Welcome to Leesburg
Flourishing Loudoun County town with a historic downtown
Leesburg is a flourishing Loudoun County town with a historic downtown offering chic shopping and dining. Leesburg was founded in 1758 and the town has 21 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Leesburg offers an idyllic country setting within a short drive of Dulles International Airport.
Leesburg’s eclectic real estate mix ranges from spacious single-family homes and contemporary townhouses to spectacular country estates.
What to Love
- Historic downtown shopping and dining
- Spectacular country estates
- Leesburg Air Show
Local Lifestyle
Leesburg is the county seat of Loudoun County and the town has a very rich history. Federal documents were stored here during the War of 1812, and Leesburg was captured and recaptured several times during the Civil War. Like other communities in Loudoun County, the past few decades have seen Leesburg develop from a rural Piedmont town into a thriving commuter suburb of Washington D.C. Today, this growing town is home to many artists, designers, and tech entrepreneurs. Leesburg retains its traditional country charm while adding many modern shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Historic downtown Leesburg offers a wide choice of restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutiques. Tuscarora Mill encapsulates Leesburg’s mix of historic and contemporary appeal, offering upscale modern dining inside an 1899 grain mill. The menu includes sophisticated meat and seafood entrees, gourmet sandwiches, curated international wines, and 20 craft beer taps. Blue Ridge Grill has an eclectic menu of mouth-watering steaks, ribs, burgers, jumbo fried shrimp platter, signature crab cakes, and more. These delicious meals are paired with a robust list of domestic and international wines and beers. King Street Coffee serves specialty espresso beverages alongside a selection of scrumptious cakes and pastries prepared by local bakers. This local favorite has been part of the community since 1986.
Just north of Leesburg, the hamlet of Lucketts is home to the historic Old Lucketts Store. This vintage general store was first opened in 1879 and now offers more than 35 dealers specializing in antiques and rare curiosities. For contemporary shopping, Leesburg Premium Outlets features a great selection of brands such as Adidas, Ann Taylor, Armani, Banana Republic, Tumi, Chico’s, Coach, Express, Hugo Boss, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, and Williams-Sonoma.
Things to Do
Leesburg Air Show is a spectacular annual event that sees talented pilots perform daring aerial acrobatics in the skies above Leesburg Executive Airport. Participants in the air show include the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, also known as the Black Daggers. Leesburg is part of Loudoun County Wine Country and the bucolic countryside around town features some outstanding vineyards. Stone Tower Winery is a highlight featuring a tasting room and restaurant on a beautiful 300-acre hilltop estate.
