Skip to Content

47 Best and Fun Things To Do In Leesburg, Virginia


TouristWire Editors

The picturesque little burg of Leesburg has a historic downtown brimming with restaurants, quaint cafes, exciting bars, breweries, luxurious boutiques, and trendy home décor shops.

Indulge in tacos, oysters, and farm-to-table cuisine on King Street and experience the distinguished atmosphere of a historical village where legends such as General George C. Marshall and designers, engineers, artists, technology entrepreneurs, and more spend their time. You can spend your time taking shop classes, dancing to upbeat music, dining around, or exploring the many historical grounds.

With so much to do and see, it’s easy to see why Leesburg has such a fantastic reputation as an idyllic holiday destination. Find some of the best attractions in Leesburg in the list below.

The 47 Most Popular Things To Do In Leesburg, Virginia

47. Oatland Historic Mansion

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Lossy-page1-772px-oatlands mansion%2c leesburg%2c virginia lccn2011632407.tif

Credit: Carol M. Highsmith, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: Leesburg VA

Web Address:   https://oatlands.org/

46. White’s Ford

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 20700 Martinsburg Road Dickerson MD

45. Harrison Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

800px-cannonading on the potomac by alfred w thompson%2c c1869

Credit: License, Wikimedia commons

44. Hogback Mountain

2.3 ★★☆☆☆ (3 reviews)

Af1qipoge8kmadpkpdzncfznxokvyms31yravcqykslj=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Sarah C., Google Maps

43. Ball’s Bluff National Cemetery

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

800px-ball%27s bluff national cemetery

Credit: Acroterion, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: Rt 7 Leesburg VA

Tel:  866 900 6417

Web Address:   http://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ballsbluff.asp

42. Leesburg Historic District

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

800px-leesburg va king st

Credit: Mojo Hand, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 4 Loudoun Street SW Leesburg VA

41. Selma Mansion

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

800px-forgotten piano at selma plantation mansion - flickr

Credit: Will Fisher, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: Leesburg VA

Web Address:   http://selmamansionrebirth.com/

40. Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

Af1qipmxkdekx9jl2dl3dgr-pqfmhettdwz76lgncguy=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Stuart Miles-McLean, Google Maps

39. Winmill Carriage Museum at Morven Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

Af1qipmm6bdmvoiw72e5avugaonxbswvn4ktey7uxyvi=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Gary Sessoms, Google Maps

Location: 17101 17167 Southern Planter Ln Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 2414

Web Address:   http://morvenpark.org/

38. Inside Ski Training Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

Af1qipn4vpvsxubehwt2zfumhk-dx-dp3dqsyad2z4rf=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Inside Ski Training Center, Google Maps

Location: 34 B Catoctin Cir SE Leesburg VA

Tel:  571 707 8873

Web Address:   http://insideski.com/

37. Temple Hall Farm Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

Af1qippc30cs8mqkhqhzfz04gsaqovexruw1ltxptdzv=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, Google Maps

Location: 15855 Limestone School Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 779 9372

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/temple-hall-farm-regional-park

36. Piscataway Crossing Regional Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

Af1qipppfmiudyvxyxyfosxmsfjxux2v6rhsj7srganp=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, Google Maps

Location: 43646 Hibler Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 779 9372

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/piscataway-crossing-regional-park

35. Village Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

2466886556 2ed8741a42 b

Credit: Jeff Nyveen, License, Flickr

Location: 40405 Browns Ln Waterford VA

Tel:  540 882 3780

Web Address:   http://villagewineryandvineyards.com/

34. Terra Nebulo Vineyards

4.6 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

Af1qipmkilgurwrwtohv6pwvpyubckzcdf -gxobwiwk=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: 80 Grit Kelly, Google Maps

Location: 39892 Old Wheatland Road Waterford VA

Tel:  703 622 9117

Web Address:   http://terranebulo.com/

33. Edwards Landing Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

Af1qipp2c1wutlc -8k3zk5tfd0nltnetp7n5eylwzq0=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Sylvio Lincoln saikovitch, Google Maps

Location: 901 Powhatan Ct NE Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 1368

Web Address:   https://leesburgva.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/22/5725

32. Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

Af1qippl3d3xrfqzzd3gsuia3zhrqd59n3b7gmtw 1-r=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: M Bell, Google Maps

Location: 43055 Golf Club Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 0343

Web Address:   http://loudoun.gov/facilities.aspx

31. Two Creeks Trail Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ (77 reviews)

Af1qipm7pwzpa1nu8tczlua9cxmiji2ybj2jqqyrhf1n=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Nick Voreas, Google Maps

