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What to do and see in Leesburg, Virginia (VA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
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.
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1. Historic Leesburg Walking Tours
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Small-group walking tour of Leesburg’s fascinating historic district. Fun and enlightening outdoor guided tour of historic places of interest. Let me take you on a journey of discovery and show you the gems that old town Leesburg offers. Learn about the history, architecture, and lore of this historic seat of Loudoun County.
Reviewed By petersonv20 - Wayne, United States
Wonderful experience walking around downtown Leesburg. Our guide pointed out numerous historical sites and architectural wonders all within a few square miles! Highly recommend for travelers to the DC area, as well as locals who want to increase their Northern Virginia knowledge.
2. Oatlands Historic House & Garden
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
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. Morven Park International Equestrian Center
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Morven Park International Equestrian Center is a premier competition venue located in the center of Virginia's Horse Country. The world's top riders and equine athletes come here to compete in more than 60 days of various high-level events. Morven boasts events year-round, and in nearly all riding disciplines - such as carriage driving, hunter/jumper shows (schooling through the AA-rated Middleburg Classic), Pony Club rallies, dressage competitions, and the Spring and Fall
5. Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
6. Eagletree Farm Blueberries
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By SPKinVA - Reston, United States
We did a wine tasting yesterday. They offered a flight or glass for $9. Bottles are $30. We chose to try their red wine flight. They invited us to sit at a table for our tasting. We also had a sausage and onion calzone and strawberry trifle for dessert. The food was very good. I checked out the upstairs which has a few more tables and chairs. Side note: They had a “West Ossipee” sign which is where I went camping every summer growing up in NH. Small world.
7. Faith like a Mustard Seed Farm
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
At Faith like a Mustard Seed Farm, we raise and sell pastured heritage pork and GMO-free eggs in a beautiful 1850's era setting overlooking the Potomac River valley and Catoctin Mountain. We offer a B&B/farm stay, “plus" an option of cooking classes and fine dining experience by Chef Patricia Glaeser (former New York/Chicago private chef turned farmer) featuring locally grown ingredients and wine.
8. Historic Downtown
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By O3783LUdianek - Wallingford, United States
My daughter just moved to Leesburg in 2020 and we love visiting and walking around downtown. Cute shops and several restaurants and coffee shops to choose from. Very quaint and I could see that in the nice weather the outdoor dining options would be nice. Shop owners are friendly and it is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
9. Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
Reviewed By RobertP120 - Chesterfield, United States
Ball’s Bluff is a unique civil war battlefield and national cemetery situated in a residential subdivision about 2 miles northeast of Leesburg, Virginia. It is the scene of an 1861 battle where confederate forces defeated Federal troops attempting to cross the Potomac River. The Union forces lost 900 soldiers in the battle and the confederates captured another 700. The battlefield is a Northern Virginia Regional Park. The national cemetery is on the park grounds. The federal government established the cemetery in 1865. Today, the cemetery is a ringed by a red brick wall with a flag pole. There are 54 Unions soldiers buried tin 25 graves each marked with a marble grave marker. All are unidentified except James Allen, a soldier from Massachusetts. It is interesting to note that Ball’s Bluff is the third smallest national cemetery in the country. There is a kiosk with informational pamphlets at the entrance to the park. There are numerous self-guided marked trails that trace the history of the battle. During our visit there were numerous fallen trees from a recent storm. The park and cemetery were very interesting and informative. It was a fantastic way to see history up close. The battlefield offers some very interesting facts about the civil war. There is a marker honoring Colonel Edward D. the only U.S. senator killed in battle. Lt. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, survived a nearly fatal wound at Ball's Bluff to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1902. Paul Revere had a large family with a total of 51 grandchildren. Three of his grandchildren, Paul Joseph Revere, Joseph Warren Revere and Edward Hutchinson Revere, served in the Union army. Confederate troops captured both Paul and Edward during the battle of Ball's Bluff. Both were released in a prisoner exchange later but were killed at Gettysburg and the Battle of Antietam respectively. The battlefield and cemetery were designated as a National Historical Landmark in 1984. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there and encourage anyone in the Leesburg area to stop by.
