Loudoun has a thriving café culture but sometimes we need a little bit more with that cup of craft Joe. Eggs and a Bloody Mary, perhaps? Yes, it’s time for a long and decadent brunch. Here we select six top brunch spots in Loudoun. Magnolias at the Mill, Purcellville Sometimes you deserve a feast…
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Loudoun is lovely all year-round, but the holidays are especially magical as craft fairs, seasonal concerts and family-friendly events abound. In downtown Leesburg the giant Christmas tree and store fronts glitter with twinkling lights while over in Middleburg the annual Christmas in Middleburg…
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Nestled in lush Blue Ridge foothills, this gorgeous Piedmont town dates back to 1728 when a fieldstone tavern – today’s boutique Red Fox Inn – was established by a cousin of George Washington. Hailed as the nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital, its picture-perfect downtown is lined with country-chic…
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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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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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Picture the scene: dozens of scarlet-jacketed riders, packs of pure-bred foxhounds, vintage horse-drawn carriages, a 1.5-mile-long procession of floats, firetrucks, drummers, bagpipers, bikers on Harleys… Welcome to Christmas in Middleburg, Virginia An hour west of Washington, D.C., historic…
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Loudoun is rich in history: Colonial towns, Quaker villages, Revolutionary and Civil War skirmishes. For all our storied past, however, Loudoun’s history is not locked away in a museum. Here, we highlight five historic buildings in Loudoun that have found second life as restaurants, bars, shops or…
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Looking for a perfect way to end your work day? There's nothing better than drink specials, discounted munchies and catching up with friends over happy hour! No need to go into the city, let the stress of your busy day melt away at one of Loudoun’s top-rated happy hour spots! With specials running…
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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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Days are getting shorter and evenings are starting to feel a little cool. We all know the signs:…
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