Fall is a busy time of the year. Summer vacations are over, school is back in session, the weekends are filling with activities, and the days are slowly getting shorter. In wine country, it’s also harvest time which means the wineries are in full swing bringing in the harvest, crushing the grapes, and beginning [...]
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 [...]
Last year we shared with you some of our favorite outdoor dining spots around Loudoun County. We still love these spots and while some new ones have opened, we’re thinking outside the dining room. Food trucks may be a new craze but roadside stands have long been a great way to pick up a fast, [...]
I love Friday! There’s an excitement to the day – everyone’s in a good mood, looking forward to their weekend plans. It’s an easy reason to celebrate and what better way to kick off the weekend than celebrating with an entire historic downtown district! Leesburg’s monthly First Friday event unites the downtown businesses in a [...]