Location: Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 729 0597

Web Address:   https://pecva.org/

30. Edwards Ferry

4.7 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

800px-cannonading on the potomac by alfred w thompson%2c c1869

Credit: License, Wikimedia commons

Location: Edwards Ferry Road Poolesville MD

Tel:  301 739 4200

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/choh/index.htm

29. Edgar Tillett Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (83 reviews)

Af1qipnaklirah-9zz7wo8ref-lbrx2rp3bbw1tqfi2b=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Vince Wojciechowski, Google Maps

Location: 21561 Belmont Ridge Road Ashburn VA

Tel:  703 777 0343

Web Address:   https://loudoun.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Edgar-Tillett-Memorial-Park-29

28. Tuscarora Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (84 reviews)

Af1qipoar6ownaladu0surwwegv9cpbiy ttoribdae=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: TPS, Google Maps

Location: 425 Solitude Ct SE Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 1368

Web Address:   https://visitloudoun.org/listing/tuscarora-creek-park/469/

27. Freedom Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

Af1qipmjsn6vzhgtelmhwj7pvdeaa5kgnodqorg60kec=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Chris Westphal, Google Maps

Location: 101 Colonel Grenata Cir Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 2420

Web Address:   http://leesburgva.gov/departments/parks-recreation/town-parks#Freedom

26. Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery LLC

4.5 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

Af1qipnhdomd2oukda5zls9dtudhe0qhxpwcaaebjfat=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Dry Mill Vineyard & Winery LLC, Google Maps

Location: 18195 Dry Mill Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 737 3930

Web Address:   http://drymillwine.com/

25. Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

4.8 ★★★★★ (111 reviews)

Af1qipohof8gbv0t8gzqwlazqdkylsjeygwsp32prd4d=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Ed Robichaud, Google Maps

Location: 38906 Mt Gilead Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 8161

Web Address:   http://willowcroftwine.com/

24. Rust Nature Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ (116 reviews)

Af1qippscffabzgomqu2nyjvdnf6jwnhcv0ejnrftb8z=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Tilly Lo, Google Maps

Location: 802 Childrens Center Road SW Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 669 0000

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/rust-sanctuary

23. Potomac Crossing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (119 reviews)

Af1qipojcdvnksqhbob7tyv6fazurwlqvfaqy0fjvtwu=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: James Schaefer, Google Maps

Location: 508 Shanks Evans Road NE Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 2420

Web Address:   https://leesburgva.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/5725

22. The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek

4.4 ★★★★☆ (123 reviews)

Af1qipnsfrcxwpsuq0pausby0iimj5dcuttircnqd9gn=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Mark Cruz, Google Maps

Location: 43285 Spinks Ferry Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 443 9836

Web Address:   http://lostcreekwinery.com/

21. Hamilton Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (157 reviews)

Af1qipoekfuqv8ps5vhv7s ckcy1f7awo8d02tuvkwzw=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: peter w, Google Maps

Location: 31 W Colonial Hwy Hamilton VA

Tel:  540 338 2811

20. Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (172 reviews)

800px-zebra swallowtail butterfly %2811324069615%29

Credit: U.S. Geological Survey, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 21085 The Woods Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 737 8894

Web Address:   https://loudoun.gov/1277/Banshee-Reeks-Nature-Preserve

19. Temple Hall Farm

4.7 ★★★★★ (188 reviews)

225675805 2b17c3bf87 h

Credit: David, License, Flickr

Location: 15789 Temple Hall Ln Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 6732

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/temple-hall-farm-regional-park

18. Beaverdam Reservoir

4.5 ★★★★★ (189 reviews)

Af1qipoxyzni8dd4vyctaemn1jl8r1m-bejbs5nq6krj=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Beaverdam Reservoir, Google Maps

Location: Beaverdam Reservoir 42400 Mt Hope Rd. Ashburn VA

Tel:  703 327 3403

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/beaverdam-reservoir

17. Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (203 reviews)

Af1qipnjddqyqxvybog3bs6gi-txgtce znyakjztklb=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: peter w, Google Maps

Location: 43513 Squirrel Ridge Pl Leesburg VA

Web Address:   http://hmdb.org/marker.asp

16. Zephaniah Farm Vineyard

4.7 ★★★★★ (213 reviews)

26352587050 9723feac5b b

Credit: katie wheeler, License, Flickr

Location: 19381 Dunlop Mill Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 431 2016

