The City of Clifton, VA
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The city of Clifton is located in the state of Virginia and has a population of 216 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Clifton is Washington, approximately 24 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Clifton, including Subway at Signal Hill, El Vaquero, Hunan Star Restaurant, Casablanco and Fat Punks' Restaurant. For a larger selection of Clifton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Clifton Golf Courses, Arenas and/or Museums, including the Manassas Hills Golf Club, Twin Lakes Golf Course, Lakes Course at Twin Lakes, Virginia Golf Center & Academy and Westfields Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Clifton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 4 airports are located in or near Clifton:
- College Park Airport (CGS)
- Manassas Regional Airport (MNZ)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
Clifton, Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Clifton
In the month of December, Clifton experiences an average high temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 28 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.7 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Clifton with daytime temperatures averaging 86 degrees in the summer, and 46 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Clifton to receive an average of 2.6 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.2 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 104 degrees in the summer and as low as -8 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Clifton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 69 degrees, and nighttime lows of 44.
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Clifton, Virginia Attractions
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Bender Arena - American University - Washington, Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, DC. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the American University Eagles basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.
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Blue Mash Golf Club - , Laytonsville, The Blue Mash Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Montgomery County Maryland. This course is located in the city of Laytonsville. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 301-670-1966.
Address: 5821 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville, MD 20882
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Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course - Ashburn, The Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Loudoun County Virginia. Built in 1994, this Ashburn course designed by Hank Gordon is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 703-327-3403. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 42180 Ryan Rd, Ashburn, VA 20148
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Brookside Gardens - , Wheaton, Brookside Gardens are public gardens located within Wheaton Regional Park, at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland. The gardens themselves are open daily without charge. However, certain annual events there are held that may charge a nominal fee.
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Bull Run Golf Club - Haymarket, The Bull Run Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Prince William County Virginia. Built in 1998, this Haymarket course designed by Rick Jacobson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 703-753-7777. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 3520 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VA 20169
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Burke Lake Golf Center - Fairfax Station, The Burke Lake Golf Center is an 18 hole public golf course in Fairfax County Virginia. Built in 1970, this Fairfax Station course designed by Leon Howard & Dave Bennett is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 703-323-1641. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
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Carlyle House - Alexandria, Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751-53. It is situated in the city’s Old Town on North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
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Charles Sumner School - Washington, The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C. Named for the prominent abolitionist and United States Senator Charles Sumner, the school became the first teachers college for black citizens in the city and the headquarters of its segregated school system for African American students. It currently houses a small museum, a research room, art exhibits, and the archives of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
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Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, Chatham Manor is the Georgian-style home built between 1768 and 1771 by William Fitzhugh on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg, . It was for more than a century the center of a large, thriving plantation. Flanking the main house were dozens of supporting structures: a dairy, ice house, barns, stables. Down on the river were fish traps. The 1,280-acre estate included an orchard, mill, and a race track where Fitzhugh's horses vied with those of other planters for prize money.
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Christian Heurich Mansion - Washington, Heurich House, which is also referred to as the Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
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Clifton, Virginia Hotels
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Clifton, Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Clifton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Sandwich Shops, Fine Dining Restaurants, Seafood and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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Clifton Articles
Published September 6, 2011
Charming Fredericksburg Virginia is a friendly town to visit that fits the bill for American history buffs, scenery lovers, and shopping enthusiasts.
Published December 9, 2010
There museums and attractions galore to take the kids in the DC area from the International Spy Museum to the historical the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Published December 9, 2010
The Smithsonian in Washington DC is the world's single largest museum complex, with nineteen museums, the zoo, and a variety of research facilities under its umbrella.
