FOX 5 takes a ‘Zip Trip’ through Reston destinations and businesses

RestonNow.com August 28, 2023 at 3:02pm

FOX5's Erin Como at Reston Town Center (via FOX5) — FOX5 reporter Erin Como stands in front of Mercury Fountain at Reston Town Center (via FOX5)

Reston was under the lens on Friday (Aug. 25), as FOX 5 featured the planned community in its series on notable neighborhoods in the D.C. region.

The series, called Zip Trip, broadcast from Reston Town Center’s pavilion in the morning. The show highlighted the top five attractions in Reston: Reston Community Center (#5), Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (#4), Lake Fairfax Park (#3), Lake Anne Village Center (#2), and the town center (#1).

Reporter Erin Como said that Reston Town Center “offers all forms of fun,” ranging from the iconic Mercury fountain to shopping and events under the recently renovated pavilion.

Featured businesses and other organizations included:

Bike Lane Brewing & Cafe and the Lake Anne Brew House put their drinks to the test in a battle of the brews, while NOVA Wild presented its animal friends — including recent additions to the rebranded zoo’s family.

The feature also included a roundup on the real estate market in Reston.

Rob Tucker, a local pickle ball and tennis instructor who works for Reston Association, was recognized at the a hometown hero during the trip.

“My work is to promote the live, work, play motto,” Tucker said.

The last Zip Trip for the year will take in National Harbor on Friday (Sept. 1). FOX 5 visited 15 cities in the summer tour.

Screenshot via FOX5