Web Address:   http://zephwine.com/

15. Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

4.5 ★★★★★ (224 reviews)

524px-oatlands front

Credit: Acroterion, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 727 0670

Web Address:   http://oatlands.org/

14. Fabbioli Cellars

4.4 ★★★★☆ (250 reviews)

Af1qipplzi5mxjqpqbbxyxz0v7lds43voipsrzavssde=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Zachary Leuschner, Google Maps

Location: 15669 Limestone School Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 771 1197

Web Address:   http://fabbioliwines.com/

13. Bles Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (287 reviews)

Af1qipolc1voswb7ah2cp3ojhpv7p8ob-aafrstg7hnn=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: T Clark, Google Maps

Location: 44830 Bles Park Dr Ashburn VA

Tel:  703 777 0343

Web Address:   http://loudoun.gov/facilities.aspx

12. Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (333 reviews)

Af1qipmy7jodbjyl0 bk1gd6mhyg4-nx fqlqaceap9c=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Brian Carr, Google Maps

Location: 43098 Edwards Ferry Road NE Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 779 9372

Web Address:   http://novaparks.com/parks/red-rock-wilderness-overlook-regional-park

11. Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (354 reviews)

Af1qippmxmgkmgcepxwrmhqczzlr7nek2iqijyey4g5o=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Larry Pastor, Google Maps

Location: 42405 Claudia Dr Leesburg VA

Tel:  571 258 3487

Web Address:   http://loudoun.gov/index.aspx

10. Stone Tower Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,163 reviews)

Location: 19925 Hogback Mountain Road Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 2797

Web Address:   https://stonetowerwinery.com/

Our Top picks

9. Loudoun Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

800px-morven park%2c leesburg va-1

Credit: Acroterion, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 16 Loudoun Street SW Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 7427

Web Address:   http://loudounmuseum.org/

8. George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor

4.8 ★★★★★ (70 reviews)

Lossy-page1-765px-dodona manor%2c weekend retreat of george c. marshall and his wife%2c leesburg%2c virginia lccn2011634293.tif

Credit: Carol M. Highsmith, License, Wikimedia commons

Location: 312 E Market Street Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 1301

Web Address:   http://georgecmarshall.org/

7. A.V. Symington Aquatics Center

4.0 ★★★★☆ (158 reviews)

Af1qipof-qvfziiebrsctbhk2eeylseflwox2 arfapc=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Chris Tz, Google Maps

Location: 80 Ida Lee Dr NW Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 779 5390

Web Address:   http://idalee.org/

6. Olde Izaak Walton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (204 reviews)

4766184400 f1639f56ee h

Credit: steve loya, License, Flickr

Location: 850 Davis Ct SE Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 737 0136

Web Address:   https://leesburgva.gov/departments/parks-recreation/town-parks

5. Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (254 reviews)

30549374866 83b36fe9ce h

Credit: Ron Cogswell, License, Flickr

Location: Balls Bluff Road NE Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 737 7800

Web Address:   https://novaparks.com/parks/balls-bluff-battlefield-regional-park

4. Shocktober

4.4 ★★★★☆ (301 reviews)

Af1qiporxzfjssarb2 ouumtmomxhxenopxpc98de7ii=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: Shocktober, Google Maps

Location: 601 Catoctin Cir NE Leesburg VA

Tel:  571 918 9692

Web Address:   http://shocktober.org/

3. Morven Park Grounds

4.7 ★★★★★ (512 reviews)

Location: 17339 Southern Planter Ln Leesburg VA

Tel:  571 474 2754

Web Address:   http://morvenpark.org/

2. Ida Lee Park Recreation Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (897 reviews)

Af1qipnfjpxdn3chtxgcotwjidnm5gxhg0hm9fec3qab=w592-h404-n-k-no

Credit: JOSEPH LEONGUERRERO, Google Maps

Location: 60 Ida Lee Dr NW Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 777 1368

Web Address:   http://idalee.org/

1. Leesburg Animal Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,054 reviews)

4480202649 32fcb8e622 h

Credit: steve loya, License, Flickr

Location: 19246 James Monroe Hwy Leesburg VA

Tel:  703 433 0002

Web Address:   http://leesburganimalpark.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Leesburg, Virginia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

Join the TouristWire community

At TouristWire, our team works tirelessly to bring you the most comprehensive itineraries and reviews to help you plan your next trip. Don’t miss out, join our mailing list and our reviews delivered directly to your mailbox!