Clifton, Virginia

With its Victorian architecture, rolling hills, and quaint shops, Clifton feels more like an English village than a Washington, D.C. suburb. All that’s missing are thatched roofs and a bloke named Nigel. Clifton is a registered National Historic District, with real estate consisting of large single-family homes, mostly on expansive wooded lots set back from winding roads. Its charming Main Street is lined by historic homes, restaurants and shops. And despite being a small town, Clifton is also home to tranquil hiking trails and Fairfax County’s first winery. Yep, Clifton has it all.