Explore Loudoun Official Visitor Guide

Accommodations

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:53:46 +0000

IN DC'S WINE COUNTRY^®

After a day of wine, beer and fine food in fresh mountain air, why not linger longer? Let Loudoun’s winding country roads lead you to your ideal place to stay.

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Farm-to-Table Goodness

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:51:38 +0000

With access to abundant seasonal ingredients, grass-fed meats and locally grown produce, Loudoun’s chefs deliver mouthwatering feasts. Try these farm-to-table greats celebrated for fresh flavors and elevated cuisine.

LOCAL PROVISIONS
The vibrant Sterling restaurant of power-chef couple Ally and Michael Stebner uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, their own pastas and a classic wood-burning oven to grill meats and bake bread. Try the watermelon and local feta salad and the Roseda Farms Flat Iron Steak with a beer from Loudoun’s Lost Rhino Brewing Company.

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Spirits, Ciders & Cocktails

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:51:12 +0000

CATCH THE SPIRIT
Catoctin Creek Distillery, Loudoun’s first distillery since Prohibition when it opened in Purcellville in 2009, produces hand-crafted brandy, gin and award-winning organic rye sold in bars from Malibu to Manhattan. Enjoy flights and specialty cocktails in the tasting room, and take home bottles of the flagship Roundstone Rye.

Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg is on a quest to bring back “lost spirits,” liquors that fell out of fashion post-Prohibition. Distiller Peter Ahlf, a former NASA scientist, makes a superb 140% proof verte (green) Absinthe Supérieure based on a 19th century French recipe, and an 80% proof twice-distilled apple brandy aged in whiskey barrels. You’ll also find a Virginia bourbon, white rum, amaretto liqueur and cassis.

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Historic & Cultural Treasures

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:49:07 +0000

Loudoun’s rich history and unique cultural attractions make it one of the most venerated corners of America. Explore these must-see landmarks.

MORVEN PARK: Also known as Loudoun’s Central Park, this inviting 1,000-acre property was the home of early 20th-century Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis. Walk the boxwood gardens and tour the stately rooms and halls of the Davis Mansion.

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Eventful Seasons

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WINTER

AVG. TEMPS : 42° HIGH | 26° LOW

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Explore Towns & Villages

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Loudoun is a time machine. Leap into the future in the dynamic tech-driven hubs and fast-growing suburbs of the east; step into the past in historic towns and villages of the west. From Ashburn to Bluemont, Sterling to Lovettsville and storied stops in between, these are the captivating towns and regions of Loudoun to explore.

SEE LOUDOUN TOWNS COME TO life!
Watch short videos to see the highlights of Loudoun’s top towns.

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Transportation & Travel Tips

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:44:46 +0000

With Dulles International Airport (IAD) in the southeast corner of the county and Washington, DC just 25 miles away, Loudoun is home to a major international transport hub and on the doorstep of one the most dynamic cities on earth.

GETTING AROUND
Having your own vehicle is ideal when visiting Loudoun, but you’ll find a variety of ways to get around.

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Accommodations Listings

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:13:50 +0000

Featured Listings

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles North Loudoun
Your Ashburn destination for weddings, events and weekend escapes. Relax and enjoy spacious all-suite stays near Dulles.
hilton.com/en/hotels/wasnles
(703) 723-5300

Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast
This 47-acre estate with pool, historic lodging and event space is perfect for weddings or your next getaway in Middleburg.
briarpatchbandb.com
(703) 327-5911

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Many Ways to Stay

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:13:30 +0000

From historic boutique inns and countryside resorts to cozy B&Bs, Loudoun’s accommodations appeal to an array of styles and budgets.

Loudoun is home to two luxury resorts. In the north, on the banks of the Potomac River in Leesburg, Lansdowne Resort is a modern 296-room wellness destination with three golf courses, Spa Minérale and several restaurants featuring seasonal menus that enhance health and immunity. To the south, the 168-room, equine-themed Salamander Middleburg is the Washington, DC region’s first destination resort to be named a Forbes Five-Star-designated property.

