Leesburg, Virginia

Leesburg is a historic town and county seat of Loudoun County. It is situated along the base of the Catoctin Mountain adjacent to the Potomac River. Leesburg is the northwestern terminus of the Dulles Greenway, a private toll road which connects to the Dulles Toll Road at Washington Dulles International Airport. The town is largely a bedroom community for commuters to the national capital. The Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center is located in Leesburg. If shopping is your fancy, Leesburg is one of the best places to part with your money. The experience of charming brick sidewalks, white picket fences, and narrow streets bordered with historic architecture can help ease the pain from your next credit card statement. Besides shopping among historic structures, this small town also offers the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, an upscale outlet village. It is home to over 110 stores such as the Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Lacoste, Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Outlet. Colonial and Civil War walking tours are also available. The Rust Manor House and Nature Sanctuary in Leesburg is the home of the Audubon Naturalist Society. The Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival is held annually in April in the Historic District. Leesburg is named after Thomas Lee (1690-1750), a leading political figure in colonial Virginia. EARNS OUR HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.