.13mi
, Attraction : Directions
2609 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA
Directions
Up-ahead turn right on Vale. As you can see Oakton is very wooded in some parts, making it home to various species of wildlife. You may see foxes, deer, skunks, squirrels and groundhogs roaming your yard.
Your commute to work may even be delayed from geese crossing the street.
Your commute to work may even be delayed from geese crossing the street.
Place #10
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Distance: 0.81mi
, Attraction : Directions
10100 State Rte 672, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Directions
Turn right on Oak Valley Drive
Place #11
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Distance: 0.38mi
, Attraction : Neighborhood
2552 Oak Valley Dr, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Lake Vale Estates Community
On your right you will see Lake Vale Estates but don’t let the estates fool you, Lake Vale Estates Community is far from the uptight community the name could imply
The neighborhood consists of 283 homes and reministaint of the Baby-boomer era in which these homes were erected, the community close knit, with grandparents and cousins living only doors away from each other.
The community has a beautiful lake as its centerpieces as well as a clubhouse,swimming pool, tennis court and baseball diamond.
You’ve heard of pickleball, right? Well the Lake Vale Estates Community tennis court also serves as a great pickle ball court? Let’s talk pickle ball for a minute. This fun sport was invented in 1965 on an island off the coast of Seattle, Washington. Three dads got together to create this game because their kids were bored in the summertime and driving them crazy.
It’s a paddle ball sport, similar to a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, ping pong, and tennis. It is insanely popular in the United States and is spreading like wildfire internationally. You’d better hop on that bandwagon!
Continue Straight on Oak Valley Drive and turn right on Chain Bridge.
The neighborhood consists of 283 homes and reministaint of the Baby-boomer era in which these homes were erected, the community close knit, with grandparents and cousins living only doors away from each other.
The community has a beautiful lake as its centerpieces as well as a clubhouse,swimming pool, tennis court and baseball diamond.
You’ve heard of pickleball, right? Well the Lake Vale Estates Community tennis court also serves as a great pickle ball court? Let’s talk pickle ball for a minute. This fun sport was invented in 1965 on an island off the coast of Seattle, Washington. Three dads got together to create this game because their kids were bored in the summertime and driving them crazy.
It’s a paddle ball sport, similar to a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, ping pong, and tennis. It is insanely popular in the United States and is spreading like wildfire internationally. You’d better hop on that bandwagon!
Continue Straight on Oak Valley Drive and turn right on Chain Bridge.
Place #12
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Distance: 0.99mi
, Attraction : Directions
2730 Oak Valley Dr, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Directions
Yup, this is Chain Bridge. Time to turn right
Place #13
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Distance: 0.52mi
, Attraction : Directions
2822 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Directions
Turn left on Courthouse and then take a right on Edgelea. If your navigation is using its voice to direct you around, it might call the street A-Jelly-a, and that’s weird but kind of fun. Enjoy the drive and check out the lovely homes as you make your way to Blake Lane, where we will be turning left.
Place #14
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Distance: 0.80mi
, Attraction : Directions
9838 Sweet Mint Dr, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Directions
Go ahead and turn left on Sutton Rd.
Place #15
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Distance: 0.41mi
, Attraction : School
2924 Rensselaer Ct, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Oakton High School
Look to your left and don your Burgundy and Gold because we are coming up on Oakton Highschool. Go Cougars! And then turn right on Country Creek Rd.
Place #16
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Distance: 0.33mi
, Attraction : Metro
2801 Roesh Way, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Vienna Metro Station
Welcome to the Vienna Metro. Being the first stop on the metro means you get the first choice of seats.
This is located on the orange line which takes to you some of the most iconic places in D.C such as Georgetown, The National mall and the Smithsonians. This makes it even more convenient to commute into work.
This is located on the orange line which takes to you some of the most iconic places in D.C such as Georgetown, The National mall and the Smithsonians. This makes it even more convenient to commute into work.
Place #17
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Distance: 0.21mi
, Attraction : Directions
9486 Virginia Center Blvd, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Directions
Please stay to the left.
Place #18
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Distance: 0.29mi
, Attraction : School
Virginia Center Blvd, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
Marshall Road Elementary School
Across the street you will see Marshall Road Elementary School. Built in 1961, this school serves grades K through 6. Let’s go ahead and turn left on Nutley
Place #19
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Distance: 0.59mi
, Attraction : Park
502 Stephen Cir SW, Vienna, VA 22180, USA
Nottoway Park
Now let’s turn left on Courthouse Road.
Got a furry friend? Bring them down to the Vienna dog park! This park has plenty of space for your dog to run around and make new friends, they even offer kiddie pools in summer so they can cool down.
Just past the dog park is Nottoway Garden, where you can rent a small plot of land to grow your own fruits, vegetables and flowers. There are 9 different gardens with 650 plots spread throughout the county. I think that’s pretty neat.
On your left is Nottoway Park and it is huge. It has baseball diamonds, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, soccer fields, ultimate frisbee fields, picnic areas, a large leash-free dog park,a fitness trail, and a peaceful wooded nature path. During the summer, you can enjoy Nottoway Nights which is a weekly series of free public concerts put on by entertainers from all over the world.
Wanna get married or have a party or some other fun gathering? Hunter House in Nottoway Park is an historic mansion that can accommodate 75 guests indoors and 150 outdoors. Now you have a reason to throw a party! Or, to get married, if that’s what you wanna do.
But for now, we’ve come to the end of the tour. So what did you think about Oakton? Did you see some great neighborhoods that you’d like to be part of? I bet you did. This has been really fun for me and I hope it has been fun for you as well. If you have any questions, just give Havah a call directly at 703-447-7003. I’m telling you, she would LOVE to talk to you!
Thanks again for joining me on this UCPlaces Where-to-Live tour of Oakton, Virginia. Have a great day!
Got a furry friend? Bring them down to the Vienna dog park! This park has plenty of space for your dog to run around and make new friends, they even offer kiddie pools in summer so they can cool down.
Just past the dog park is Nottoway Garden, where you can rent a small plot of land to grow your own fruits, vegetables and flowers. There are 9 different gardens with 650 plots spread throughout the county. I think that’s pretty neat.
On your left is Nottoway Park and it is huge. It has baseball diamonds, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, soccer fields, ultimate frisbee fields, picnic areas, a large leash-free dog park,a fitness trail, and a peaceful wooded nature path. During the summer, you can enjoy Nottoway Nights which is a weekly series of free public concerts put on by entertainers from all over the world.
Wanna get married or have a party or some other fun gathering? Hunter House in Nottoway Park is an historic mansion that can accommodate 75 guests indoors and 150 outdoors. Now you have a reason to throw a party! Or, to get married, if that’s what you wanna do.
But for now, we’ve come to the end of the tour. So what did you think about Oakton? Did you see some great neighborhoods that you’d like to be part of? I bet you did. This has been really fun for me and I hope it has been fun for you as well. If you have any questions, just give Havah a call directly at 703-447-7003. I’m telling you, she would LOVE to talk to you!
Thanks again for joining me on this UCPlaces Where-to-Live tour of Oakton, Virginia. Have a great day!
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Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural
+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 0.5 to 1 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 19 stops, covering top attractions such as Let's Begin!, Oak Marr Recreation Center, Flint Hill School, Wolf Trap National Park, Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Let's Begin! (Address: 3044 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, VA 22124, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
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Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!