Annandale, Virginia
Annandale is a community of 41,705 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Annandale
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 161 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Northern Virginia, Ball-Sellers House, Birch House and Bel Air Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Annandale
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About Annandale
Annandale () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population of the CDP was 43,363 as of the 2020 United States census. It is home to the oldest and largest branch of the Northern Virginia Community College system, and to one of the D.C. area's Koreatowns.
From the Wikipedia article Annandale, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
University of Northern Virginia
School · 0.6 mi
For-profit university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks19
Ball-Sellers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Birch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Falls Church, Virginia
Carlin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Arlington County, Virginia
Dominion Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
George Crossman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Arlington County, Virginia
Glencarlyn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
National historic district located in the Glencarlyn neighborhood of Arlington County, Virginia
Green Spring Gardens Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Botanical garden in Fairfax County, United States of America
Holmes Run Acres Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Suburban housing development in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
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Mount Hope
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home in Annandale, Virginia, USA
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Eakin Community Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
Holmes Run Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
3437 Charleston Street, Annadale
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes161
A&J Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
4316 Suite B Markham Street, Annandale
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:30; Sa-Su 10:30-20:30
Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai · 2.0 mi
6550 #F Little River Turnpike
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:30-22:00
Celebrity Delly
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
7263 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-15:00
DRiP Cà Phê - Espresso Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea
4230 Annandale Road, Annandale
Mo 08:00-18:00; Tu-Su 08:00-20:00
Honey Pig Restaurant
Restaurant · Barbecue, Korean
7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Su-Th 10:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-04:00
Hunan Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
6550 #D Little River Turnpike
Su-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Las Americas
Restaurant · Mexican, Salvadoran · 2.3 mi
3103 Graham Road, Falls Church
Su-Sa 09:30-01:30
New China
Restaurant · Chinese
4205 Tom Davis Drive, Annandale
Mo-Th 10:30-20:30, Su 11:00-22:30, Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
149 more on the map.
History
When Europeans arrived in the 17th century, the area around Annandale, which became Fairfax County, was inhabited by an Algonquian-speaking sub-group called the Taux, also known as the Doeg or Dogue.
In 1685, an Englishman, Col. William H. Fitzhugh, purchased over 24,000 acres (37.5 square miles) of wilderness in the area and converted it into one of the largest tobacco plantations in Northern Virginia. It stretched from current day Fairfax City to Springfield and Falls Church and south to Pohick Church. Fitzhugh's descendants later named it "Ravensworth." For over six generations, the Fitzhugh family farmed at Ravensworth and slowly sold off portions of the land.
From the History section of Annandale, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship53
The Falls Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic · 2.4 mi
3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale
Saint Philip Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
7506 Saint Phillips Court, Falls Church
First Presbyterian Church of Annandale
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
7610 Newcastle Drive, Annandale
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries89
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
School · 1.8 mi
6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria
Healthcare20
Map of Annandale
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Arlington 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Alexandria 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Washington 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bethesda 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Glassmanor 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Potomac 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Fort Washington 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Hillcrest Heights 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Oxon Hill 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Friendly 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Annandale - Virginia - 2015, PersianDutchNetwork, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-23 14 30 30 View east along Virginia State Route 244 (Columbia Pike) at Backlick Road in Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia (cropped), Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-23 14 30 30 View east along Virginia State Route 244 (Columbia Pike) at Backlick Road in Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-23 16 09 50 View west along Virginia State Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) at Annandale Road (Virginia State Secondary Route 650) in Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Annandale, Virginia, Fire Station No. 8, Seanbarnett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-23 17 23 27 View east along Virginia State Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) at Backlick Road (Virginia State Secondary Route 617) in Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Items for sale at Annandale Tous les Jours, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- ANNANDALE DOCTORS BUILDING (40688861623), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Sundubu-jjigae with beef in Annandale, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Annandale Community Park (40688860303), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Annandale High School Feb 2022, Seanbarnett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-06 16 21 53 View west along Virginia State Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) at the exit for Interstate 495 NORTH (Tysons Corner) in Annandale, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL (32712802427), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Immanuel Bible Church, Jesse Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thefallschurch, Southerngs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Hope front, Billkoplitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Hill Farm, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Crossman House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Green Spring in Annandale, Virginia - 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BIRCH HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dominion Hills Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AMF Bowling Center (40688864713), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Honey Pig BBQ (32712807227), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Han Gang Restaurant (32712806557), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Pedal bin in the corner of a restaurant bathroom, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- VA Oct 13 Walk (8100179458), Bernard Pollack, CC BY 2.0
- VA OPEIU Local 2 (8101451994), Bernard Pollack, CC BY 2.0
- VA OPEIU Local 2 (8101451846), Bernard Pollack, CC BY 2.0
- Drinks display, Lighthouse Tofu, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Numbered seats at the table, Lighthouse Tofu, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sundubu jjigae with seafood and beef from Lighthouse Tofu, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sundubu jjigae with seafood and beef from Lighthouse Tofu 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VA Oct 13 Walk (8100174941), Bernard Pollack, CC BY 2.0
- Dining room, Lighthouse Tofu, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VA Oct 13 Walk (8100179638), Bernard Pollack, CC BY 2.0
- Chicken nuggets in a box a Popeyes, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Strawberry cake, Tous les Jours, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chocolate cake, Tous les Jours, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shilla Bakery (40688864033), Dima Alhunti, CC BY 2.0
- Shelves at a Tous les Jours in Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
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