Summer is officially here which means two things are at their peak – summer harvest and festivals. This also means that festivals celebrating the foods of summer are peaking and Loudoun has several coming up in the next few weeks. From local wine festivals to certified barbecue competitions and pick-your-own fruit, here are some summer [...]
Loudoun is full of Civil War history and sites. As one local historian said, “it’s around every corner.” Nowhere is that more true than in our historic county seat of Leesburg. One home in particular outshines the rest in historical significance: The Glenfiddich House. This home, called Harrison Hall at the time of the Civil [...]
We here at Visit Loudoun live, breathe, and work Loudoun. And it doesn’t stop at the end of the work day. Loudoun is a pet friendly destination and the pets of Visit Loudoun know it! We love taking our dogs for long walks on the W&OD or Appalachian Trail. Strolling the streets of Middleburg, stopping [...]
Possibly one of the coolest, and most historic events of the year will occur next week: the arrival of Space shuttle Discovery and “Welcome Discovery” celebration at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia! Visit Loudoun will commemorate the event with special packages and events. Check them out at [...]
The Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon will be held on June 2. After all, we are DC’s Wine Country! The race is a great way to experience our wine country, on foot! Plus, at the end, there’s a wine festival and later that night a music and wine festival too. Its a TON of fun. For [...]