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VIP TOUR OF RESTON’S LUXE NEW STAY

A first look inside JW Marriott Reston: serene design, natural textures, and sunlight that feels straight off the Lake Anne trail. From The Simon’s Mid-Atlantic-meets-Mediterranean menu to Schar Bar’s Blanton’s & Bowman pour (with a hometown nod), the details are intentional. Executive Club views stretch to the National Cathedral, and Lorenzo Quinn’s “Building Bridges” anchors it all in Reston values. Hit play for the VIP tour and tell us what surprised you most!

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Around Town

FALL THRILLS & CHILLS

Looking for fall fun in the DMV? From ghost tours and haunted forests to pumpkin patches and family carnivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Whether you want something spooky or something cozy, these local events will help you make the most of autumn. Check out the carousel and add something different to your calendar!

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Quick Hits

IN OTHER NEWS

• JW Marriott Reston Station is officially open. The 247-room hotel debuts The Simon restaurant and the Schar Bar, adding serious dining and event space at Reston Station.

• Herndon taps a new town manager. Daniel Hoffman was unanimously appointed and starts Nov. 10 after a year-long search.

• Herndon kicks off a 2050 vision + economic strategy. Town Council approved a consulting contract to steer the comp plan and a first-ever market study.

• Rocktoberfest hits Reston Town Center Oct. 11. Free show with Smash Mouth headlining; keeton and Ace Monroe open. Sip & Stroll rules apply.

• New art at Lake Anne. Julia Malakoff’s “The Poetry of Everyday Things” opens Oct. 4 at Reston Art Gallery & Studios.

• Metro riders: check weekend work. WMATA lists maintenance that can affect Orange/Silver service; verify before you go.

• Capital One Center Celebration of the Arts, Oct. 4–5. Tephra ICA teams with Capital One Center for an immersive outdoor arts weekend in Tysons.

• Dulles master plan approved. MWAA okayed a long-range blueprint; FAA concurrence is pending, with more gates and concourse expansion in the mix.

Curated Events

EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND

Pick your own autumn adventure. Start at Herndon’s Kids Halloween Costume Exchange to snag a “new-to-you” costume, then carb-load at Vienna Oktoberfest before lacing up for the Friends of Reston Fall 5K around Brown’s Chapel. If water beats pavement, choose the guided Nature Kayaking session at Lake Fairfax and keep the nature vibes going with “Mushrooms of Reston” at Walker Nature Center. Finish at Doggtoberfest at Kook Dogg Café with brats, schnitzel, and plenty of pup-friendly cheer.

A Final Note

YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…

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