Gather your group in Loudoun

Loudoun County

Located in the heart of Virginia's horse and wine country and yet only 25 miles west of the nation's capital, Washington, DC, Loudoun County is a dynamic destination, perfect for group travel and gatherings such as weddings, reunions, and other social events.

Loudoun: A Touring Destination

Wine Country. America's heritage. Scenic horse country. Premium outlet shopping. Unique festivals and events. Your group will love Loudoun County. We are also the perfect destination hub for visiting Washington, DC, Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Winchester, and Manassas...visit here AND there.

Group Itineraries
Leave the planning to us! Group tour itineraries are available to make your visit easier and more enjoyable. Choose from a variety of themes and lengths of stay.

Must Sees
The following 10 locations are what visitors have told us are "must sees" in Loudoun:

1. Founded in 1758, the town of Leesburg boasts historic architecture, specialty shops, antiques and art galleries, and historic attractions. Leesburg also hosts many special events throughout the year.
2. Middleburg, the nation's horse and hunt capital, offers an array of fine restaurants and unique shops including art galleries and antique shops.
3. Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets features more than 110 name-brand stores that offer discounts of 25-65% off retail prices.
4. Historic White's Ferry, a marvel of transportation from a by-gone era, offers visitors a scenic ride across the Potomac River. Founded in 1828, the ferry is the only cable-operated ferry operating on the East Coast today.
5. Balls Bluff Battlefield Regional Park preserves the site of the October 1861 Civil War battle. The site includes Ball's Bluff National Cemetery and a one-mile loop trial with interpretive signs.
6. Loudoun Museum features artifacts and exhibits relating to the more than 300-year history of Loudoun County.
7. Historic Morven Park, a Greek Revival mansion, sits on 1,200 acres and is furnished with antiques from around the world. Also on the property is a museum featuring a large collection of horse-drawn carriages and a museum devoted to hounds and hunting.
8. Oatlands Plantation is an antebellum plantation and a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The impressive gardens with ornamental statuary and connecting terraces are must sees.
9. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center documents the history of flight. The museum also offers free guided tours, an observation tower of nearby Washington Dulles International Airport, an IMAX theater, flight simulators, and is located 20 miles from the many renowned museums of Washington, DC. Admission to Smithsonian museums is free!
10. DC's Wine Country is Loudoun, with 22 wineries set in spectacular settings. Learn about winemaking in unique locations such as a wine cave and several barns. Many wineries offer special events, tastings, and dinners throughout the year.

Group Friendly Events
Loudoun's many fairs and festivals are ideal for groups wanting to experience our unique culture. Visit places not normally open to the public during the Hunt Country Stable Tour and the Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit. Steeplechase horse races, country fairs, and holiday events are just a few of the reasons to visit Loudoun.

Group Friendly Restaurants
Lift your forks and goblets in colonial surroundings at the Green Tree Restaurant in Leesburg's historic downtown. Enjoy a three-course meal in the candlelit dining room by the fireplace. Choose from a collection of 1700s period Colonial recipes.

Located in a renovated 19th century grain mill and affectionately called "Tuskie's" by the locals, Tuscarora Mill offers a unique setting and a memorable dining experience. This nationally recognized restaurant offers a menu that is designed to please a wide range of palates, and an elegant private dining space.

America's oldest continuously operated inn, Red Fox Inn, was built in 1728 and has offered hospitality to travelers to Middleburg for more than 275 years. Its dining rooms feature hardwood floors and stone fireplaces and its walls are adorned with paintings of foxes, hounds, and horses.

Loudoun offers many more unique venues and dining experiences. Let us help you find the perfect location for your group!

FREE Planning Services
The Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association offers a myriad of complimentary services designed to make your planning easier. We are delighted to assist you in the areas of:

• Guest room accommodations for groups of all sizes and any budget.
• Site inspection/tour and motorcoach assistance for group tour planners.
• Expert advice on area attractions, off-site activities, dining, and entertainment.
• Official Loudoun County publications, maps, images, and more.

Loudoun: A Wedding Destination

Amazing Scenery and Settings
Loudoun is set amidst the rolling hills of the Virginia countryside, the ideal mid-Atlantic location for a true seasonal wedding. The glory of spring color blooms well into the summer months and our golden autumn foliage is simply breathtaking. Our wedding venues include wineries with vineyards on sloping hillsides, and historic estates and golf courses with pristinely manicured lawns. Washington Dulles International Airport is in our backyard, so everyone on your guest list will find it easy to get here.

Extraordinary Venues
Loudoun boasts some of the region's most extraordinary resorts and clubhouses, picturesque wineries, historic mansions, fine dining restaurants, and lovely estate homes. There are B&Bs and restaurants nestled in pristinely restored buildings in the historic districts of our towns and villages. There are hotels with grand ballrooms. How about an organic farm-to-table restaurant in a glass conservatory that overlooks the Potomac River? Does a restored barn and stable where you can have a bonfire and offer hayrides appeal to you? Add to that lush vineyards with the Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop, restored grain mills, and a turn-of-the-century bank turned elegant restaurant, and you get the idea. What is even more extraordinary is the warm welcome you feel when you walk inside each and every one of them.

Experienced Team of Wedding Professionals
Loudoun wouldn't be one of America's finest wedding destinations without an industry of professionals that is a notch above the rest. Our photographers, caterers, cake bakers, florists, event planners, musicians, and limousine companies are part of a close-knit family that has had the privilege of working together for years. They know and respect one another and are committed to working together as a team to bring your dream wedding to life.

Easy to Plan
Planning a Loudoun wedding can be easily done from your home or office, from the next town or state, or even from across the ocean. No matter where you are, you will experience the convenience of global technology from our sophisticated country environment. Up-to-date informative websites with digital 360 degree photos, event site layouts, and seating plans make it easy to envision your wedding.

FREE Wedding Planning Services
The Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association offers a myriad of complimentary services designed to make your planning easier and your wedding something that your friends and family will talk about forever. Let us help you:

• Find the perfect venue and wedding vendors based on your ideal wedding, including the size of your guest list, the setting you've always envisioned, and your personal style. We'll start with suggestions for ceremony and reception sites, as well as rehearsal dinner facilities.
• Provide referrals for wedding coordinators and other services such as catering, flowers, transportation, and photographers.
• Assist in securing accommodations for you out-of-town guests, along with group rates.
• Provide you with welcome packet materials, including a county map and other brochures, to assist your guests with information on things to see and do during their stay.

Spectacular Leisure Activities
Loudoun wouldn't be a wedding destination without plenty of entertainment for the bridal party and your guests before and after your big day. Imagine these: Soothing spa treatments. Guided winery and culinary tours. High energy grand prix racing. Challenging golf. Boutique and outlet shopping. Invigorating horseback riding. Tours of historic towns and estates. White water rafting. Farm-to-table dining. The list goes on.

Location, Location, Location
Loudoun is located in Northern Virginia, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It borders both West Virginia and Maryland. Home to two international airports and near numerous interstate highways and US highways, Loudoun is easily accessible from all parts of the globe.

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