On this date, 55 years ago, Elvis Presley recorded “Heartbreak Hotel.” I’m dedicating today’s post in honor of that occasion. It is an image of the Red Fox Inn in historic Middleburg, which certainly wouldn’t be confused with the Heartbreak Hotel, but then again, Virginia is for Lovers! And love sometimes breaks your heart…. But just around the corner of the weekend is Valentine’s...
One of my favorite places for a great meal and really great English-style pub atmosphere is the Hunter’s Head Tavern in Upperville, just a few miles west of Middleburg on Route 50. You’ll spot its signature red phone booth outside (the second one on Route 50 in Loudoun – know where the other one is?). Here, in this circa 1750 home, a warm fireplace warms...
Our trip down Route 50 (the John S. Mosby Highway) heading west continues into the town of Middleburg. I included the image of the entrance sign for a reason: we hear from lots of visitors that they like the ride to Middleburg as much as they like the town itself. Its a sumpremely picturesque drive, past rolling horse farms, polo fields, vineyards, and along...
In Loudoun County, Route 50 is called the John S. Mosby Highway. It’s named for the Confederate ranger who operated in the area during the Civil War. The village of Aldie, just west of the Route 50 and 15 intersection of Gilbert’s Corner (its the site of one of a series of four new round-abouts in the county), is a great place to stop...
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...
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...