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Vienna, Virginia
Vienna is a town of 16,412 people in Fairfax County, Virginia, founded in 1754.
Why visit Vienna
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 173 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stratford University, 29 Diner, Freeman Store and Museum and Foxstone Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Vienna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vienna
Vienna () is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, and a suburb of Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Vienna had a population of 16,562. It was first settled by Europeans in the mid-18th century. In 1861, the Battle of Vienna, one of the earliest American Civil War battles, was fought in Vienna.
From the Wikipedia article Vienna, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
29 Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
United States historic place
Freeman Store and Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Historic Blenheim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Oakton Trolley Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Railway station in Oakton, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Foxstone Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in the United States of America
1910 Creek Crossing Road Northeast, Vienna
Eakin Community Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes173
Basecamp Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
8461 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Call Your Mother
Cafe · Bagel, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
205 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 06:30-15:00
Crust Pizzeria Napoletana
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
8415 Old Courthouse Road
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Hunan Delight
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
276 Cedar Lane, Vienna
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Japomen
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.9 mi
2676 Avenir Place, Vienna
Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:00; Sa...
Kiin Imm Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.9 mi
2676 Avenir Place, Vienna
Mo-Th 11:30-14:45,16:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:45,16:00-21:30; Sa-Su...
161 more on the map.
History
European settlement in the region dates to the mid-18th century. In 1754, soldier and landowner Colonel Charles Broadwater settled within the town boundaries. Broadwater's son-in-law, John Hunter, built the first recorded house there in 1767, naming it Ayr Hill to recall his birthplace, Ayr, Scotland. That name was then applied to the community. The town's name was changed in the 1850s, when a doctor, William Hendrick, settled there and the town renamed itself after his hometown, Phelps, New York, which at the time was known as Vienna.
On June 17, 1861, the Battle of Vienna, one of the earliest armed clashes of the American Civil War, was fought in Vienna. A Union army unit under Brigadier General Robert C. Schenck approached Vienna from the east by train but was ambushed and forced to retreat by a Confederate force led by Colonel Maxcy Gregg. Several historical markers in Vienna detail its Civil War history. In addition, in the town center lies the well preserved Freeman House; which, in 1861, was the polling place for the secession vote and was used during the war by both sides as a hospital. The house has been turned into a museum and gift shop.
From the History section of Vienna, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship27
Epiphany United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.6 mi
1014 Country Club Drive Northeast, Vienna
Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Orthodox Presbyterian Church · 1.2 mi
2381 Cedar Lane, Vienna
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.6 mi
344 Courthouse Road Southwest, Vienna
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Vienna Adventist Academy
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.5 mi
340 Courthouse Road Southwest, Vienna
Healthcare15
Inova Urgent Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
100 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
Map of Vienna
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 (2 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, 12 miles away.
- Merrifield 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Tysons 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Oakton 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Idylwood 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Fairfax 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- McLean 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Falls Church 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Wakefield 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Annandale 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Fair Oaks 6 mi southwest, about 9 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
- Vienna, VA 22180, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vienna, 7 PM. (16532193075), Kit Case, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Vienna, VA 22180, USA - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-10-11 11 53 11 View south along Virginia State Route 123 (Maple Avenue) just north of Virginia State Route 243 (Nutley Street) in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-28 12 35 14 View south along Virginia State Route 243 (Nutley Street) at Courthouse Road in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-28 12 34 39 View south along Virginia State Route 243 (Nutley Street) at Virginia State Route 123 (Maple Avenue) in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-28 12 32 33 View north along Virginia State Route 123 (Maple Avenue) at Virginia State Route 243 (Nutley Street) in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-11 11 49 27 View north along Virginia State Route 243 (Nutley Street) at Tapawingo Road in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Madison High School entrance Vienna VA 2024-06-22 10-05-24, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- James Madison High School building Vienna VA 2024-06-22 10-04-15, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- 2018-10-10 09 01 08 View west along Interstate 66 at Exit 62B-A (Virginia State Route 243 - Nutley Street, Vienna, Fairfax) in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Astylopsis sexguttata 154714929, Julia Beach, CC BY 4.0
- Eupogonius tomentosus imported from iNaturalist photo 150391237 on 27 February 2022, (c) Julia Beach, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
- Throwback at the Jammin Java (3859190893), benuski from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Throwback at the Jammin Java (3859191051), benuski from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Antique Swords, Islandsislands, CC0
- David Daniels, The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- DSC 7208 (4281363163), The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- DSC 7224 (4282107458), The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- DSC 7216 (4282106562), The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- DSC 7276 (4282105680), The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- DSC 7219 (4282105998), The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- DSC 7214 (4282106892), The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0
- Meadow Lane Park - panoramio, dvdmon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parsley flower with pollinator, Dartrider, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arthraxon hispidus 90326271, Julia Beach, CC BY 4.0
- DasKeyboardV1, Mckaysalisbury ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY 3.0
- HERON IN FLIGHT, Shurm13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Euaresta bella, Julia Beach, CC BY 4.0
- Symmetry, Suman Chakrabarti, CC BY 3.0
- 2019-10-07 15 39 12 View south along Virginia State Route 243 (Nutley Street) at the exit for Interstate 66 WEST (Front Royal) in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-26 10 21 27 View north along Virginia State Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) at Horse Shoe Drive in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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