One of the biggest draws of living in Tysons Corner, Virginia, is that you're minutes from any type of shop or restaurant you could desire, as well as the Beltway. Shopping or browsing at Tysons Corner Center (Virginia's largest shopping mall) and Tysons Galleria is always an enjoyable way to spend and afternoon, but locals know there's more to this community than shopping.

Tucked away in an industrial park on Spring Hill Road, 1st Stage Theater is a neighborhood gem that delivers Broadway-style shows in an intimate venue. Tysons Corner, VA, is also home to Freedom Hill Fort, a local park popular for its children's playground and peaceful hiking trails. A historical marker at the park commemorates the site of an 1865 battle between the Union and Confederate armies. Locals looking for a respite from the neighborhood's commercial attractions often pack up their bikes or kayaks and head to the picturesque Potomac River, which is less than 4 miles away.

Tysons Corner real estate options are as diverse and plentiful as the shops and restaurants that fill the area. Those in the market for housing can choose from a large array of single-family homes for sale, as well as more affordable townhome communities, urban lofts, and high-rise apartment and condo buildings with spectacular nighttime views of the bright lights of this vibrant city.

Tysons Corner's convenient Beltway location simplifies the commute to D.C. or Fairfax, but many locals prefer to use public transportation so they can read, catch up, on work or simply relax during their commutes. In 2014, using public transportation became much more convenient with the opening of Phase I of Metrorail's Silver Line, which brought four new metro stations to the Tysons Corner neighborhood.