Life in Reston 2026?
Hey, I was born here and used to live here just over 10 years ago. I moved to Europe and haven’t been back since. I’m curious about if much has changed. For some context I was a kid last time I was here, but fully conscious enough to remember what a bit of my childhood was like. So I guess I’m asking how it is as an adult/young adult!
I’m considering moving back to the US in the next few years as I’m an adult now. I really doubt I’d wind up back in Reston but I’m really curious on how it is. (I know it is pretty expensive 😬) My dad said he’d never go back to live… lol Regardless I’ll definitely make a visit. 😊
Before I moved I remember they were starting to do construction over the parking lot of the town centre for buildings/offices? Not too sure.
I remember Bow tie cinemas, Vapianos, Ann Taylor, Panera Bread in the Hyatt building, an Italian place that did gelato (Banging), Pot belly, Ted Bulletins, Sephora, Apple store all in the town centre.
I loved going to Target and hitting Chic-Fil-a on the way home. Carrabbas, which I’m pretty sure is closed now was such a treat! Frying pan park was lovely too. I’m probably hanging on nostalgia at this point but it is where I grew up for a good few of my developmental years.
I’m 100% going to visit in the next year or two. I’m wondering what the bars are like Haha. What’s entertaining to do while I’m there? Is there really anything fun to do for a visit? Or should I just hit DC lol? How are the people? Nice? Welcoming? I would love to hear from someone who’s lived in Reston for over the past decade or so!!
Thank you!! 😁