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Virginia Wine Adventures
I was pleasantly surprised by the tour. The tour folks seemed a bit disorganized when I was arranging it - phone numbers not working, slow to answer emails. Once our guide picked us up though it was fabulous. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. The lunch was great. The day very relaxed - we could stay as long as we liked at each winery. It was a little pricey but probably worth it in the long run. Having someone else drive is really the way to do this. Plus the driver knew lots of scenic back roads to travel. A great way to see the area.
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Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
Tour times are listed wrong: tours are 11 AM and 1 PM (not 2 PM).
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Very Virginia Shop
The Very Virginia and The Pink Shop are awesome! Love the gifts I can buy for my family that have Leesburg all over it. The onwer is amazing! Despite the fact she was technically closed, she allowed me to come in at near 9pm one evening to buy a gift I needed for that weekend. She was so helpful and so courteous - what all business owners should be. Love the 2 stores!!!!!
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Discover the charm.
Stroll through Leesburg's historic district and you'll discover quaint shops situated in stately buildings. Home furnishings and fashion clothing stores, art and antique galleries, gourmet food and wine boutiques, and more are waiting to be explored. Nearby is the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, featuring over 110 outlet stores including Restoration Hardware Furniture and Burberry. Originally known as "George Town," in honor of King George II, the town became Leesburg, named for the influential Lee family of Virginia, in 1758. It was here that Colonial farmers and city dwellers gathered during court sessions to discuss taxes and the King.
Visitors wishing to learn more about the town's and county's history can visit the Loudoun Museum. Dodona Manor, the home of General George C. Marshall, who served as the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and Secretary of State, is here as well. Nearby, the area's only Civil War engagement can be explored at Balls Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, which includes interpretive markers, wooded trails, and guided history tours on seasonal weekends.
Two historic estates are located nearby. Oatlands Plantation is a 330-acre property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and offers tours of the mansion in addition to tours of the formal 4-acre garden. Historic Morven Park is the former home of Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis and also features the Winmill Carriage Collection. The Thomas Balch Library houses a wealth of genealogy information and Loudoun history.
To explore the history and architecture of the town, pick up a copy of "Exploring Leesburg: Guide to History and Architecture," a self-guided walking tour booklet at the Loudoun County Visitors Center or at the Loudoun Museum.
Popular Leesburg events include the festive Leesburg’s First Friday, the first Friday evening of every month except January, when the many art galleries, antique shops, and specialty stores in the historic district extend their evening hours. During the Flower & Garden Festival in April the streets are transformed into a botanical paradise. Vendors offer award-winning landscape displays with designers on hand, fresh cut flowers, trees and shrubs, garden sculptures, arts and crafts, fountain displays, and much more.
Visitors can savor a "taste" of Loudoun in Leesburg, at one of many fine and casual restaurants including the Leesburg Restaurant, a local favorite diner, to finer dining featuring fresh local produce including Tuscarora Mill and Lightfoot.
Town of Leesburg
25 West Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20178
703-777-2420
www.leesburgva.gov
Upcoming Events in Leesburg
Fri, Sep 03, 2010Leesburg's First Friday - Held the first Friday of every month, except January, Leesburg's First Friday lets you fully...
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Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series Presents The Wall and Frye Band - Experience live music under the stars at Shadow Lake while sipping a cool glass of Chardonnay or...
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Gardens at Sunset - Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit Oatlands after hours. Wander the garden or spread a blanket...
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