Loudoun is lovely all year round, but the festive season is especially magical as craft fairs, seasonal concerts and other family-friendly holiday events abound, just an hour from Washington D.C. In downtown Leesburg, the giant Christmas tree and storefronts glitter with twinkling lights while over…
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Whether it’s dancing to your favorite cover band, dining out in style in one of our acclaimed restaurants, sipping craft cocktails in a late-night lounge or cozying up in a country B&B, there are many ways to ring in the New Year in Loudoun. Not all the fun has to happen at night. There are hiking…
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We’re blessed in Loudoun to be surrounded by superb wineries and breweries, a bounty of fresh farm produce and a subculture of creative artisans designing everything from ceramic wine cups to floral centerpieces. There’s no better time to take advantage of this epicurean abundance and crafting…
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Loudoun knows its wine and beer but we also know cakes. And cookies. And chocolate. And ice cream. In other words, if it’s dessert you’re after, we have you covered. Here we list 10 dessert temples to satisfy your sugar cravings in Loudoun Dana's Cake Shoppe In 2012, Syrian native Dana Alfahham was…
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Growing up in Africa there was only one thing about Christmas Day my sisters and I didn’t like: dessert. Insane, I know. What kid doesn’t like sweets? But dessert when I was a kid was Christmas Pudding, which was essentially a steamed fruit and nut cake slathered in brandy butter. My mother would…
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From boutique shopping in Leesburg, to the trendy stores and galleries of Middleburg and the craft beverages, produce and artisanal goods in more rural parts of the county, we’re spoiled for holiday gift choices in Loudoun. But sometimes we all need a little help to get the right gift. A couple of…
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From a former Cobra helicopter pilot opening a brewery in Sterling to honor veterans to a former Navy Medical Research Institute chemist experimenting with hemp and CBD on a farm in Lovettsville, Loudoun is home to several veterans who have launched innovative and inspirational businesses in the…
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Loudoun is a cultural and culinary melting pot with a dazzling array of tastes and epicurean traditions. In recent years it’s become a mecca for incredible Latin cuisine – everything from authentic Mexican “street food” to trendy new gourmet restaurants serving the freshest, spiciest, most authentic…
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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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There’s something thrilling about suddenly discovering you have a long weekend ahead. Summer might be winding down, but Labor Day Monday approaches and what better way to enjoy the extra day off than with a mini-vacation in DC’s Wine Country®? HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST WAYS TO CLOSE OUT THE SUMMER…
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