Travelistic: VisitLoudoun

Town of Lovettsville, VA Loudoun

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:25:13 GMT

Explore Loudoun's northern most town, the German settlement of Lovettsville.

tagged: lovettsville "small town" virginia loudoun heritag
duration: 2 Mins. 14 Sec.

Town of Purcellville, VA Loudoun

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:13:15 GMT

This charming farm town became the center of commerce in Western Loudoun with the arrival of the railroad in 1874. Today, the rail bed has been converted to the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, a paved multi-use recreation trail that runs 45 miles from Arlington, Virginia to Purcellville. Purcellville is also home to many unique shops and eateries, including the "oddest store in Loudoun County".

tagged: loudoun, virginia, w&od trail, cycling, bikes, antiques, shopping, country, "small town"
duration: 2 Mins. 22 Sec.

Video Extras: Balls Bluff

Thu, 21 May 2009 20:09:22 GMT

Producer: VisitLoudoun

Learn more about the Civil War battle of Ball's Bluff, October 21, 1861 in this in-depth video. The battle took place just outside Leesburg, Virginia in Loudoun County. The battle ended in disaster for Federal troops, who were pushed back down a 80ft steep embankment into the Potomac River. Historians such as Jim Morgan and Richard Gillespie provide the stirring accounts.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: loudoun virginia dc history heritage civil w
duration: 4 Mins. 55 Sec.

Culinary Overview: Loudoun County, Virginia

Thu, 21 May 2009 19:59:06 GMT

Producer: VisitLoudoun

This video offers an overview of all things culinary in Loudoun: DC's Wine Country. Enjoy wineries, destination restaurants and spectacular scenery of the beautiful Virginia countryside.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: wine winery dc virginia dining restaurants t
duration: 1 Mins. 46 Sec.

History & Heritage

Thu, 21 May 2009 19:56:13 GMT

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Enjoy the history and heritage of Loudoun County, Virginia through its historic sites, heritage and cultural festivals and events, historic towns and more.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: history heritage towns historic sites attract
duration: 1 Mins. 51 Sec.

Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit, Waterford, VA Loudoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:51:40 GMT

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Virginia's oldest juried crafts fair is held the first weekend of October throughout the National Historic Landmark Village of Waterford. The fair offers historic homes tours, 160 juried craftspeople with hands-on demonstrations, activities for the children, traditional music and dance, Colonial-era militia encampments, marching fife and drum corps, and Civil War re-enactors with skirmishes all weekend.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: crafts fair festivals history civil war heritage l
duration: 4 Mins. 9 Sec.

Washington & Old Dominion RR Park (W&OD), Loudoun, VA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:19:19 GMT

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The 100-foot-wide W&OD has been called "the skinniest park in Virginia." But it is also one of the longest parks, 45 miles of paved trail for walking, running, bicycling and skating and 32 miles of adjacent gravel trail for horseback riding. Built on the roadbed of the former Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, the multi-use W&OD Trail runs through the urban heartland and countryside of Northern Virginia.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: loudoun dc trails trail walking heritage bik
duration: 1 Mins. 47 Sec.

Town of Round Hill, Loudoun, VA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:16:24 GMT

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Round Hill is Loudoun's westernmost town and the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and nearby Appalachian Trail, which offers visitors spectacular scenery and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. In town, residents proudly maintain the old Victorian houses originally built by Washingtonians looking to escape the summer heat. The town also boasts a popular monthly Bluegrass Jam Session which draw musicians of all ages and experience levels to play and learn traditional music together as well as nearby Hill High Orchard which offers some of the best pies on the east coast.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: appalachian trail w&od pies bluegrass "small town"
duration: 2 Mins. 0 Sec.

Town of Leesburg, VA Loudoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:07:20 GMT

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Discover the charm of the circa 1758 town of Leesburg. Loudoun's county seat has seen significant history, and its well-preserved downtown historic district boasts stunning 18th and 19th century architecture. Leesburg also is a shopping and dining mecca with wonderful boutique stores, and two of Loudoun's five destination restaurants, and wonderful. It also features historic sites such as Gen. George C. Marshall's home, Dodona Manor, Ball's Bluff Civil War battlefield, and more. Plan your visit today.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: leesburg virginia loudoun dc towns dining sh
duration: 2 Mins. 35 Sec.

Town of Hillsboro, Loudoun, VA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:03:10 GMT

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Some 100 residents call Hillsboro home, where the most contemporary structure dates to the late 1800s. The second smallest Virginia town in geographic size, Hillsboro is also the state's fourth smallest in population.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: small town rural country loudoun virginia
duration: 1 Mins. 23 Sec.

