Historic downtown Leesburg offers an eclectic mix of outstanding restaurants, specialty gift shops, clothing boutiques, spas, art galleries, sidewalk cafes and craft breweries, all surrounded by charming architectural streetscapes with over 250 years of history and hospitality. Historic Downtown Leesburg is Loudoun's Original Town Center! 9 miles from Ashburn and a 15-minute drive.
Shop more than 100 designer and name-brand outlet stores. Outdoor amenities include a fire pit sculpture, children's play area, interactive digital directories, updated courtyard lounging, and dining areas. 7.5 miles from Ashburn and a 13-minute drive.
Hike winding nature trails and explore wooded areas at Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park in Leesburg, Virginia. This out-of-the-way park is home to several historic buildings, and a cast of wild native plants and wildlife. Climb to the overlook to take in a scenic vista of the Potomac River. 7 miles from Ashburn and a 13-minute drive.
The W&OD features 45 miles of paved trail for walking, running, bicycling and skating. Built on the roadbed of the former Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, the multi-use W&OD Trail runs through the urban heartland and countryside of Northern Virginia. Snaking its way through the heart of Northern Virginia, the W&OD has end points in Shirlington (off Route 395) in Arlington County, and 45 miles away in Purcellville in Loudoun County. You can check out the old cabooses in Herndon and Vienna.
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, and a Concorde, in two large hangars. 11 miles from Ashburn and a 15-minute drive.
Established in 1940, Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves over 5,000 acres of Virginia countryside and the site of some of the bloodiest fighting in the American Civil War. The locations of some of the most pivotal moments of that conflict still retain their wartime character. Henry Hill, the unfinished railroad, Chinn Farm may be peaceful today, but echo of the violence and sacrifice that took place there many years ago. These and other sites on the battlefields of Manassas can be reached by following hiking trails and driving tours. National Park Service rangers and volunteers gladly answer your questions and help you make the most of your visit. 22 miles from Ashburn and about a 30-minute drive.
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital. 13 miles from Ashburn and a 27-minute drive.
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Discover miles of trail in the Blue Ridge and along Civil War battlefields. If you're interested in floating down one of the rivers, there are several outdoor recreation centers nearby that offer rentals and transportation. Downtown Harpers Ferry also offers dining, shopping, and entertainment. 33 miles from Ashburn and about a 47-minute drive.
This beautiful park is home to not only a challenging course, but a fair share of wildlife, including deer and fox. Located in the countryside of Loudoun County, Virginia, Brambleton offers variety with woods and water holes, large bunkers and plush putting greens. 9 miles from One Loudoun and a 20-minute drive.
Explore 838 acres of outdoor adventures at Algonkian Regional Park, located in Sterling, Virginia. Rent a picnic shelter or a vacation cottage along the Potomac River. Tee it up at the 18-hole golf course. Bring the kids for an afternoon at Volcano Island Waterpark, or spend hours hiking our paved and natural surface hiking trails. Algonkian Regional Park includes natural wooded areas and open fields. 7 miles from Ashburn and a 15-minute drive.
A small family-owned winery. Wine tastings are paired with gourmet food bites and charcuterie plates available for purchase. Picnics with your own snacks are allowed outside of the tasting room. Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more guests and maximum is 15 guests. 13 miles from Ashburn and a 23-minute drive.
Family and pet friendly winery. Offers two tasting rooms, food, and stunning views. Gatherings of more than 8 guests require a reservation, if seated together. Food is available for purchase and outside food and drinks are not permitted. 14 miles from Ashburn and a 24-minute drive.
Adjacent to the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Family friendly and picnics with outside food are permitted. Food is available for purchase. Pets are not permitted. Tastings are available daily and tours are available on weekends. 20 miles from Ashburn and a 26-minute drive.
A Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. Food is available for purchase. The Sterling location is 6 miles from Ashburn and a 13-minute drive. The Leesburg location is 8 miles and 17-minute drive from Ashburn.
Bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here! 64 miles from Ashburn and a 1 hour 4-minute drive to the Front Royal, VA entrance.
The largest cavern in the eastern U.S. Take a tour along lighted paved walkways that lead you through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, towering stone formations, and natural wonders at every turn. 86 miles from Ashburn and a 1.5-hour drive.