Vienna's Prettiest Event, Walk On The Hill, To Be Held For 51st Year

VIENNA, VA — Walk on the Hill has been a 51-year tradition in Vienna, allowing visitors to get a glimpse inside the gardens of the Windover Heights Historic District.

The 51st annual Walk on the Hill will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. A map of participating gardens for the self-guided walking tour is now available.

The Ayr Hill Garden Club and residents started the Walk on the Hill in the 1970s to highlight the character of the historic Windover Heights neighborhood, which has been maintained and improved through renovations and additions. Today, Historic Vienna, Inc. co-sponsors the event with residents.

Participating properties are generally between Lawyers Road NW and Nutley Street NW. In addition, there will be a hospitality tent located at 277 Windover Avenue, native plant exhibits at Salsbury Spring by the Ayr Hill Garden Club (Lawyers Road and Windover Avenue) and Green Hedges School (415 Windover Avenue NW) and exhibit by the Vienna Public Art Commission at 277 Windover Avenue. Music at 288 Windover Avenue will include the Green Hedges Jazz Band from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Vienna Community Band from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. At 223 Walnut Lane, the Hickory Grove Band will perform from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Parking will be available at Green Hedges School, 415 Windover Avenue NW.