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Herndon Community Center: A Community Destination

September 10, 2015 by

There are no more excuses for not exercising: since it's open from early morning to late afternoon, you can easily afford to spend a few hours at the Herndon Community Center, the fitness and recreational center located within Bready Park. For a low $7, non-Herndon residents can purchase a day pass while Herndon residents pay only $6 and have full access to all its amenities. The Community Center has all the basics in free weights, fixed equipment, and cardio equipment. There’s also a 25-yard indoor heated pool (with a training area for children), spa, sauna, full-sized gymnasium, and basketball, tennis, and racquetball courts. The Center also offers plenty of classes, ranging from swimming to tennis to dance to art. If you have somewhere to go after working out, there are large locker rooms with showers. If you have a child and are only staying for two hours, there’s a drop-off childcare center run by friendly staff.

Herndon Community Center
814 Ferndale Avenue
Herndon, VA 20172
(703) 787-7300

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Voda Spa & Wellness Studio: Refresh in Herndon

August 13, 2015 by

Just about everyone feels a bit run down at times, but Voda Spa & Wellness Studio is here for when life starts to take a toll on your body. This wellness studio provides completely customized wellness services to people of all ages, and the resulting experience is much more personal than your usual spa experience. The spa uses only all-natural products, and the owner, Heather, is a licensed master aesthetician and certified massage therapist.

Voda provides services such as face and body waxing, facials customized to age and skin type, and aromatherapy massages to stimulate circulation and relaxation. There are also lesser-known services such as organic air brush tanning and eye lash tinting to make customers feel their very best.

Voda Spa & Wellness Studio is located in a quiet, residential area inside of charming white farmhouse. The interior is natural comfortable to provide a relaxing, spa-like feel. To book an appointment, visit the Voda website.

Voda Spa & Wellness Studio
800 Third Street
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 651-6906
www,vodaspaandwellness.com
www.yelp.com/biz/voda-spa-and-wellness-studio-herndon

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Vintage 50: A Leesburg Destination for Craft Brews and Pub Grub

July 24, 2015 by

Boasting an on-site brewery and a full-time brewmaster on staff, it comes as no surprise that Vintage 50 is a premier Leesburg destination for specialty craft beers and pub grub. V50’s dine-in menu is a collaborative effort between the chef and brew master, designed to complement the range of beers being served. For a more casual atmosphere, diners may choose to sit at the bar or in the brew lounge and munch on snacks like pretzel twists with sausage pate and beer cheese or V50’s signature beer-poached wings. The elegantly appointed dining room is available for a more formal dining experience, where you may enjoy entrees such as a beer-brined pork porterhouse or a classic New York strip steak.

Original V50 brews are crafted seasonally and drafts change weekly, keeping the interests of local beer connoisseurs piqued. A sampler flight of four of V50’s beers is available or, if volume trumps variety for you, refillable growlers may be purchased and taken to go.

Vintage 50
50 Catoctin Circle NE, Suite 100
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-2169
http://www.vintage50.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vintage-50-leesburg

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MOM’s Organic Market: Eat Your Veggies

July 16, 2015 by

Your mom always encouraged you to eat healthy as a child, and MOM’S Organic Market makes that advice a whole lot more exciting as an adult. This expansive organic grocer aims to restore the environment one locally grown tomato at a time, and they spread their message of reducing climate change through every aspect of their business.

MOM’s certainly doesn’t lack in its selection, however, as all of the local produce looks good enough to eat on the spot, and the bulk foods section includes a wide variety of nuts, seeds, and grains. In addition to food, MOM’s sells environmentally friendly home and beauty items such as soap, household cleaners, and even homeopathic remedies. Through composting, natural light, banning bottled water, and supporting local and green businesses, MOM’s Organic Market is the change that many hope to see in the world of retail.

MOM’s is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

MOM’s Organic Market
424 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 483-6740
www.momsorganicmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/moms-organic-market-herndon

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Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets: Affordable Luxury

June 26, 2015 by

Affordable prices and quality brands come together at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. The outdoor shopping center features factory outlet stores for mall favorites like J. Crew, Banana Republic and Gap. If the mood strikes, you may wish to visit luxury retailers including Burberry, Diesel, Michael Kors and Saks 5th Avenue Off 5th to indulge your taste for the finer things in life without breaking the bank. Outlets for high-end housewares, shoes, accessories and children’s apparel also line the picturesque promenade.

If find yourself (and your wallet) in need of a break from your shopping spree, re-energize with your favorite Starbucks beverage or take a load off and enjoy a meal from one of Leesburg Corner’s many food court vendors. Shoppers 50 years of age and over can take advantage of special 50 Plus Shopper Perks on Tuesdays, including an additional 10% savings at participating retailers. Leesburg Corner is open rain or shine, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Road NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 737-3071
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=14
http://www.yelp.com/biz/leesburg-corner-premium-outlets-leesburg

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Brush Strokes Salon: Where Style and Comfort Come Together

June 4, 2015 by

Herndon locals who book an appointment at Brush Strokes Salon once often end up becoming regulars because this boutique salon is just that accommodating. Customers rave about the salon's cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and they praise the skilled, professional, and friendly stylists.

