LAY OF THE LAND N estled in lush Blue Ridge foothills, this gorgeous Piedmont town dates back to 1728 when a fieldstone tavern – today’s boutique Red Fox Inn – was established by a cousin of George Washington. Hailed as the nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital, its picture-perfect downtown is lined with country-chic boutiques, gourmet cafés, farm-to-fork restaurants and galleries, while the surrounding land is a dreamscape of elegant wineries, craft breweries and horse farms. The town’s National Sporting Library and Museum is the nation’s leading resource on equestrian and outdoor pursuits. Each December, horses and hounds lead the glittering Christmas in Middleburg parade through town. On the northern outskirts, equestrian-themed Salamander Resort & Spa hosts the annual Family Reunion food and wine festival that celebrates diversity in the hospitality community as well as the star-studded Middleburg Film Festival, a major stop on the Oscar trail. See for yourself why Jackie Kennedy and Liz Taylor frequently visited the town. National Sporting Library & Museum Middleburg Hunt by @mortgagehallmiddleburg Discover downtown gems and equestrian fun in Middleburg, the heart of Horse and Hunt Country. King Street Oyster Bar 12 | VisitLoudoun.org