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Tyson's Corner, VA

Tyson's Corner, VA

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Created by Alicia Dixon • Updated On: November 29, 2018

This area is mainly populated by office buildings and shopping, but if you know where to look, there are some interesting spots to hang out.

Founding Farmers is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

1. Founding Farmers

9.0
1800 Tysons Blvd, Tysons Corner, VA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: There is often a long wait. Best to have reservations.

Ben's Chilli is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

2. Ben's Chilli

Fairfax, VA
Diner · 1 tip

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Worth the trip into DC from McLean. This spot is a DC legend.

Busboys and Poets is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

3. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Home cooking with spoken word jams.

4. Republik Coffee Bar

7915 Jones Branch Dr, Mc Lean, VA
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Located in the lower level of the Highgate Apartments across the street from the Hilton McLean.

Bourbon Coffee is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

5. Bourbon Coffee

7.9
7900 Westpark Dr, Mc Lean, VA
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Coffee place but they have good sandwiches. So good lunch option for a bite between meetings in the Tyson's area.

Tysons Corner Center is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

6. Tysons Corner Center

9.0
1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA
Shopping Mall · 254 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Best shopping in Northern VA. Large regional shopping mall right by metro stop. Has an outdoor urban park with activities, e.g. winter they do a ice skating rink.

Tysons Galleria is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

7. Tysons Galleria

8.9
2001 International Dr, McLean, VA
Shopping Mall · 77 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: High-end shopping in the with Neiman Marcus & Saks Fifth Avenue. About a half mile walk for metro stop.

Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

8. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 201 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: A bit of a hike away from McLean, but this place has all of the airplane stuff that they couldn't fit into a downtown museum.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center) is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

9. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center)

9.2
1551 Trap Rd (at Dulles Access Rd.), Vienna, VA
Performing Arts Venue · Wolf Trap · 93 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Catch a show here on a summer day. They have a summer concert series where you can picnic.

Angelika Film Center at Mosaic is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

10. Angelika Film Center at Mosaic

9.1
2911 District Ave (Strawberry Ln), Fairfax, VA
Movie Theater · 89 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: This is the place to catch an independent film. Get there early though because parking is always congested.

Mosaic Central Farm Market is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

11. Mosaic Central Farm Market

2910 District Ave, Fairfax, VA
Farmers Market · 8 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Fresh produce, with music and other activities to pass the time while you browse.

Great Falls Park is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

12. Great Falls Park

9.4
9200 Old Dominion Dr (at Georgetown Pike), McLean, VA
Park · 144 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Beautiful views overlooking the Potomac River. Be sure to visit from the Virginia side.

George Washington's Mount Vernon is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

13. George Washington's Mount Vernon

9.2
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy (at George Washington Memorial Pkwy), Mount Vernon, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 117 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Off the beaten path, so plan a full day for this excursion. Make sure to take a guided tour.

Historic Blenheim is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

14. Historic Blenheim

7.2
3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA
History Museum · 4 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: History buffs will enjoy this tour with the wall graffiti from the soldiers.

The Social is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

15. The Social

7930 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA
Corporate Cafeteria · 2 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Hilton's corporate cafe & coffee bar that is open to the public. Fast & inexpensive food.

Gannett is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

16. Gannett

7950 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA
Office · 13 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: There is a great walking trail here that goes around the US News building. Nice place to get in some quick nature during lunch.

Mom & Pop is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

17. Mom & Pop

8.8
2909 District Ave (at Strawberry Ln), Fairfax, VA
Coffee Shop · 74 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Grab a gourmet coffee before you go to the movies at the Angelika Film Center at Mosaic.

18. Post Coffee Bar

7902 Tysons One Pl, McLean, VA
Coffee Shop · 9 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Coffee shop located along the walk from the metro to Tyson's Corner Center mall.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

19. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: National traveling theater shows play here. Worth the drive into the city.

The Alden Theatre is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

20. The Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave, Mc Lean, VA
Theater · 2 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Local theatre inside the McLean Community Center. Event information is at https://mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre

1st Stage Theater is one of Tyson's Corner, VA.

21. 1st Stage Theater

7.4
1524 Spring Hill Rd (at Tyco Road), McLean, VA
Theater · 4 tips and reviews

Alicia D.Alicia Dixon: Began as a grassroots theatre company but has achieved national acclaim. http://www.1ststagetysons.org/