Overview
Tysons, originally known as Tysons Corner, is in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia. It is best known for its shopping malls and restaurants.
3 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
WMATA, which operates the DC Metrorail, operates several stations in Tysons. For more information on riding the Metrorail, see Washington, DC#By public transportation.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $95–$105 a night (typical $105), from 3 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $30 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$150, mid-range ~$200, comfortable ~$320.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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Understand
The original Tyson's Corner was the intersection of Leesburg Pike (VA-7) and Chain Bridge Road (VA-123), named for 19th-century landowner William Tyson. Since the completion of the Tysons Corner Center shopping mall in 1968, it has developed rapidly into a central business district in its own right, home to many consulting and technology companies, a variety of restaurants, and the largest concentration of retailers in the area outside of Washington, D.C. This growth has manifested largely as suburban office parks and sprawling shopping centers, however. After a long wait, Phase 1 of the Metrorail Silver Line was opened in 2014, which has stations in Tysons.
Get in
By public transport
WMATA, which operates the DC Metrorail, operates several stations in Tysons. For more information on riding the Metrorail, see Washington, DC#By public transportation.
By car
There is plenty of free parking. Tysons is conveniently located right by the intersection of I-495 (the Capital Beltway), I-66, and VA-295.
Get around
Tysons is small enough to get around on foot, although it is quite auto-friendly.
Capital Bikeshare operates in Tysons.
Buy
Shop Tysons Corner Center (Tysons I)
Unless you are here on business, it's rare to visit anything other than the huge mall itself. At 2.2 million square feet, this massive mall is among the largest in America, and includes a torrent of higher end and traditional mall anchors such as Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Nordstrom, a large AMC theater, an expansive Barnes & Noble bookstore, and Bloomingdale's. It also has destination retailers such as an Apple store (the first ever). Also, there is a new skating rink from the end of November to early March which has an admission fee of $10 and skate rentals for $9 (adults), $6 (child/senior/military). The skate rental shop is inside the mall on level 2 near Lord & Taylor.
Shop Tysons Galleria (Tysons II)
Located right next to the much larger and prominent Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria stands at a smaller 800,000 square feet figure and is home to super high end brands and luxury retailers such as Chanel, Versace, David Yurman, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Juicy Couture, Burberry, and Gucci. It is a higher-end mall alternative to the more middle-class oriented Tysons Corner Center.
Eat
Eat Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Just next to the mall is one a great steakhouse (there is a Ruth's Chris up the street too, which is another chain to be reckoned with). Beyond the steak, the wine list received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator three years running.
Eat Seasons 52
Fresh grill and wine bar offering a seasonally inspired menu and international wine list.
Eat Coastal Flats
Specializes in fresh fish and seafood options, but also happy to serve you a burger and beer.
Sleep
Many of the hotels that include "Tysons Corner" in their names are actually located in McLean and Vienna, as well as one in Falls Church.
Go next
Great (non-chain) food is not far away. Falls Church in particular has fabulous destination dining, just across the Beltway at 2941 Restaurant (contemporary American, and easily some of the best in the D.C. area), as well as some of the best Vietnamese food outside Vietnam, particularly at Eden Center.
Nearby
Vienna
City / town · 10 listings · 2 mi away
McLean
City / town · 5 listings · 3 mi away
Falls Church
City / town · 22 listings · 4 mi away
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Park · 6 listings · 5 mi away
Annandale
City / town · 6 listings · 6 mi away
Great Falls
City / town · 8 listings · 6 mi away
Fairfax
City / town · 28 listings · 6 mi away
Reston
City / town · 30 listings · 7 mi away
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