Fall is here and the fresh mountain air calls. How better to experience Loudoun’s stunning countryside than on a drive down our winding country lanes, scenic byways and rugged dirt roads? Here we select three of the greatest drives in the county – and where to stop along the way. Drive One:…
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Loudoun is renowned for great restaurants, superb craft beverages, stylish boutiques and luxury resorts. But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a day out in DC’s Wine Country®. Here we recommend how to spend a day in Loudoun on a budget of $50. CUPPA JOE Start your day with a craft coffee…
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Loudoun is glorious in the fall. The air is crisp and cool, early morning mist hangs in the valley and the lush green of farm fields is offset by forests of burnt yellow, gold, and salmon red. It looks like an Impressionist oil painting. Few of us can paint like Monet though, so the next best thing…
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October is Virginia Wine Month! Many wine regions of the world are known for a signature grape: California for Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon for Pinot Noir, Argentina for Malbec, South Africa for Pinotage and so on. So, what is Loudoun – rapidly establishing itself as a powerhouse of Mid-Atlantic…
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When I was in my late teens I pretty much listened to one band and artist the entire time: The Smiths and their lead singer Morrissey. I grew out of this maudlin stage of life in my 20s and hadn’t given much thought to their music since. So, imagine my surprise last month when my 16-year-old…
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Early one Monday morning in late August, before most Loudoun businesses had even opened, six wine experts gathered in a private room in Echelon, the sleek restaurant on Leesburg’s King Street, to pass judgement on some of the finest wines in Loudoun County. The experts, among them Sommelier Kristy…
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Growing up in the deep south (Southern Africa to be precise), “back to school” shopping was easy –…
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Loudoun is beloved among outdoor enthusiasts for its kayaking, zip-lining, hiking and cycling…
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On a recent First Friday in Leesburg, the town looked like a trendy neighborhood of Paris or Rome…
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We’ve been saying for weeks that summer is here but summer only really kicks off this week -…
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