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Tysons: VA-7 - MM 59.8 - EB
Few places in Northern Virginia have a history as closely tied to the expansion of Washington’s suburban road network as Tysons. Situated in Fairfax County, south of the Potomac River, it began as a rural crossroads before highways accelerated its growth into a major commercial district. Route 7 runs through the area, and Washington Metro’s Silver Line links Tysons with downtown Washington and Dulles International Airport. High-rise offices, apartment buildings and large retail complexes now occupy the former Tysons Corner community. The district is a defining example of Northern Virginia’s postwar transformation from farmland into a dense center for employment, shopping and urban living.
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