Located about fifteen miles outside of Washington D.C., Vienna has
been able to maintain its distinctive small town friendliness,
community spirit and widely cherished traditional values.
Visitors will enjoy the hometown atmosphere of Maple Avenue
(Rt. 123) bustling with specialty shops, numerous restaurants,
family run businesses and stores. Take a stroll down treelined
Historic Church Street, or take a leisurely drive through Vienna's
Historic District, including Windover Avenue via Pleasant Street.
Visit Freeman House and Museum, originally a residence / general
store built in 1859, or walk across the street to Centennial Park,
home to an old restored W&OD caboose and bordered by the scenic Washington
and Old Dominion Regional Park Trail. There is something for everyone
so...come visit, shop and stay for awhile. The Town of Vienna welcomes you.
Other Attractions
VIENNA ATTRACTIONS
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Vienna Community Center provides facilities for many events, such as fashion shows, bazaars,
health fairs, plays, and antique exhibits. The Community Center is located at 120 Cherry St., SE.
Within the Community Center is Club Phoenix, a Teen Center that is staffed by the Vienna Parks and
Recreation Department. Students can enjoy a place of their own in Club Phoenix, including a a billard
table, ping-pong tables, jukebox, special events stage, food and drinks, and many fun scheduled special
events throughout the year. Club Phoenix is free unless otherwise stated.
FREEMAN HOUSE
Located at the corner of Church and Mill Streets, N.E., the house served at various times as a residence,
store, Civil War hospital, railroad station, post office, and fire department. Today, the house
contains a museum and old-fashioned general store open to the public on Saturdays from 12 noon to
4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. (closed during January). Group tours may also be
arranged.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
The Windover Heights Historic District is located in northwest Vienna. Many of the homes in the district
contain distictive architechtural features, were the sites of significant events in the town's history,
or belonged to prominent citizens. The "Walk on the Hill" spring garden tour in the historic district
is held the last Sunday afternoon in April each year, sponsored by Historic Vienna, Inc., and the
residents of the Hill section.
VIENNA CABOOSE
The acquisition and restoration of Vienna's caboose on Church Street alongside the W&OD Trail, and
creation of the adjacent Centennial Park, were accomplished as a community project for the Town's 100th
anniversary celebration on 1990. Also located on the site is an information kiosk about the caboose
and the significance of the railroad in Vienna's history, and the Centennial time capsule, scheduled to
be opened in the year 2040.
The Fairfax Audubon Society has built a bird and butterfly habitat garden near Centennial Park for
the public to enjoy.
PARKS
The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department maintains a variety of parks and playing fields. The four major
parks (Northside, Southside, Glyndon, and Meadow Lane) include tennis courts, baseball fields, picnic tables, playground
equipment, nature trails, and hiking and biking trails. The pavilions at Glyndon and Meadow Lane Parks
may be reserved for picnics.
CALENDAR OF ANNUAL EVENTS
April
Walk on the Hill
A spring garden tour in the historic district held the last Sunday afternoon in April.
May
Viva! Vienna!
The annual ViVa! Vienna! Town Festival is held on Church Street on Memorial Day weekend. Festivities
include arts and crafts vendors, live music, food and beverage sales, children's entertainment, a
special Memorial Day ceremony, and booths showcasing Vienna area businesses and community service
organizations. For more information, call 703-255-4742 or click on title link.
July
July 4th Celebration
A super observance of our nation's birthday is held each July 4 on the Vienna Community Center grounds.
The day's activities include a flea market of arts and crafts, food and drink, music, family games,
children's entertainment, antique and classic car display, and of course, fireworks. For more information,
call 703-255-6360.
October
Halloween Parade
One of Vienna's most popular community events, the parade is held on Maple Avenue the Wednesday
evening before Halloween each year (except when Halloween falls on Thursday, in which case the parade is held the
preceding week). In addition to marching bands, floats, and other entries, children are invited
to walk in the parade in their Halloween costumes.
November
Holiday Stroll
The annual Holiday Stroll on historic Church Street is held the Monday evening after Thanksgiving.
Church Street is closed to vehicular traffic between Lawyers Road and Mill Street, and visitors are invited
to stroll along the street amid the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Santa Claus greets
children at the Freeman House.