Guidebook for Oakton
Food Scene
Specialize in Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. Old Peking opened in 1986. Not your regular Chinese restaurant. very recommended.
Old Peking Restaurant
2952 Chain Bridge RdSpecialize in Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. Old Peking opened in 1986. Not your regular Chinese restaurant. very recommended.
Sightseeing
The National Mall is America’s most-visited national park, where the past, present and future come together. The monuments and memorials in this park honor American forefathers and heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country.
Seeing the Washington Monument rise majestically to the sky, surrounded by the stately U.S. Capitol Building at one end and the dignified Lincoln Memorial at the other, it’s hard not to think of America’s history.
Lots of museums and monuments to visit
89 locals recommend
Mosaic District
2910 District AveThe National Mall is America’s most-visited national park, where the past, present and future come together. The monuments and memorials in this park honor American forefathers and heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country.
Seeing the Washington Monument rise majestically to the sky, surrounded by the stately U.S. Capitol Building at one end and the dignified Lincoln Memorial at the other, it’s hard not to think of America’s history.
Lots of museums and monuments to visit
Shopping
Tysons Corner Center is Virginia’s premier shopping destination. One of the largest shopping centers in the country, the center houses 300 shopping, dining and entertainment destinations including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Apple, Dyson, Uniqlo, American Girl, L.L. Bean, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Michael Kors, Lacoste, SPANX, The Disney Store, Kiehl's, H&M, Zara, Charles Tyrwhitt, lululemon and more, with direct access to the Metro’s Silver Line
29 locals recommend
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterTysons Corner Center is Virginia’s premier shopping destination. One of the largest shopping centers in the country, the center houses 300 shopping, dining and entertainment destinations including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Apple, Dyson, Uniqlo, American Girl, L.L. Bean, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Michael Kors, Lacoste, SPANX, The Disney Store, Kiehl's, H&M, Zara, Charles Tyrwhitt, lululemon and more, with direct access to the Metro’s Silver Line
Entertainment & Activities
the Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic has become one of the most dynamic facilities in the greater D.C. area.
Mosaic’s elegant and stylish eight-screen cinema exhibits the highest quality art, independent and specialty films in a cutting-edge theatrical environment. Each auditorium features the latest in digital projection and sound technology, which can be experienced from plush velour, stadium-designed seating.
11 locals recommend
Giant Food
2932 Chain Bridge Rdthe Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic has become one of the most dynamic facilities in the greater D.C. area.
Mosaic’s elegant and stylish eight-screen cinema exhibits the highest quality art, independent and specialty films in a cutting-edge theatrical environment. Each auditorium features the latest in digital projection and sound technology, which can be experienced from plush velour, stadium-designed seating.
Getting Around
The final stop on the Orange Line in Virginia, this station allows commuters an intermodal connection to I-66 as well as travel connections to events at Wolf Trap and George Mason's Patriot Center.
10 locals recommend
Vienna Metro station
The final stop on the Orange Line in Virginia, this station allows commuters an intermodal connection to I-66 as well as travel connections to events at Wolf Trap and George Mason's Patriot Center.