Town of Hamilton, Loudoun, VA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:00:07 GMT

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The small country spirit lives on in this historic town where "everybody knows everybody".

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: small town rural country loudoun virginia
duration: 1 Mins. 51 Sec.

The Town of Middleburg, Loudoun, VA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:54:37 GMT

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Known as the capital of Virginia's horse country, the quaint town of Middleburg is one of Loudoun's must sees. Welcoming visitors since 1787, Middleburg is a shoppers delight, with home furnishing and antique stores, boutiques and more, a stroll through this historic hamlet is an experience in itself. Middleburg has hosted iconic American personalities such as Jackie Kennedy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and others, all whom found the village to be a treasured getaway.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: middleburg loudoun virginia va dc washington
duration: 3 Mins. 58 Sec.

Round Hill Arts Center Bluegrass Jam Session, Round Hill, VA Louduoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:45:21 GMT

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Sit in on this "living tradition" - an evening of free-flowing bluegrass and folk music. This monthly jam session fills the local arts center with a diverse group of musicians, amateur to professional, children to grandparents, all coming together to create "real music" that's different every time.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: music bluegrass folk arts country history loudoun
duration: 2 Mins. 48 Sec.

Red Fox Inn, Middleburg, VA Loudoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:40:21 GMT

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Located in the capital of horse country, The Red Fox Inn is the oldest continuously operated inn in America, dating back to 1728. The stone walls hint to the rich history which includes the bar that was used as a surgeon's table in the Civil War, letters on display from frequent guest Jackie Onassis, and a cannonball embedded in the foundation of one of the guest houses. Sit by the fire, enjoy some of their famous crabcakes, and you'll experience what Virginia Hunt Country is all about.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: middleburg virginia dc horse country farm history
duration: 2 Mins. 6 Sec.

Philomont General Store "Old Fashioned Country Store"

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:11:16 GMT

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Experience the Philomont General Store, in scenic Loudoun County, Virginia. Step back in time and through the door and discover gourmet foods and wine, old fashioned games, fresh made sandwiches, great barbecue and more. Don't miss the still-operating US Post Office in the back. As one patron said, its a store AND a museum. Enjoy the music by Loudoun's own Flint Hollow too.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: loudoun virginia dc country store barbecue p
duration: 2 Mins. 37 Sec.

Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg, VA Loudoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:06:09 GMT

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A stately mansion, beautiful rolling farmland, exquisite gardens, a repository of more than 200 years of American history and culture – all of these can be found at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens near Leesburg, Virginia. A National Trust Historic Site, Oatlands offers guided tours of the mansion, grounds, and gardens.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: historic plantations mansion farm greenhouse tours
duration: 2 Mins. 53 Sec.

Magnolia's at the Mill

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:37:14 GMT

Producer: VisitLoudoun

This dining destination in Western Loudoun County has a buoyant vibe, but also a steady hand at the helm which is evident in everything from the wide-ranging menu to the keen and congenial staff. It has something for everyone, from the family on the go, to the sports bar enthusiast, to the relaxed patio diner. Magnolia's is tucked inside a 1905 mill and its rustic past is a visible asset. Simple clapboard siding and exposed beams give the restaurant a cozy ambiance, while the wheels and pulleys, still suspended in the ceiling, speak of its hard-working history. This upbeat gregarious spot will win your heart and make you hanker to return time and time again.

location: South Africa / Virginia
tagged: loudoun virginia dc dining destination america
duration: 2 Mins. 0 Sec.

Lucketts Fair, Lucketts, VA, Loudoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:33:03 GMT

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This old-fashioned country fair, in the village of Lucketts in Loudoun County, Virginia, features food, music, fire engine rides, crafts and more. It is held the last weekend in August.

location: United States of America / Virginia
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duration: 2 Mins. 45 Sec.

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, Sterling, VA Loudoun

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:21:16 GMT

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Experience 300 years of agricultural history and rural life in Loudoun County through exhibits, hands-on activities, and special events.

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: farm agriculture rural museum loudoun virginia exh
duration: 2 Mins. 23 Sec.

Lost Creek & Hidden Brook "Father and Son Wineries, Loudoun, VA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:07:15 GMT

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These two Loudoun wineries, Lost Creek Winery and Vineyards and Hidden Brook Winery, are owned by father and son. They enjoy a friendly rivalry to see who can produce the best wine. Each has his own style, and its reflected in the wineries themselves, from the American log-cabin style Hidden Brook, to the European style Lost Creek. These wineries are situated north of Leesburg, in the Potomac Cluster of DC's Wine Country. Enjoy!

location: United States of America / Virginia
tagged: wine winery dc loudoun virginia family rival
duration: 1 Mins. 52 Sec.