n Wester Loudoun LAY OF THE LAND Brossman’s Farm Stand W estern Loudoun is our contemplative, creative rural heart. Home to postcard-perfect villages, vine-covered river valleys, green fields dotted with red barns and horse farms rising up to the Blue Ridge Mountains – a famous 13-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail along its crest – the region’s drowsy beauty inspires a small-town charm and sophistication. TOP SIGHTS & EXPERIENCES Historic Towns : Family-friendly Purcellville has a wholesome Norman Rockwell feel; German settlement Lovettsville hosts an Oktoberfest each fall; Waterford, founded by Quakers in 1733, is a live-in museum; Lucketts is renowned for its roadside antique stores and serene Hamilton (est: 1835), lined with Victorian homes, is quintessential Americana. Appalachian Trail Gateway Villages : Designated “AT Communities,” Bluemont, Round Hill and Hillsboro offer easy access to the famous “Rollercoaster” section of the AT in the Blue Ridge. The three villages co-host the Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival each June. Craft Beverages : Sip artisanal ales and lagers in scenic farm breweries; sample award-winning estate wines in modish winery tasting rooms; enjoy bourbon, whiskey, rye, brandy and even gin in inventive distilleries. Family Farms : From spring and fall farm tours to farm stores selling fresh produce and handmade products (alpaca wool gloves and scarves), agribusiness is a way of life. Add in corn mazes, hay bale rides and u-pick for apples, strawberries, peaches and pumpkins, and it’s fun for the whole family. Dirt Roads : Lose yourself – and your cell signal – on the network of beautifully preserved gravel roads and back country lanes that link Loudoun’s farms and settlements. Scarlet Springs Farm BKD Bagels Great Country Farms 868 Estate Vineyards Bluemont Station Brewery & Winery Appalachian Trail Festival in The Gap 16 | VisitLoudoun.org
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