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Wellness & Spa Culture

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:11:56 +0000

4 SPA EXPERIENCES WITH A FEEL-GOOD VIBE

LANSDOWNE RESORT’S SPA MINÉRALE, LEESBURG
Asian-inspired therapies at this upscale wellness destination include acupuncture, cupping and Eastern-style Gua Sha and Anma massages. Complementing the treatments, the resort’s restaurants use local, sustainably grown produce to enhance health and strengthen the body.

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Attractions & Family Fun

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:10:02 +0000

CHOOSE THRILLING ATTRACTIONS FOR ALL

Loudoun’s indoor and outdoor attractions offer a full range of family-friendly fun, from animal encounters to aerial adventures.

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Parks & Trails

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:09:07 +0000

PARKS & TRAILS TO EXPLORE

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
The Blue Ridge Mountains in western Loudoun are home to a swooping stretch of the world famous AT. Start at Bears Den Overlook above Bluemont with its spectacular views from the high rocks of the Shenandoah Valley, then cross Route 7 above Round Hill. Here, “The Rollercoaster” leads you down the mountain and over boulders forming a natural staircase to the Blackburn Trail Center log cabin.

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Outdoor Adventures

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:07:26 +0000

CHOOSE YOUR LOUDOUN ADVENTURE

OPT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

ZIPLINING
At Harpers Ferry Adventure Center on a rugged hilltop in far northwest Loudoun, the seven-stage zipline takes you through and above a dense forest canopy and includes a heart-in-mouth descent from a 100-foot Sky Bridge. Experienced guides are on hand to keep you safe. At Salamander Adventures in Middleburg, on the property of Salamander Middleburg, you can zipline past towering trees and enjoy stunning forest views on a thrilling five-stage course. They offer rappelling and archery, too, popular with team building groups. Refreshments: Harpers Ferry Brewing; Stoneybrook Farm Market, Hillsboro; Gold Cup Wine Bar, Middleburg

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Horse & Hunt Country

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:06:37 +0000

TROT, CANTER GALLOP

Experience Horse & Hunt Country

Middleburg has been America’s horse and hunt country capital since the early 1900s, its serene countryside preserved for racing, jumping, fox hunting, steeplechase and more. Discover equestrian experiences in this historic town and beyond.

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Adventures & Attractions

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:04:57 +0000

ENJOY THE THRILLS, SPILLS AND ACTION OF THE LOCO ADVENTURE TRAIL

From the Potomac River to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Loudoun is an exhilarating destination for the whole family. Hike, bike and horseback ride our parks and trails, zipline our forest canopies and enjoy high-adrenaline adventures both indoors and out.

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Taste What’s Brewing

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:03:38 +0000

With so much fertile farmland producing fresh fruit and grain, it’s no surprise Loudoun has become a vibrant craft beer destination.

More than 30 breweries make up the county’s LoCo Ale Trail, in a variety of locales – trendy urban taprooms, Piedmont farm beer gardens, mountaintop tasting rooms – few regions can match. While many breweries incorporate some local ingredients, some are inspired by the old European "land beer" ethos requiring beer be made solely with regional ingredients. Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery in Waterford leads the way, producing the first all-Loudoun grown beer – the crisp, citrusy Loudoun Grown Farmhouse Ale – in which every ingredient came from the farm or the county. Flying Ace Distillery & Brewery in Lovettsville uses their own rare heirloom Bloody Butcher corn in one of their cream ales while Chase Brewing in the Blue Ridge makes fruit-forward seasonal IPAs using peaches, strawberries and cherries from their own orchards.

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Loudoun Uncorked

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:58:32 +0000

Loudoun is an oenophile’s dream.

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Live the Farm Life

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:59:06 +0000

George Washington hailed Loudoun as “The Breadbasket of the Revolution.” With four distinct seasons, rich, loamy soil and storied agricultural traditions, Loudoun’s family farms and specialty cultivators supply a bounty of fresh food. Go straight to the source with these farm experiences.

FARM TOURS
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park: Explore interpretive hiking trails, pick sunflowers and pumpkins in season and say hello to all the cows, goats, alpacas, sheep, pigs and chickens at this 268-acre educational working farm run by NOVA Parks.

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Legacy of the Land

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:58:15 +0000

Loudoun is a rich tapestry of family farms embracing sustainable agriculture and ethical grazing and growing practices that nourish the soil – and the soul. We profile two families leaving a legacy.