You can get a cut, color, or blowout, of course, but Brush Strokes also offers a range of specialty services, including thermal relaxing and keratin complex smoothing. The salon also offers a limited range of spa services, such as skin peels and facials. All services use only eco-friendly products, so you can feel good about your visit on an environmental level, too. The website features an extensive portfolio of actual customers, so you can get a very realistic sense of the stylists' strengths and past work. Spend some time looking through the online gallery to find a cut you love and rest easy knowing that your stylist is capable of replicating it on you.

Brush Strokes Salon
711 Pine Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-8002
www.brushstrokessalon.net
www.yelp.com/biz/brush-strokes-hair-salon-and-boutique-herndon

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Ashburn Library: Read and Explore at This Contemporary Community Library

May 15, 2015 by

Musical story time. The Magic Treehouse book club. An English conversation group. These are just three recent events that have unfolded within the walls of Ashburn Library, a space that doubles as a community gathering place.

Ashburn Library offers both public computers and meeting rooms for its members' convenience, and these are just the frills in addition to its full inventory of books. One Yelp reviewer runs down the division of the library between kids' books (there's a large selection of them) and novels and texts for adults and adolescents. According to the same reviewer, Ashburn Library also boasts a decent collection of DVDs, CDs, and games. Other guests compliment the look of the library, its modern feel, and the staff. According to several fans, the front desk employees and librarians are always happy to help or just offer a smile and a greeting.

Ashburn Library
43316 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 737-8100
library.loudoun.gov/Our-Libraries/Ashburn-Library
www.yelp.com/biz/ashburn-library-ashburn

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The Art Station: A Venue for Leesburg Artists

May 14, 2015 by

Whether you’re caught in a creative drought, seeking an outlet for a flood of artistic inspiration or simply looking for a fun and spontaneous way to spend a few hours, drop into The Art Station to let your imagination run wild. The Art Station offers drop-in “Open Studio” hours where visitors can participate in one of self-guided candle-making, stenciling or painting projects at their leisure. For more structure, you may wish to register for one of their many instructor-led classes aimed at engaging the imagination and stimulating creative exploration. Classes are available at all skill levels and for all ages.

The Art Station may also be reserved for private parties and special events. Visit their website for detailed information on pricing, class availability and to learn more about the creative minds who keep artistic expression fresh and fun in Leesburg.

The Art Station
1601 Village Market Boulevard
Leesburg, VA 20175
http://www.theartstation.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-art-station-leesburg

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Design Your Own Frozen Dessert at Sul Bing in Ashburn

April 9, 2015 by

Frozen yogurt is a popular alternative to traditional ice cream, and with its bevy of delicious toppings and cool, refreshing flavors, it’s easy to see why. In the Ashburn area, frozen yogurt lovers satisfy their cravings at Sul Bing, a self-serve fro-yo shop with all of the fixings.

Inside, the bright, colorful shop features walls painted in every color of the rainbow, while frozen yogurt dispensers line one wall with a variety of flavors that changes from day to day. The toppings bar is situated just next to the yogurt, so visitors can fill their cups with any combination of yogurts and then add everything from candies and sprinkles to fresh fruit and granola. In addition to frozen yogurt, Sul Bing carries Bing Soo, a traditional Korean shaved ice that comes in flavors like sweet red bean and green tea.

With iPads equipped with kid-friendly games and ample seating throughout, Sul Bing is a good spot for an after-dinner sweet!

Sul Bing
43670 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 291-3525
www.yelp.com/biz/sul-bing-ashburn

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Bring the Whole Family to The Zone in Ashburn for Fast-Paced Fun

March 12, 2015 by

Local families say The Zone offers a good time for all with bowling, arcade games, and laser tag for patrons of all ages. The contemporary bowling lanes at this Ashburn facility can detect which players need the bumper rails and which do not, so every member of the family gets a fun and frustration-free playing experience.

Regulars say the food here is pretty good for bowling alley fare. Menu offerings include the grilled peppercorn sirloin salad, the Zoom burger, the grilled Atlantic salmon, and the smoked baby back ribs. Enjoy food and beverage service right at your table next to the lanes. You can even catch the game on the big-screen TV while you bowl.

If bowling isn’t your thing, or if you’re just not ready to call it a night after you’ve bowled your last frame, take the kids to the arcade. If you’re on a grown-ups' night out, enjoy a drink at the sports bar or on the patio.

The Zone
43811 Central Station Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 724-9663
www.thezoneusa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-zone-ashburn

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