LAY OF THE LAND MIDDLEBURG Nestled in lush Blue Ridge foothills this gorgeous Piedmont town dates back to 1728 when a fi eldstone tavern – today’s boutique Red Fox Inn – was established by a cousin of George Washington. Its picture-perfect downtown is lined with country-chic boutiques, cafés, restaurants and galleries, while the surrounding land is a dreamscape of mansions, elegant wineries, craft breweries and horse farms. Equestrian-themed Salamander Resort & Spa hosts the star-studded Middleburg Film Festival each year, a major stop on the Oscar trail. See for yourself why Jackie Kennedy and Liz Taylor frequently visited the town. Main Photo: Middleburg’s historic district (Neal Alfano); Red Fox Inn; Horse & Hunt Country (@mortgagehallmiddleburg); Salamander Resort & Spa (Justin Kriel) Scan for a video about Middleburg ASHBURN Farmland until the early 1980s, Ashburn is now a major commercial, residential and nightlife hub. It’s home to chic lifestyle, dining and entertainment destinations such as One Loudoun; sports complexes TopGolf and Ashburn Ice House and the tech servers of Data Center Alley, through which 70% of the world’s internet traffi c fl ows . There’s a thriving craft beer culture, many superb ethnic and family-run local restaurants and a hopping late-night bar scene. Photo: One Loudoun at night Scan for a video about Ashburn 8 | VisitLoudoun.org
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