Bruce & Rachel’s guidebook
Food scene
There are lots of good restaurants and shops downtown an easy 3 block walk. Some of our favorites.
One of our favorites. Bar area is nice for an informal lunch or dinner. Dinning room is a little more formal with a wonderful ambiance with the surroundings of the original grist mill. Great food! Best know for their freshly baked ciabatta bread. Couple of my favorites.....corn chowder and shrimp and grits.
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Point to Point Limousines
203 Harrison St SEOne of our favorites. Bar area is nice for an informal lunch or dinner. Dinning room is a little more formal with a wonderful ambiance with the surroundings of the original grist mill. Great food! Best know for their freshly baked ciabatta bread. Couple of my favorites.....corn chowder and shrimp and grits.
A local favorite. Beautiful ambiance! With good wether the outside seating in the back of the restaurant makes for the perfect setting. Happy hour makes for a nice start to the evening with appetizers and drinks.
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Lightfoot Restaurant
11 N King StA local favorite. Beautiful ambiance! With good wether the outside seating in the back of the restaurant makes for the perfect setting. Happy hour makes for a nice start to the evening with appetizers and drinks.
Small quaint and very special food. You won't go wrong with this choice. Food is farm to table. Large wine selections. Reservations are important or show up early.
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The Wine Kitchen
7 S King StSmall quaint and very special food. You won't go wrong with this choice. Food is farm to table. Large wine selections. Reservations are important or show up early.
A little off the beaten track but an absolute local favorite. You won't go wrong with anything on the menu. The specials are always a highlight. They don't take reservations but you can call in advance which will give you priority when you arrive.
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Blue Ridge Grill
955 Edwards Ferry Rd NEA little off the beaten track but an absolute local favorite. You won't go wrong with anything on the menu. The specials are always a highlight. They don't take reservations but you can call in advance which will give you priority when you arrive.
A downtown Leesburg favorite. This is Delirium's 1st U.S. location outside of Belgium. A few years ago their beer was rated #1 in the world.
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Delirium Café USA
101 S King StA downtown Leesburg favorite. This is Delirium's 1st U.S. location outside of Belgium. A few years ago their beer was rated #1 in the world.
If you like seafood you'll like this choice. My favorites are the oysters and the lobster roll.
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King Street Oyster Bar
12 S King StIf you like seafood you'll like this choice. My favorites are the oysters and the lobster roll.
City/town information
Established in 1758, Leesburg is the seat of government for Loudoun County. The town's rich history spans three centuries.
We feel fortunate to be residence of Leesburg. Being just a few blocks walk to the charm of our downtown is a bonus. Our history is rich with folks like President George Washington, Patrick Henry, General George C Marshall, President Truman to name a few who lived or were frequent visitors to our Town. Today what is so special about Leesburg is how vibrant our downtown is with shops and restaurants. On Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon the downtown streets are closed of to traffic creating a festive atmosphere.
The western part Loudoun County has always had an agriculture focus. Forty years ago, it was corn and dairy cows. Today despite the growth of the Washington Metropolitan area and Loudoun County there has been a concerted effort to keep the rural character of the western part of the county. For the most part the cows are gone as are most of the corn fields. They’ve been replaced with grape wines and our 50+ wineries. Most of which are a short 10-15 drive from our house.
If you’re looking for shopping the Leesburg Premium Outlets is 2 miles from the house. Downtown has many shops including specialty products, clothing, art galleries, and furniture to name a few.
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Leesburg
Established in 1758, Leesburg is the seat of government for Loudoun County. The town's rich history spans three centuries.
We feel fortunate to be residence of Leesburg. Being just a few blocks walk to the charm of our downtown is a bonus. Our history is rich with folks like President George Washington, Patrick Henry, General George C Marshall, President Truman to name a few who lived or were frequent visitors to our Town. Today what is so special about Leesburg is how vibrant our downtown is with shops and restaurants. On Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon the downtown streets are closed of to traffic creating a festive atmosphere.
The western part Loudoun County has always had an agriculture focus. Forty years ago, it was corn and dairy cows. Today despite the growth of the Washington Metropolitan area and Loudoun County there has been a concerted effort to keep the rural character of the western part of the county. For the most part the cows are gone as are most of the corn fields. They’ve been replaced with grape wines and our 50+ wineries. Most of which are a short 10-15 drive from our house.
If you’re looking for shopping the Leesburg Premium Outlets is 2 miles from the house. Downtown has many shops including specialty products, clothing, art galleries, and furniture to name a few.
Wineries
One of our favorites. Great wine, wonderful owners and a spectacular setting!
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Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain RdOne of our favorites. Great wine, wonderful owners and a spectacular setting!
Three Creeks Winery
18548 Harmony Church RdOne of our favorites. Great wine, wonderful owners and a spectacular setting!
Historic Sites
Oatlands Historic House & Garden
20850 Oatlands Plantation LnBeautiful setting!
Morven Park
17339 Southern Planter LnBeautiful setting!
A special place! Home of General George C Marshal and his wife Catherine. General Marshall was the author of the Marshall plan post WWII. He went on to serve as Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense and President of the American Red Cross.
Dodona Manor is 1 block west of our house on the left as you come into downtown Leesburg.
Check their website for town times or feel free to walk the grounds at your leisure.
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The Marshall House, The Home of George C. Marshall
312 East Market StreetA special place! Home of General George C Marshal and his wife Catherine. General Marshall was the author of the Marshall plan post WWII. He went on to serve as Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense and President of the American Red Cross.
Dodona Manor is 1 block west of our house on the left as you come into downtown Leesburg.
Check their website for town times or feel free to walk the grounds at your leisure.
Breweries
Vanish Brewery
42245 Black Hops LnOne of the favorites of my beer loving friends!
A favorite of our beer loving children! Bonus short walk from the apartment.
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Black Hoof Brewing Co
11 S King StA favorite of our beer loving children! Bonus short walk from the apartment.
Shopping
Outlets mall for all your shopping needs.
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Leesburg Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Rd NEOutlets mall for all your shopping needs.
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Check out instructions
No need to do much of anything.
- Make sure you have everything. Phone charger, hanging items, etc.
- Sheets can be left on the bed
- Used towels: please leave on floor or put in laundry basket behind bathroom door
- If you have a lot of dirty dishes please start the dishwasher. If you only have a few please leave in the sink and we'll take care of them.
- Leave key on kitchen counter
Thanks for staying with us. Safe travels and please keep us in mind if you're back in the area.