Founded in 1732 by Pennsylvania Dutch who first called it “The German Settlement,” Loudoun’s northern-most town honors its roots with a boisterous Oktoberfest every fall that draws thousands of beer lovers. Recent years have seen a slate of superb new restaurants opening in the once sleepy historic…
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Loudoun’s county seat is a fashionable burg with a historic downtown buzzing with craft breweries, cocktail bars, artisanal coffee shops, farm-to-fork restaurants and chic boutiques and home decor stores. Dine on oysters, tacos, homemade pasta and more on King Street, Leesburg’s “restaurant row.”…
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Loudoun welcomes millions of visitors yearly, many of which arrive with their furry friends in tow. With dog-friendly resorts, shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries, Loudoun has become a must-visit destination for dog owners. Here, we highlight just how Fido can enjoy a vacation in DC’s Wine…
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A DAY OFF FOR DAD I stopped celebrating my birthday years ago – who wants to be reminded that you’ve past the half century mark? – but Father’s Day is different. I love being reminded that I’m a dad, and it’s one of the few days of the year that comes with a license to relax. So, what’s my idea of…
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We treasure our forests, parks, country roads and open space in Loudoun. The preservation of this land is a direct reflection of the communal effort to maintain a sustainable Loudoun. With scores of Loudoun farms, gardens and rural businesses, there is no shortage of green initiatives year-round…
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The temperatures are really heating up this summer! You can head to the pool for a refreshing dip or stay close to the air conditioning, but sometimes there is just nothing better than a frozen treat! Whether it’s creamy scoops, frozen sweets or icy drinks, Loudoun has plenty of options to keep you…
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Here are the best ways to tame the heat in Loudoun this summer! Claude Moore Park Community Center Pools, Sterling At the southern park entrance of Claude Moore Park in Sterling, past the wooded areas, wildlife and sparkling ponds is the recreation center building. Inside sits two pool areas, one…
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A dozen or so years ago my wife and I packed up our Volvo station wagon and two young kids and moved from Brooklyn, New York to Waterford, Loudoun County – swapping a sprawling metropolis of eight million people for the bucolic charm of a Quaker village with a population of 280. I’ve never…
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Looking for ideas this Mother’s Day? Well, you’re in luck because there are countless ways to show mom love right here in Loudoun! You don’t have to limit yourself, here are some of the best ways to celebrate the mom in your life! Preparing for Mom’s Big Day You don’t have to wait until the…
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You know when you spy the ultimate red-orange-yellow ombre leaf and you reflexively whip your phone out for that “It’s fall, y’all!” moment on your Instagram? Ever experienced a feed full of rainbows as soon as that multicolored magic strikes the sky or an avalanche of snow pics after the first…
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