Top Things to do in Loudoun County
Top Hotels in Loudoun County
- 1. Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
- 2. Hampton Inn Dulles-Cascades
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington-Dulles International Airport
- 4. Hyatt Place Sterling/Dulles Airport-North
- 5. Lansdowne Resort and Spa
- 6. Salamander Resort & Spa
- 7. Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
- 8. Comfort Suites Leesburg
- 9. Red Roof Inn Leesburg
- 10. Hyatt House Sterling/Dulles Airport-North
The 9 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Loudoun County, Loudoun County
Discover the best top things to do in Loudoun County, United States including Catoctin Creek Distillery, EXIT Plan - An Escape Room Adventure, Oatlands Historic House & Garden, George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor, Fabbioli Cellars, Ashburn Park, Dirt Farm Brewing, Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, Winery 32.
Restaurants in Loudoun County
1. Catoctin Creek Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 494 reviews
Catoctin Creek® Distilling Company was founded by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009 as the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since before Prohibition. We are located in Purcellville, Virginia, in the heart of the Loudoun Valley. Loudoun County, often called D.C.'s Wine Country, is home to more than twenty vineyards and wineries, and it now has a distillery. At Catoctin Creek, we believe in high quality food and spirits. Organic means higher quality: grain and fruit, sourced locally when possible, free of pesticides and chemical additives that would come through in the spirits we produce. Sure, it is more difficult to produce organically, but the results speak for themselves. The Virginia Rye Whisky!
Reviewed By dianemB8346AW
Catoctin Creek Distillery went above and beyond making a memorable experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday while ensuring customer and staff protections during the pandemic. We made a reservation online and had one indoor table waiting for us at a safe distance from other tables. We were able to attend a tour before enjoying a whiskey flight and cocktail flight. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and were very accommodating of our 4.5 month old puppy. Thank you for making such an enjoyable experience! We will definitely be back!
2. EXIT Plan - An Escape Room Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
EXIT PLAN is Loudoun County’s first and only Escape Room Adventure. Allow yourself to become part of the Problem…and the Solution. Work as a team to decipher our toughest puzzles; to crack our most difficult codes and to unlock the solution to your escape. Success depends on your ability to put yourself in the mind of our Puzzle Masters. Can you beat us? Can you make it out? What is YOU
Reviewed By thomaskP6390LN
I did the SERIAL escape room with my brothers, my dad, and some friends as part of a Birthday Weekend and its was the highlight of the weekend hands down. Several of the people in the group said they had been to other escape rooms but that this one was by far the best. Everything was well done from the staff to the room designs. Riddles were creative, theme was fresh, and complexity was all there. This escape room lived up to its 9 out of 10 difficulty. We have some people that were excellent at riddles on the team and we still finished with just 8 seconds to spare! Highly recommend it was definitely an experience I will never forget.
3. Oatlands Historic House & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
A historic garden property administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We are currently closed for our off season, but will reopen to the public on April 18, 2019.
4. George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor is situated on 3.8 acres of gardens on the eastern end of Leesburg's Old and Historic District. The site is designated a National Historic Landmark as the residence of General George C. Marshall from 1941 until 1959. During his residency in the home, General Marshall served our nation as Chief of Staff of the Army, as Special Envoy to China, as Secretary of State, as President of the American Red Cross, and as Secretary of Defense. His career as a military officer spanned 44 years, including distinguished service in two world wars. General Marshall was the architect of the European Recovery Plan (The Marshall Plan), and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. General Marshall was described as the "Greatest American of the twentieth century" by both Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. More than 90 percent of the items in the house belonged to the Marshalls when they lived here in the 1950s.
Reviewed By G4110PEdonnaf
This house is filled with the actual personal belongings of General Marshall and his family, as well as memorabilia from his accomplishments on the world stage. This gives the tours a deeper connection to visitors which is truly inspiring. The docents are well informed, dedicated to the museum, and share fascinating details of Marshall's personal life (including that of his wife). A wonderful experience which brings history to life.
5. Fabbioli Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Y5573DOricks - Laytonsville, United States
My wife and daughter are both wine club members and we enjoy visiting Fabbioli 1-2 times every quarter for wine pick up and a tasting. The fun thing is that each tasting flight is paired with small bites of food, which is pretty unique. And each month they have a different theme I. The tasting room. This month it is Hawaii and when we were their in May is was famous TV Mom’s month. Always an enjoyable time!
6. Ashburn Park
7. Dirt Farm Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
We are comfortably nestled in Blue Ridge Mountains 1 mile outside of the village of Bluemont. From plow to pint, our focus is small batch hand crafted beer from fresh ingredients grown on our family farm, Great Country Farms. The Brewery is a natural " fermentation" extension to our 400 acre farm. The Zurschmeide family has been farming in Loudoun County for over 40 years. Our name, "Dirt Farm" pays homage to our farming heritage that spans three generations. We are grateful to work and play surrounded by our own family and many friends. We welcome you to bring yours & slow down a bit the Country. It is an exciting time in the Virginia Craft Beer Industry. We have only scratched the surface with farming and beer.
Reviewed By renatagukovas - Washington DC, United States
We've been to Bluemont Winery a few times already, and today we decided to go for the brewery beside it - what a great surprise! The ambiance was super nice, the view amazing as expected, and the beer was great. Totally worth the ride!
8. Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By je1058 - Fredericksburg, United States
We were visiting the area (Loudoun) for the day and wanted to enjoy a hike to burn off breakfast and have a decent view at the end so we used the web to search and found this place. It was a really nice hike. Easy to find, just off off Battlefield Parkway. Upon pulling in you can find the walking trail map towards the front center of the lot. They have a few starting points from the lot. We chose the white blaze trail to start and returned on the blue blaze trail. The trail is very easy for the first third. The second third has several hills, but isn't too steep and has bridges over ravines and creeks that need to be crossed. The last portion of the trail is about a 30 - 40 foot descent to the river and it's rather steep. Coming back up, even after walking along the entire riverfront to a different part of the trail was rather steep, so bring appropriate shoes to ensure plenty of traction. The views at the end of the trail, of the Potomac River are amazing! It's really beautiful, quiet and serene! It's a quick hike... one you should try for yourself!
9. Winery 32
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By BarbaraB1672
Visited Winery 32 on a Saturday morning right at opening time. It was not only our first winery out of five for the day, but one of our two favorites. Flight/bottle prices were fair and the service was very friendly. Their menu looked great but we weren't ready for lunch yet. Lovely view, very clean, and we loved the fact that the winery, chef, and artwork were all members of the family. The story of "32" was nice too. We will be back.
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