THE ZURSCHMEIDE FAMILY, GREAT COUNTRY FARMS
Agritourism pioneer Bob Zurschmeide started selling vegetables out of a truck in western Loudoun in the 1980s. Today, his descendants oversee 300-acre Great Country Farms and its winery, brewery and cidery spin-offs. “At GCF we practice full circle farming,” farmer Andrew Taylor, Bob’s grandson, said. “Acres of fruit and veg provide a nutrient-rich orchard floor for the sheep, cows and chickens – and fresh produce for customers. Visitors can pick their own or buy from our farm market while leftovers are used for composting or feeding pigs to complete the circle.” Agritourism and education is a big component of GCF, with thousands of tourists, students and campers visiting each year.

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Artisan Finds & Shopping Hot Spots

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:56:24 +0000

Loudoun’s creative community of makers, artisans and crafters handmake everything from soaps and scented candles to wooden spoons, ceramics and jewelry. They even create winter clothing from the wool of locally raised sheep and goats.

Every corner of the county has an arts, craft or design store from which to “Take Loudoun Home.” Look out for Gateway Gallery & Gift Store in Round Hill, The Corner Store in Waterford, Handmade by LMAC in Sterling and the non-profit “Artists in Middleburg” shop.

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For the Love of Music

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:55:08 +0000

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC

From pop, country and bluegrass to soul, rock, jazz and a burgeoning singer-songwriter scene, Loudoun is a melting pot of music genres with a slate of unique venues to match. Tune into some of our big-name local artists on Spotify’s Songs of Loudoun playlist.

A STORIED MUSIC VENUE
Opened as a cinema in 1931, Leesburg’s Tally Ho Theater is a marquee venue showcasing big name acts, cover bands and local stars such as My Kid Brother and Emmet Swimming.

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Paint the Town

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:52:11 +0000

From murals, sculpture gardens and contemporary installations to galleries exhibiting impressionist paintings, modern art and local crafts, Loudoun’s visual arts are a creative feast.

MURALS & SCULPTURES

On a walking tour of downtown Leesburg, admire Kaeley Boyle’s technicolored train mural on South King Street Bridge, stop for a selfie at Sagtetopia’s turquoise-colored Discover the Charm Mural and explore the rotating conceptual artwork in Raflo Park Sculpture Garden. West of downtown at The Historic Douglass High School, the playground sculptures and murals pay tribute to African American history.

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Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:49:04 +0000

With storied towns and lush landscapes evocative of an oil painting, Loudoun has long inspired artists. From painters and muralists to musicians, writers, designers and crafters, the area’s creative minds and skilled hands feed an inspired culture and leisure experience.

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The Lay of the Land

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:40:51 +0000

Twenty-five miles and a world away from Washington, DC, Loudoun is a land of vine-covered river valleys, historic villages, fashionable towns and a dynamic craft beverage and epicurean scene.

START EXPLORING DC’s Wine Country^®

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Unique Packages & Experiences

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:39:49 +0000

BOUTIQUE TASTINGS

Cork & Keg’s curated seven-hour Bolds & Golds – Hidden Gems tour showcases the small-production craftsmanship of boutique wineries 868 Estate Vineyards, The Barns at Hamilton Station and Endhardt Vineyards, each acclaimed for their gold medal-winning wines. The Journey Through Wine, History & Heritage package meanwhile includes winemaker-led tastings at Zephaniah Farm Vineyard and a seated tasting and lunch at Williams Gap Vineyard.

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A Place Worth Pouring Over

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:38:14 +0000

In picturesque Loudoun, flourishing valleys and vineyards meet a collection of towns with unique character and charm. Sip, shop, ride and seek out your ideal kind of adventures. Here are some top experiences to savor.

SIP WINE & CRAFT BEER

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Welcome to DC’S Wine Country®

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:36:59 +0000

Lush landscapes and gorgeous views. 18th-century towns rich with history. Live music in the air. The aroma of wine after a swirl. Fresh flavors that delight the palate and creative twists that stir the soul. A visit to Loudoun County is a feast for the senses in any season.

Pour yourself into a destination you’ll love.

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