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Herndon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Virginia, United States

About Herndon

Originally part of the rural surroundings of the Washington, D.C. area, the town of Herndon developed into a hub of dairy farming and vacationing for area residents, aided by its presence along the W&OD Railroad. The town is known for the location of a famous civil war cavalry raid by Confederate Colonel John Singleton Mosby and its Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Herndon is the sister city of Runnymede, England. The primary reasons that people travel to Herndon are for business purposes, or on an overnight stay before a flight fromWashington Dulles International Airport.

Top Attractions in Herndon

Explore the best things to see and do in Herndon:

  • Herndon Centennial Golf Course
  • Herndon Historical Society & Train Depot Museum
  • Herndon Old Town Hall
  • Herndon Rocks - Friday Night Live

Where to Eat in Herndon

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Amphora Diner Deluxe
  • 🍴Anita's New Mexico Style
  • 🍴Cantina d'Italia

Where to Stay in Herndon

  • 🏨Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport
  • 🏨Embassy Suites Dulles Airport
  • 🏨Hyatt House Herndon/Reston
  • 🏨Hyatt Place
  • 🏨Marriott Courtyard Herndon Reston
  • 🏨Residence Inn Herndon/Reston

Herndon Travel Guide Sections

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