About Clifton

Take a step back in time. Much of Clifton still looks as it did 100 years ago. Welcome to a place where neighbors know and care about each other and gather at local events throughout the year. Welcome to a place where you can park on the side of the road and walk through the town - rather than parking in a multi-level garage and taking public transportation to get from place to place. Clifton's appeal is its beautiful location in Southwest Fairfax County, Virginia and feel of the country, while still being within 30 minutes of Washington DC. The historic buildings, quaint shops, narrow streets, and active railroad track running through the center of town, all add to the ambiance of the town.

The Clifton Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August, 15, 1985. The people of Clifton are proud of their hometown and it shows.

View article about Clifton, VA in Cooperative Living Magazine, June 2000

Historic Structures, link to additional information on Clifton

More about Clifton

Around Clifton

Restaurants

Heart In Hand
Telephone 703.830.4111

The Worsham family, Clifton residents since 1971, founded the restaurant in 1982. It began as a one room lunch and tea room to interest shoppers to the historic town of Clifton. Due to customer request, dinner and holiday meals were added. Soon after, the restaurant branched out to include catering services. Today, the restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

Trummer's on Main

7134 Main Street | Clifton, VA 20124
703.266.1623

Rustic elegance set within Main Street charm serving creative American cuisine.

Local Churches

Clifton Baptist Church

Clifton Presbyterian Church

Second Baptist Church The Second Baptist Church up from the Clifton Baptist church was the very first church in Clifton.  It is very historical because it was the very first African American church in Fairfax County.

Clifton Events

The Clifton Betterment Association sponsors a series of events throughout the year to promote a sense of community among the residents.

Spring Home and Garden Tour

The Canary Cottage was featured on the 2001 Garden Tour sponsored by the Clifton Community Women's Club.

5K Race - June

Fourth of July

Clifton Day - The Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend

Clifton Day highlights the town's 19th-Century heritage and beautiful architecture. The entire event depends on volunteers. It is a great opportunity to get to know neighbors, have fun, and foster Clifton's special community feeling.

The official start time is 11AM, but the town has known to have serious antique-seekers lining up at 8. The day's events include live music at the Fire Station, craft demonstrations, pony rides from the Clifton Horse Society, a Civil War camp by the 49th VA infantry, Dominion Virginia Power cherry picker rides, and of course, lots of great food, courtesy of Clifton Community Woman's Club, the Girl and Boy Scouts, Clifton Lions and Lionesses, Clifton Presbyterian Church, and the Gentleman's Club. Many town businesses will also be open, as will the Primitive Baptist Church. There will be plenty of antiques, handicrafts, and fine arts for sale. Check out the Fire Hall and the Town Hall, where the Clifton Farmer's Market will be selling apples and pumpkins. See more at www.cliftonday.com.

Holiday Candlelight Tour

The Canary Cottage was featured on the 2000 Holiday Candlelight Tour.

New Year's Eve Celebration

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