GREAT FALLS

Recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the most expensive zip codes in the country, Great Falls is a quiet wooded community offering close proximity to Washington, D.C., and the Northern Virginia tech corridor. Great Falls is a mostly residential area nestled in a high ranking school system comprised of single-family homes of varying styles and sizes, from Tudor mansions and Craftsman homes to expansive horse farms and luxurious estates.

The community features retail shops, local businesses, and restaurants throughout its about 25 square miles. The Great Falls Village Centre is home to many shops, restaurants, health and fitness services, and financial institutions, as well as many other smaller shopping centers that populate the community. Great Falls, Virginia, is also known for its wealth of hiking and horse trails. The 800-acre Great Falls Park has been a popular outdoor attraction for many decades for boaters, fishers, hikers, cyclers, horseback riders, and picnickers.

Located in Fairfax County, Great Falls borders parts of Loudoun County, as well as the Potomac River. It’s conveniently positioned near the Capitol Beltway (495) and the George Washington Parkway, providing its residents with easy access to Washington, D.C. Great Falls is fairly spread out, however, so you need a car or other mode of transportation to live here and get around the community.