We are excited to tell you that a new, updated third edition of The Touring Guide to Loudoun, Virginia: DC’s Wine Country® has been published. We’ve made this third edition better than ever, and much more easier to use. It features itinerary-based information on wineries, destination restaurants, and local favorite dining suggestions. With more than 20 wineries spread among five distinct clusters, and several...
The weather is great here in Loudoun at this time of year: warm days, sunshine, cool nights. It’s a perfect time for a getaway, and this month there’s lots of special events to make your visit even more memorable. Mother’s Day Events On May 8, Willowcroft Farm Vineyards is having a Mother’s Day event that includes lunch, a tasting of wine, and Mimosas. Reservations...
Check out these Loudoun tourism related blogs. If you have a Loudoun tourism blog you follow, feel free to post it here. Lansdowne Resort – 45 holes of golf, 12,000 sq ft luxurious spa, 4-diamond accommodations, great dining and events…all in one blog. Corcoran Vineyards – Straight from the winemaker herself, Lori Corcoran. VIP Baseball – “Play ball” will be heard in Loudoun in...
Love local wine? Then head to Loudoun this weekend for the DrinkLocalWine.com conference. Loudoun’s reputation as a culinary and wine destination continues to grow by serving as host to the second annual conference. Several Loudoun wineries will be featured as part of conference, to be held this coming weekend on Sunday, April 25, at Lansdowne Resort outside Leesburg. Jennifer McCloud of Chrysalis Vineyards, Jennifer...
For local flavor, plan a visit to these establishments As we posted in our last update, Visit Loudoun was completing the process to name our new Loudoun Destination Restaurants (see here). We’re excited to announce the results for 2010 which were named at a press conference today at the Wine Kitchen in Leesburg. Destination Restaurants are defined by the International Culinary Tourism Association as...
Travelers today strive for unique experiences. They want something they can’t find where they live – whether it’s an attraction, event, retail shops, or accommodations. More and more, travelers are seeking unique dining as well. In essence, they are looking for destination restaurants – establishments that showcase local character, produce, and wine. The International Culinary Tourism Association defines a destination restaurant as “a restaurant...