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1. Morven Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

2. Oatlands Historic House and Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Marshall House

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4. Fabbioli Cellars

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

5. Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. The Conche

7. Casanel Vineyards and Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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8. Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Tarara Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

10. Thomas Balch Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Willowcroft

12. The Museum of Hounds and Hunting, North America

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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13. Loudoun County Areomodelers Association

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14. King Street Oyster Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Shoes, Cup and Cork

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Leesburg is the picturesque county seat of Loudoun County. It lies at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains and is adjacent to the Potomac River. Leesburg was home to many of the county's famous families and was named after an ancestor of Robert E. Lee, a general in the Confederate army. The town changed hands several times during the Civil War and has many well-preserved historical buildings and heritage sites that chronicle its history. It is close to Dulles International airport and within commuting distance of Washington D.C. The area is rich with vineyards and wineries where award-winning wines are cultivated.

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