Tysons Corner, Virginia
Population: 13,214
Located in Fairfax County
Frequently referred to as the "downtown of Northern Virginia," Tysons Corner is one of the fastest growing corporate centers in the country. Located in Fairfax County, at the previously rural junction of Routes 7 and 123, Tysons Corner is quickly becoming one of the principal high technology centers in the United States. Many industry analysts believe that this area has surpassed Boston's Route 128 Corridor and Silicon Valley in California in its contributions to this field. A healthy business climate is only one reason why people move to Fairfax County. The quality of life in the region is one of the best in the country. With many parks and recreation facilities, excellent schools and libraries, ample cultural resources, and a location convenient to both the mountains and the seashore, Fairfax County is an outstanding place to live and work. For recreation, the Fairfax County Park Authority manages more than 14,000 acres of park land providing an assortment of activities from fishing and camping to golfing and horseback riding. For those who prefer to be spectators, excitement can be found in professional sports. The Washington Redskins, the Washington Wizards, the Washington Capitals, and the Baltimore Orioles draw heavily from the area. Fairfax County is known for its excellence in education. The public school system produces outstanding scholars and has been referred to by the Secretary of Education as "a lighthouse for the nation." In higher education, Fairfax is home to the fastest growing university in the country, George Mason University, as well as extension programs from the University of Virginia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Northern Virginia Community College, the state's largest higher education institution, offers a two-year degree program and a wide variety of continuing education courses.
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