Eastern Loudoun continues to receive some great dining options, especially in the seafood department. First, we had great dishes at Sweetwater Tavern and Clydes Willow Creek Farm. Then came The Dock at Lansdowne and then Hooked. All great additions to Loudoun’s dining scene. Now comes Ford’s Fish Shack. This newcomer, right on Farmwell Road between Ashburn Village Parkway and Loudoun County Parkway (Farmwell is...
Loudoun historian Richard Gillespie once told me: “history is around every corner in Loudoun County.” And he was right. Sometimes the heritage of a place is in such plain view that you miss it. For instance, Vestal’s Gap Road. Situated between the parking lot of Dulles Town Center (across from Longhorn Steakhouse) and Nokes Boulevard in Sterling, this short stretch of historic roadbed is...
Do you have any plans for New Year’s Eve? On Friday, December 31st, kick off the New Year right with a celebration of music and the arts in historic downtown Leesburg! First Night Leesburg is a family-focused, alcohol-free event for all ages. Its a great way to celebrate with family and friends. Entertainment scheduled for this year includes more than 100 performances at more...
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…. 12 Visit Loudoun team members 11 Historic homes and museums 10 Scenic byways 9 Destination restaurants 8 Challenging golf courses 7 Charming small towns 6 Helpful Visitor Center hosts 5 Winery clusters 4 Country fairs 3 Washington Redskins Super Bowl victories 2...
The first snow of the year is coming down as we speak. This shot was taken from the walkway at the entrance to the Loudoun Visitors Center at Market Station in historic downtown Leesburg. Market Station, which is festively decorated for the holidays, features lots of great restaurants including Tuscarora Mill, a Loudoun Destination Restaurant, along with other great eateries. They’re a great place to...