Idylwood, Virginia
Idylwood is a community of 17,559 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Idylwood
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 198 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Angelika Film Center & Café, Stratford University, Cherry Hill Farmhouse and Mount Hope.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Idylwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Idylwood
Idylwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 17,954 as of the 2020 census. It originally developed as a suburban community along the route of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, and later along Virginia State Route 7. The construction of the Capital Beltway in the 1960s, and I-66 and the Orange Line of the Washington Metrorail system in the 1980s, as well as the concurrent development of nearby Tysons Corner into Washington's leading suburban business district, led to the development of several apartment, townhouse, and small-lot single-family housing complexes, as well as the high-rise Idylwood Towers condominium, in the portion of Idylwood lying to the north of I-66.
From the Wikipedia article Idylwood, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Stratford University
School · 1.4 mi
University in US and India
7777 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Museums and landmarks19
Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Arlington County, Virginia
312 Park Avenue, Falls Church
Mount Hope
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Benjamin Banneker: SW-9 Intermediate Boundary Stone
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Surveyors' boundary marker stone, along what was once a boundary of Washington, DC
Birch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Falls Church, Virginia
Dominion Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Freeman Store and Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
George Crossman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Arlington County, Virginia
Glebewood Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Arlington County, Virginia
Highland Park-Overlee Knolls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
National historic district located at Arlington County, Virginia
Holmes Run Acres Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Suburban housing development in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Saegmuller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic home located in Arlington County, Virginia
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Westover Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Arlington County, Virginia
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
Eakin Community Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes198
10 Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
1051 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Alta Strada
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
2911 District Avenue, Fairfax
Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:00,16:00-22:00; Su...
Bakeshop
Restaurant · Dessert, Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
100 East Fairfax Street, Falls Church
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Bobapop Merrifield
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.6 mi
2831 Gallows Road, Falls Church
Su-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Celebrity Delly
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.7 mi
7263 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Chasin' Tails
Restaurant · Seafood, Creole · 1.1 mi
944 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Su-We 11:00-22:00, Th 11:00-22:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Dogwood Tavern
Bar and pub · American · 1.8 mi
132 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa,Su 10:00-02:00
Dolcezza
Cafe · Coffee, Gelato · 1.8 mi
2905 District Avenue, Fairfax
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Ellie Bird
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
125 Founders Avenue, Falls Church
Mo off; Tu-Fr 17:00+; Sa-Su 09:30-14:00,17:00+
Fish Taco
Restaurant · Mexican, Seafood, Fish, Tacos · 1.1 mi
930 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Su-Th 11:00-20:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Godfrey’s Bakery Café
Cafe · Bistro, Coffee Shop, Pastry · 1.5 mi
421 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Su-Mo 07:00-20:00; Tu-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
186 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Home2 Suites Falls Church
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
171 West Falls Station Boulevard, Falls Church
The Westin Tysons Corner
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Churches and places of worship28
The Falls Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Orthodox Presbyterian Church · 1.8 mi
2381 Cedar Lane, Vienna
Knox Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
7416 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Arlington Spanish Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.7 mi
6624 Locust Street, Falls Church
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare13
Passport Health Falls Church Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
7777 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
West Falls Church Pharmacy & Medical Supplies
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1075 West Broad Street, Falls Church
Map of Idylwood
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 (5 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
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Falls Church 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Annandale 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Bailey's Crossroads 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Arlington 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Fairfax 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Alexandria 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Bethesda 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Burke 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Fair Oaks 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Potomac 9 mi north, about 14 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
- 2016-10-28 11 44 28 View west along Interstate 66 (Custis Memorial Parkway) just west of Exit 66 (Virginia State Route 7-Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, Falls Church) in Idylwood, Fairfax County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Hope front, Billkoplitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Hill Farm, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thefallschurch, Southerngs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glebewood Village Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DC Boundary stone SW9 (Banneker), 21 Oct 2012, Loop202, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Crossman House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FREEMAN STORE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BIRCH HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park-Overlee Knolls Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saegmuller-house, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westover Baptist Church, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dominion Hills Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
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