So you know you want to set up a virtual office, but you’re still deciding exactly where it should be. There are many factors that go into deciding what location is best: proximity to your house, the commute, the type of restaurants and local businesses around. Reston, Virginia is a happening place—and it’s only getting busier. When you consider what is going on in the area, the decision to find a virtual office in Reston is pretty simple. Here are 5 pretty good reasons why you should set up your virtual office in Reston:
1. Restaurants galore!
Sick of having the same two or three restaurants to choose from for lunch? That is not an issue if your virtual office is in Reston. With Reston Town Center, Lake Anne, and Herndon around the corner, you have many options for your lunch break.
2. The Silver Line
With the Wiehle Avenue metro station set to open within the coming months, Reston has become super commutable. Add to that over 55 miles of bike paths, and you really have no excuse but to get to Reston! 30 minutes outside Washington D.C. and a mere 10 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport—Reston is really the perfect commuter spot.
3. The Outdoors
Need to step outside for a moment and take a breather? In Reston, the abundance of greenery will fit your needs. Want to go on a run after work? Hop on the Washington & Old Dominion trail. Need a pre-work place to sit and relax? Find a bench by one of Reston’s quiet lakes. Reston has 1,300 acres of open space and natural areas, which includes more than 60 miles of trails, dozens of recreational facilities, and two golf courses. The proximity to fresh air is really a huge perk of working in Reston.
4. Lots to do (after work)
It’s Friday afternoon, and you’re ready for the weekend. Is there anything to DO around? In Reston, there’s ALWAYS something going on. From live concert series, to wine and beer festivals, to a lux cinema, Reston is a happening place that will suit you after hours.
5. A Robust Business Scene
If you come to work in Reston, you won’t be the only one. Big companies such as BAE Systems, Fannie Mae, Lockheed Martin, Sprint, Oracle, Raytheon, Unisys and the U.S. Geological Survey have made homes in Reston. As of 2010, there were over 2,390 business establishments in the area, with nearly 21,000 jobs focused in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, nearly 7,000 in Information and 4,000 in Health Care and Social Assistance. Worried if there’s room for you in this bustling business community? Don’t! The area boasts 19.7 million square feet of office space. We'll make space for you!
