Ashburn

Ashburn Ice House is Loudoun’s original ice rink; TopGolf on Route 7 lets you practice your swing – while drinking cocktails; at nearby iFly Loudoun, fly without a parachute in an indoor wind tunnel that simulates skydiving. The scenic W&OD Trail cuts through the southern part of Ashburn.

Where to begin? From the modish wine and small plates eatery AhSo, to food from the sleepless streets of Thailand at Sense of Thai St and Indian classics at Rupa Vira’s The Signature, some of the finest restaurants in Virginia are here in Ashburn.

Loudoun’s first brewery, Old Dominion Brewing Company, opened in Ashburn in 1989 and while it’s no longer around, it helped inspire the county’s craft ale revolution. Multiple Ashburn breweries keep the flag flying, like the innovative Lost Rhino Brewing Company.

Ashburn is home to many high-end retail and residential complexes. Visit One Loudoun, Loudoun Station and Brambleton Town Center, all of which feature a range of chic boutiques and designer homeware and fashion outlets.

• EatLoco Farmers Markets (Saturdays at One Loudoun; Sundays at Brambleton): A treasure trove of fresh produce and proteins, homemade baked goods and various artisan goods including fresh pasta, lobster, seafood, coffee and so much more, the EatLoco Farmers Market is a great place to spend your weekend.
• Brambleton Town Center’s Trick-or-Treat (October): This Halloween party is a festive family celebration featuring trick-or-treating, a DJ and monster mash, fun games, balloon artists, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and festive fall photo spot.
• One Loudoun Halloween Bark Bash: (October): The Halloween Bark Bash at One Loudoun is an outdoor, Halloween-themed festival, bringing together local pet-focused businesses, animal rescue groups, and pet owners for an exciting day of trick or treating, adoptable dogs, music, costumes, and animals galore.