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 Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg Lost Barrel Brewing Greenhill Vineyards National Sporting Library and Museum The town’s National Sporting Library and Museum is the nation’s leading resource on equestrian and outdoor pursuits. As part of Christmas in Middleburg festivities each December, horses and hounds lead the glittering Middleburg Hunt Review parade through town. On the northern outskirts, Salamander Middleburg, which holds three prestigious five-star ratings by Forbes, hosts 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. Discover downtown gems and equestrian Middleburg Hunt Review, part of Christmas in Middleburg fun in Middleburg, the heart of Horse and Hunt Country. 19 | Official Visitors Guide