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CDP in Virginia, United States
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Chantilly is a city in Fairfax County, Virginia near Dulles International Airport. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum is the most popular attraction in Chantilly.
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Located near Dulles International Airport, this Smithsonian museum opened in 2003 to house many illustrious air/spacecraft that would not fit into the 1976 museum in the National Mall. The Udvar-Hazy collection includes the SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane, the Concorde supersonic jet, the Enola Gay B-29, the Super Constellation, and the space shuttle Discovery. In addition, the museum contain an observation tower and an IMAX theater. The museum is free; there is a charge for the IMAX. Parking is available for $15/vehicle.
Public transportation to the Udvar-Hazy Center from Washington DC is now relatively easy; take the Silver Line Metro train to Innovation Center, then catch the 983 Fairfax Connector bus to the Udvar-Hazy Center. Buses run every 30 min M-F and once an hour on weekends. The 983 bus also stops at Dulles Airport, so it can be used by visitors with a layover there.
Chantilly Battlefield Park
A 5-acre (2-ha) farmland on which a major Civil War battle took place
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a large area preserved for the multitude of wild animals and plants. The park has various historic buildings, such as a smokehouse, dairy complex, beehives and gardens. It also has multiple sport fields and hiking trails. It has meadow, ponds, and a forest.
Sully Plantation
Is the house of Richard Bland Lee, the first North Virginia Congressman. The house reflects the historic era and style, consisting of authentic antique furniture and utensils.
Pleasant Valley Golfer's Club is privately own, with 18-holes.
Local restaurant; tasty, cheap lunch specials.
The Bungalow Billiards and Brew Co is a billiards, bar, and restaurant consisting primarily of American food.
Free Dulles airport shuttle, continental breakfast daily, free high-speed Wi-Fi access.
Offers over 40,000 sq ft of event space and 31 meeting rooms for weddings and conferences.
The Wingate is 4 miles from the Dulles Airport and offers free airport shuttle and wireless internet.
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