LAY 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 & Tavern – 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. Middleburg National Sporting Library & Museum OF THE LAND Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg 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, Salamander Middleburg, which holds three prestigious five-star ratings by Forbes, 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. The Red Fox Inn & Tavern by @preppypatriots Middleburg Hunt by @mortgagehallmiddleburg Discover downtown gems and equestrian fun in Middleburg, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards the heart of Horse and Hunt Country. 16 | VisitLoudoun.org