Top 6 Hidden Gems Things to do in Leesburg, Virginia (VA)

November 26, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Leesburg is a historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia. Leesburg is 33 miles (53 km) west-northwest of Washington, D.C. along the base of Catoctin Mountain and adjacent to the Potomac River. Its population according to the 2016 United States Census is 52,607. [1] The town is also the northwestern terminus of the Dulles Greenway, a private toll road that connects to the Dulles Toll Road at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Restaurants in Leesburg

1. EXIT Plan - An Escape Room Adventure

201 Royal St SE Suite F, Leesburg, VA 20175-3116 +1 703-777-4710 [email protected] http://www.exitplanva.com
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5.0 based on 73 reviews

EXIT Plan - An Escape Room Adventure

EXIT PLAN is Loudoun County’s first and only Escape Room Adventure. Allow yourself to become part of the Problem…and the Solution. Work as a team to decipher our toughest puzzles; to crack our most difficult codes and to unlock the solution to your escape. Success depends on your ability to put yourself in the mind of our Puzzle Masters. Can you beat us? Can you make it out? What is YOU

Reviewed By thomaskP6390LN

I did the SERIAL escape room with my brothers, my dad, and some friends as part of a Birthday Weekend and its was the highlight of the weekend hands down. Several of the people in the group said they had been to other escape rooms but that this one was by far the best. Everything was well done from the staff to the room designs. Riddles were creative, theme was fresh, and complexity was all there. This escape room lived up to its 9 out of 10 difficulty. We have some people that were excellent at riddles on the team and we still finished with just 8 seconds to spare! Highly recommend it was definitely an experience I will never forget.

2. Oatlands Historic House & Garden

20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175 +1 703-777-3174 http://www.oatlands.org/
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Oatlands Historic House & Garden

A historic garden property administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We are currently closed for our off season, but will reopen to the public on April 18, 2019.

3. George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor

312 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176-4100 +1 703-777-1301 [email protected] http://www.georgecmarshall.org/
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor

George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor is situated on 3.8 acres of gardens on the eastern end of Leesburg's Old and Historic District. The site is designated a National Historic Landmark as the residence of General George C. Marshall from 1941 until 1959. During his residency in the home, General Marshall served our nation as Chief of Staff of the Army, as Special Envoy to China, as Secretary of State, as President of the American Red Cross, and as Secretary of Defense. His career as a military officer spanned 44 years, including distinguished service in two world wars. General Marshall was the architect of the European Recovery Plan (The Marshall Plan), and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. General Marshall was described as the "Greatest American of the twentieth century" by both Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. More than 90 percent of the items in the house belonged to the Marshalls when they lived here in the 1950s.

Reviewed By G4110PEdonnaf

This house is filled with the actual personal belongings of General Marshall and his family, as well as memorabilia from his accomplishments on the world stage. This gives the tours a deeper connection to visitors which is truly inspiring. The docents are well informed, dedicated to the museum, and share fascinating details of Marshall's personal life (including that of his wife). A wonderful experience which brings history to life.

4. Fabbioli Cellars

5669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 +1 703-771-1197 http://www.fabbioliwines.com/
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Fabbioli Cellars

Reviewed By Y5573DOricks - Laytonsville, United States

My wife and daughter are both wine club members and we enjoy visiting Fabbioli 1-2 times every quarter for wine pick up and a tasting. The fun thing is that each tasting flight is paired with small bites of food, which is pretty unique. And each month they have a different theme I. The tasting room. This month it is Hawaii and when we were their in May is was famous TV Mom’s month. Always an enjoyable time!

5. Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park

43098 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176-5114 +1 703-737-7800 http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/redrock
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park

Reviewed By je1058 - Fredericksburg, United States

We were visiting the area (Loudoun) for the day and wanted to enjoy a hike to burn off breakfast and have a decent view at the end so we used the web to search and found this place. It was a really nice hike. Easy to find, just off off Battlefield Parkway. Upon pulling in you can find the walking trail map towards the front center of the lot. They have a few starting points from the lot. We chose the white blaze trail to start and returned on the blue blaze trail. The trail is very easy for the first third. The second third has several hills, but isn't too steep and has bridges over ravines and creeks that need to be crossed. The last portion of the trail is about a 30 - 40 foot descent to the river and it's rather steep. Coming back up, even after walking along the entire riverfront to a different part of the trail was rather steep, so bring appropriate shoes to ensure plenty of traction. The views at the end of the trail, of the Potomac River are amazing! It's really beautiful, quiet and serene! It's a quick hike... one you should try for yourself!

6. Winery 32

15066 Limestone School Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176-5663 +1 240-687-1989 http://www.winery32.com
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

Winery 32

Reviewed By BarbaraB1672

Visited Winery 32 on a Saturday morning right at opening time. It was not only our first winery out of five for the day, but one of our two favorites. Flight/bottle prices were fair and the service was very friendly. Their menu looked great but we weren't ready for lunch yet. Lovely view, very clean, and we loved the fact that the winery, chef, and artwork were all members of the family. The story of "32" was nice too. We will be back.

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