Things To DoThings To Do
Leesburg Historic DistrictLeesburg Historic District
As Loudoun Country's historic county seat, Leesburg claims a rich history and a charming downtown to prove it. When you're not in your hotel, you can explore the bounty of breweries, shopping, and dining at your fingertips, including ample public parking and trolley rides. Emma and Gabe's favorites include Shoe's Cup and Cork, Tuscarora Mill, and Rebellion. Check 'em out!
Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional ParkBall’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
Is the scenery tempting your inner Civil War buff? You're in luck! Northern Leesburg boasts a landmark site from 1861, just after the first Battle of Bull Run. You can enjoy the history through guided or self-guided tours, interpretive signage, and living history events. 45- or 90-minute tours run 11am and 1pm every Saturday and Sunday, April through November.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy CenterSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Forget LOCAL history—it's time to take to the skies! Mere minutes from Dulles airport, the Udvar-Hazy Center houses the oversized collection for the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, with thousands of artifacts from the history of space travel. If you want to see an old Concorde airplane or the Space Shuttle Discovery, you've found the place! Open from 10am to 5:30pm daily.
Take a hike!Take a hike!
With the Blue Ridge Mountains at our back, we're fortunate to sport no shortage of trails around Leesburg to get you in nature and enjoy the fantastic views. Ten of them, ranging in difficulty from the loop around Red Rock Overlook to the hike up Buzzard Hill, can be found at the link here.
Gabe and Emma's Guide to LeesburgGabe and Emma's Guide to Leesburg
Want tailored recommendations for what to do in Leesburg? Well, you’re in luck: that’s what we spent the past few months preparing. We visited Leesburg multiple times, and we wrote up an exhaustive summary of everything we learned. Click below to find all our tips on where to eat, drink, stay, and go in this gem of a town!