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1. Morven Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

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Oatlands Historic House and Gardens
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3. Marshall House

Marshall House
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4. Fabbioli Cellars

Category: Food & Drink
Fabbioli Cellars
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5. Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery

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Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
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6. The Conche

The Conche
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7. Casanel Vineyards and Winery

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Casanel Vineyards and Winery
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8. Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

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Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
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9. Tarara Winery

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Tarara Winery
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10. Thomas Balch Library

Category: Kids & Family
Thomas Balch Library
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11. Willowcroft

Willowcroft
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12. The Museum of Hounds and Hunting, North America

Category: Museums & Culture
The Museum of Hounds and Hunting, North America
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13. Loudoun County Areomodelers Association

Loudoun County Areomodelers Association
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14. King Street Oyster Bar

Category: Food & Drink
King Street Oyster Bar
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15. Shoes, Cup and Cork

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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