Set in the lush and rolling countryside of North Virginia, Loudoun County is a wonderful place to visit or live. Full of beautiful attractions, countless outdoor recreational activities, and a rich and vibrant history, the county is a perfect destination for
individuals looking to get out of Washington DC into the countryside of Virginia. Horse country, Wine country, and ale country, are all great excuses to visit the countryside of Loudoun County.

For the outdoor enthusiast, a wealth of outdoor activities, including state parks, access to the famous Appalachian trail, and adventure at the Harpers Ferry National Park Adventure Center await. The Appalachian trial is over 2,000 miles in length extending from Georgia to Maine. At the Harpers Ferry Adventure Center, visitors can face their fears and scale great heights on the ropes course. The county is also home to over several luscious golf courses, offering visitors the opportunity for fresh air and friendly competition. One of the most popular golf courses, the Golf Club at Lansdowne, is a primary golf destination of the east coast.

For the horse lover, the county has a rich and respected equine history with more horses than any other county in Virginia. The county is proud to be called home to the Morven Park International Equestrian Center, famous for hosting national equestrian horse trials. At Morven Park, you can catch a jumper show or watch Olympic equestrian riders train. In horse country, you can find a friendly local stable or a farm where you can set up your own horseback ride and hone your equestrian skills.

For the wine aficionado, visiting Loudoun county, offers the luscious wine country. The wine industry has continued to grow and now the county is home to over 40 wineries. The Loudoun Wine Trial will take you on a wine tasting journey through the hills of wine country. Recently the county has produced numerous wines that have been recognized internationally. For those more interested in the full wine experience, wine country offers 3-day passes for wineries, beautiful inns, hotels, resorts and spas, and bed and breakfasts for lodging, as well as regular wine and food events. Wine is not your thing,
but beer is? For the craft beer drinker, Loudoun County also offers the LoCo Ale Trial, with guided tours or itineraries to lead you on a tasting adventure that includes 23 local craft breweries, including Dirt Farm Brewing, a brewery set on 100 acres of countryside.

For the history buff, Loudoun county was involved in the early moments of the civil war, as well as home to several civil war battles. Guests to the county can visit the famous battlefields including Ball’s Bluff Battlefield, the site of one of the lesser known significant battles, or Aldie’s monument, which pays homage to the lives lost on the Aldie battlefield. For a deeper dive into civil war history, Loudoun County is proud to share its story, offering guests the chance to explore daily guided hikes and tours or to attend one of the frequently scheduled historical lectures and battle reenactments.

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