Award-Winning Wines
Set the scene. Clear blue sky, fresh mountain air, and a freshly corked bottle of Chardonnay. Loudoun County is made for this. Home to over 50 award-winning wineries, this place produces a premium level of wine without the premium price tag. Instead, you can enjoy boutique tastings with the estate owner themself. This local vibe cannot be beaten, and neither can the wine. If you’re looking to try the best Loudoun County has to offer, you need to check out the Loudoun Wine Trail Guide. This guide gives you detailed information on the highest quality vineyards in the area, each as unique as the next. You can also take part in one-of-a-kind wine experiences like grape stomping, vineyard picnics and yoga.
Beers for Days
If grabbing a pint is more your speed, you’re also in luck. Loudoun County is a top craft destination in the US. With over 30 breweries, you could be nursing a local pint in a world-famous beer garden or in a stunning mountain-top bar. Plus, plenty of venues hold live music and trivia nights to ease you into the evening. If you want to make the most of it, why not try out the LoCo Ale Trail? This thirst-quenching tour takes you to the best breweries in the county. It’s not just the taste that’ll have you hooked, you’ll also get to explore how the beers are brewed, stored, and served. Set with a boozy map, you collect a stamp for each stop-off. If you get them all, you’ve won yourself an iconic LoCo Ale Trail Hoodie. Much cooler to show off than an airport magnet, right?
Home-From-Home Cooking
With all that drinking, best believe there’s a solid food scene to balance things out. Loudoun County is huge on farm-to-table dining, meaning a lot of their ingredients are fresh from family farms. Grills and gastropubs and classic American BBQ joints are just some of the options you’ll have to choose from. Plus, with Virginia’s fishing roots, you’ll find plenty of oyster bars and crab shacks serving up the local catch of the day. A standout spot is The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm. Sat on a forested hillside overlooking the Potomac River, the view is almost as impressive as the food. Almost. Their 8- or 9-course meals shows off the very finest local ingredients to satisfy your appetite, and your Insta story.
You can thank Loudoun County’s incredible landscape for its unbelievable homegrown produce. Or you can thank us for telling you about it. Either way, make sure you set some time aside to enjoy all the goodness this place has to offer.
