Chantilly is neither a city nor a town but a Census Designated Place (CDP). As of 2020, the population is 24,301. Living in Chantilly, Virginia, offers a beautiful blend of suburban comfort, natural beauty, enthralling history, and convenient access to urban amenities. Situated just a stone's throw from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and approximately 25 miles from Washington DC, living in Chantilly provides you with every convenience. 

The nearby Sully Historic Site, a preserved 18th-century plantation and home of Richard Bland Lee, offers a glimpse into the region's past. It hosts educational programs, special events, and guided tours, immersing residents in local history. Additionally, check out Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, a 650-acre park with a history that spans 8,000 years! Inside the Visitor Center, you can learn about the park's history, see reptiles and amphibians, and enjoy children's hands-on activities. Explore pollinator gardens, a historic kitchen garden, and historic structures outside the Visitor Center.

For shopping, dining, and entertainment, residents have access to a variety of options. With restaurants spanning from Tex-Mex places like El Fresco Mexican Grill, casual Turkish eateries like Ottoman Kitchen, delicious Korean restaurants like Taste of Korea, to classic American fare like Lazy Dog, there is something for everyone. One of Chantilly's most popular attractions is the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The museum has nearly 200 aircraft on display, including an Air France Concorde, the largest collections of Japanese and German World War II aircraft worldwide, helicopters, commercial and private airplanes, and more. Along with the impressive aircrafts on display, you can watch an IMAX movie on Northern Virginia's largest screen, participate in a virtual spacewalk, and test your piloting skills in their flight simulator. Another unique feature in Chantilly is the Dulles Expo Center. With annual conventions like The D.C. Big Flea & Antiques Market, BrickFair LEGO Expo, International Gem & Jewelry Show, Fairfax Comic Con, DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, Capital Art and Craft Festival, and more, the Dulles Expo Center is sure to spice up any boring weekend. 

Northern Virginia is known for great schools. All of the public schools in Chantilly are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. You can explore the zoned schools for each home you are considering using their helpful boundary finder tool. I recommend carefully researching area schools before making a home purchase since where you live will have a big impact on the type of education your children will receive. If you live in Chantilly, here is a list of the schools that your children could be districted to: 

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