Oakton is a quietly upscale, leafy Fairfax County suburb with safe, walkable neighborhoods, local cafés, parks and nearby trails—an ideal, comfortable home base for a travel therapist who wants restful weeks between shifts but enough everyday amenities and character to enjoy living there.
You’re an easy 20–30 minutes from Washington, D.C.’s museums, dining and nightlife, and a short drive to Tysons Corner and Arlington for major shopping, restaurants and transit connections, so you won’t feel stuck and can easily turn a temporary assignment into a longer stay.