'''Loudon County''' [http://www.loudoun.gov] in the state of Virginia is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, yet it still offers lots of charm to those who visit.

Regions

Cities

  • Aldie
  • Arcola
  • Ashburn
  • Bluemont
  • Dulles
  • Hamilton
  • Hillsboro
  • Lansdowne
  • Leesburg - the county seat
  • Lincoln
  • Lovettsville
  • Middleburg
  • Paeonian Springs
  • Philomont
  • Potomac Falls
  • Purcellville
  • Round Hill
  • South Riding
  • Sterling
  • Waterford
  • Other destinations

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    Loudoun County is located in Northern Virginia, just 35 miles west of Washington, D.C. in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It borders both West Virginia and Maryland. Home to two international airports, Loudoun is easy to get to from all parts of the globe. It is also accessible via numerous Interstate Highways and US Highways.

    By air

  • '''Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)''', 703-572-2700, [http://www.metwashairports.com]. Located in eastern Loudoun County, Washington Dulles International Airport offers a full range of domestic and international flights. Many Loudoun hotels offer free shuttle service to/from Dulles Airport.
  • '''Leesburg Executive Airport''', 1001 Sycolin Rd, SE, 703-737-7125, [http://www.leesburgva.gov/services/airport]. Leesburg Executive Airport is a modern general aviation airport that serves a variety of aircraft including corporate jets. Individuals and groups can charter jet aircraft for domestic and international destinations. Comprehensive services offered. Adjacent to the Dulles Greenway Toll Road (Rte 267).
  • '''Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)''', Arlington, 703-417-8000, www.metwashairports.com]. Located approximately 40 miles from Loudoun, just outside Washington, DC, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers a full range of domestic flights on major, regional, and commuter carriers.
  • '''Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)''', Baltimore, MD, 800-435-9294, [http:/lwww.bwiairport.com].
  • By car

    All directions lead you to Leesburg, the county seat and largest town in the county. To get directions to your specific destination within Loudoun County, you may use Google Maps.

    '''From the East''' From the Capital Beltway around Washington, DC (I-495), take Rte 7 (local business route) west or the Dulles Toll Road (Rte 267 - highway; toll) west toward Dulles Airport using the "local lanes." Do not take the airport access road. From the Dulles Toll Road, continue on the Dulles Greenway (extension of Rte 267 - highway; toll) or take Rte 28 north to Rte 7 west (local business route).

    '''From the South''' Take I-95 north to the Capital Beltway (I-495) north toward Tysons Corner to the Dulles Toll Road (Rte 267 - highway; toll) west. Do not take the airport access road. Continue on the Dulles Greenway (extension of Rte 267 - highway; toll) or take Rte 28 north to Rte 7 west (local business route). Or, take I-81 north to Rte 7 east.

    '''From the North''' Take I-95 south to the Capital Beltway (I-495) west to the Dulles Toll Road (Rte 267 - highway; toll) west toward Dulles Airport using the "local lanes." Do not take the airport access road. Continue on the Dulles Greenway (extension of Rte 267 - highway; toll) or take Rte 28 north to Rte 7 west (local business route). Or from Baltimore, Maryland, take I-70 west to Frederick, Maryland and take Rte 15 south.

    '''From the West''' Take I-66 east to Rte 15 north, or from I-81 take Rte 7 east.

    Get around

    Public transportation is somewhat limited in the county. Virginia Regional Transit Authority[http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=898] operates bus service in Loudoun:

    The Visitors Center in Leesburg[http://www.visitloudoun.org/contact/] is a good source for maps of the county and it's towns & villages.

    See

  • '''Historic Morven Park''' in Leesburg. This 1,000-acre estate, home of World War I-era Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis, includes history spanning over 200 years. Tours change frequently, highlighting the Confederate camp located here during the Civil War, Davis_f contributions during World War I, the 19th century Winmill Carriage Collection of horse-drawn carriages, and Marguerite Davis_f boxwood gardens.
  • '''Oatlands Plantation''', near Leesburg, a National Trust site, encompasses 360 acres in scenic easements and features a Greek Revival mansion, circa 1804, rare 19th century brick dependencies including America's oldest restored propagation greenhouse, circa 1810, and a magnificent four acre English terraced garden.
  • '''George C. Marshall International Center''' at Dodona Manor in Leesburg offers tours of the restored former home of General George C. Marshall, Architect of Allied Victory for World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Nobel Peace Laureate. Ninety percent of the furnishings and memorabilia are original to the Marshall period of residency, from 1941-1959.
  • Loudoun County's '''wine country''' is now home to twelve wineries, featuring rolling hillsides dotted with vines and unique tasting rooms located in historic barns, Mediterranean-like villas, and caves. The best way to experience Loudoun's wine country is along the Wine Trail. Pick up a copy of the brochure at the Loudoun County Visitors Center and spend a day or more traveling along scenic byways as you visit each winery. Look for the grape cluster signs along the roadways to assist you on your wine tour.
  • '''Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum''', in Chantilly America's newest air and space museum is a 760,000 square foot hangar facility with over 125 military and commercial aircraft and 130 major space artifacts on display for the first time in a museum setting. The collection includes the Space Shuttle "Enterprise," an SR-71, the Dash 80 prototype of the Boeing 707, the B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay," and the de Havilland Chipmunk aerobatic plane, to name a few.
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  • '''Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets''' in Leesburg This outdoor village-like setting makes shopping easy, convenient, and an experience in itself. The center includes stores such as Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, J.Crew, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Pottery Barn Outlet, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Williams-Sonoma Outlet, and many more.
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