Things To Do
Virginia Wine Country
Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley host several viticultural areas and countless vineyards. Visit the website or the link below to explore what the area has to offer. Recommendations: Boxwood Estate Winery (wedding venue; boxwoodwinery.com) Breaux Vineyards (www.breauxvineyards.com) Chrysalis Vineyards (chrysaliswine.com) Delaplane Cellars (delaplanecellars.com) Rappahannock Cellars (www.rappahannockcellars.com) Slater Run Vineyards (www.slaterrun.com) See guides by region, below: https://www.virginiawine.org/guide
George Washington's Mount Vernon
The former residence of George and Martha Washington. Located on the Potomac River near Alexandria, VA, the now 500 acre estate features the historic mansion, gardens, and a visitor center. Approx. 38 miles (50 minutes) from Dulles International Airport; 56 miles (1 hour) from the wedding venue
National Sporting Library & Museum
"The National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg, Virginia, is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing the literature, art, and culture of equestrian, angling, and field sports... The Museum’s collection has grown to over 1,300 objects, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, trophies, weathervanes, dog collars, and other ephemera. Two major temporary exhibitions are held during the year in the larger galleries, while the Vine Hill galleries host additional temporary exhibitions and a rotation of permanent collection artworks." Approx. 21 miles (30 minutes) from Dulles International Airport; 3 minutes from the wedding venue
Skyline Drive - Shenandoah National Park
A scenic road through the Shenandoah National Park, with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley. Approx. 1 hour west of the wedding venue
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - National Air and Space Museum
Features a variety of modern and historic aircraft, including the "Enola Gay" B-29 bomber, US and Soviet ICBMs, the SR-71 Blackbird, the space shuttle "Discovery," and more. Located next to Dulles International Airport, and approx. 21 miles (30 minutes) from the wedding venue
Manassas National Battlefield Park
The site of the Battle of First Manassas (21 July 1861 - the first major battle of the US Civil War) and the Battle of Second Manassas (28-30 August 1862). The battlefield features extensive walking trails and a visitor center. Approx. 15 miles (20 minutes) from Dulles International Airport; 23 miles (23 minutes) from the wedding venue
Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery
"Mt. Defiance Distillery focuses on the revival of classic spirits. We bring the best of craft distilling to the process with attention to quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Our distiller explores the world of “lost spirits,” those that had fallen out of favor either due to post-Prohibition mass production methods, out-of-date laws, or both." In addition, Mt. Defiance offers a line of traditional to innovative hard ciders using local ingredients. Approx. 21 miles (30 minutes) from Dulles International Airport; 6 minutes from the wedding venue
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
"Catoctin Creek was founded by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009 as the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since before Prohibition. Virginia is the birthplace of American whiskey, and at Catoctin Creek, we faithfully dedicate ourselves to that tradition, producing Virginia's most awarded whisky: Roundstone Rye!" Approx. 25 miles (30 minutes) from Dulles International Airport; 18 miles (25 minutes) from the wedding venue
Adroit Theory Brewing Company
"CONSUME LIFE x DRINK ART Adroit Theory Brewing Company is located in Purcellville, Virginia. We make esoteric + style challenging beers with an emphasis on Hazy IPAs, Fruited Sours, Pastry Stouts, and Barrel Aging projects." Approx. 25 miles (30 minutes) from Dulles International Airport; 18 miles (30 minutes) from the wedding venue
Copper Fox Distillery Sperryville
"Before starting Copper Fox, Rick Wasmund apprenticed for six weeks at the Bowmore distillery on the Isle of Islay, learning the art of floor malting." Founded in 2005, this distillery was one of the first to produce single malts in the United States, and features a wide range of award-winning single malts, rye whiskey, and gin in a beautiful setting. Approx. 65 miles (1.25 hours) from Dulles International Airport; 40 miles (50 minutes) from the wedding venue.