Herndon is the gateway to the world where the innovations and opportunities of the 21st century are enhanced by a sense of community and responsive local government.

Located in western Fairfax County -- just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport -- Herndon is the third largest Town in Virginia with a population of 22,000.It has become a hub for information technology with several companies located in Herndon at the forefront. Although Herndon has grown into a major Northern Virginia commercial center over the last 20 years, the Town has maintained its unique sense of community and small-town charm.

One of the best examples of Herndon's blending of commerce and character is the Herndon Municipal Center complex. The $16 million complex was completed in 1995 after more than a decade of careful planning to revitalize the historic downtown and ensure it would be a thriving "people place," reminiscent of Herndon's early, bustling days as a farming village. The Herndon Municipal Center complex includes a branch of the Fairfax County library system, a government office building, the Herndon Council/Fairfax District Court meeting facility, and the Town Green for special events and concerts. Development of the complex led to the revitalization of several historic commercial buildings in the area.

Each year, thousands of people enjoy a wide array of free concerts and special events held on the Town Green, including the Herndon Festival, Music Under the Stars, Friday Night Live, Labor Day Jazz Festival and Folk Festival.

Herndon has a variety of other outstanding recreational amenities -- nine parks, the Herndon Community Center, the W&OD Bike Trail and the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. There are more than 100 restaurants offering a delicious selection of international cuisine and hotels that make visitors from across the country and the world feel at home in Herndon