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Katie & Noah

May 16, 2025 • Leesburg, VA

Katie & Noah

May 16, 2025 • Leesburg, VA

One of Katie and Noah's favorite things about Leesburg is the charm and history. They love exploring new shops, restaurants, and attending town events. Every time they go back they find something new!

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Things to Do

George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor

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312 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
(703) 777-1301

Dodona Manor, the former home of General George Catlett Marshall, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum. It is owned by the George C. Marshall International Center, which has restored the property to its Marshall-era appearance of the 1950s.


You can purchase tickets to go on a 75 minute tour of the home and learn about the history.


Public tour prices:

- $15 adults

- $12 seniors (65+)

- $5 students

- Free for children under 10

- Free to active duty military and their immediate family members with proper ID.

Self Guided Tours of Historic Leesburg

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This is a free self-guided tour that features guided walking tours of downtown Leesburg. Take a tour from your internet browser, or download a free app for your smartphone.


You can begin a tour at any point of interest, or simply open the app to explore the history around you. Each tour has historical and current photos and images and audio narration of each site.


Current tours:

- African American History Tour

- Downtown Architectural Tour

- Highlights of Historic Leesburg

- Leesburg Public Art Tour

- Loudoun County War Memorials

- Union Cemetery Tour

- Women's History Tour


Additional tours are under development.

Historic Leesburg Walking Tour

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465 Kornblau Terrace SE Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 627-2840

This is a 1hr and 20 minute guided tour where you will learn about the history, architecture, and lore of this historic seat of Loudoun County.


Tours prices vary by group size. See the website for more details!



Loudoun Museum

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16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
(703) 777-7427

This is a small museum with free admission and group tours available upon request.


The hours are:

Friday 10am-4pm

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 10am-4pm


Contact LoudounMuseum.org or 703-777-7427 for more details.

Topgolf Loudoun

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20356 Commonwealth Center Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
(703) 763-2020

Escape Room LOCO

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201 Royal St SE, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
(703) 468-8538

Leesburg Premium Outlets

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241 Fort Evans Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
(703) 737-3071

Our Favorite Shops

Birch Tree Bookstore

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11 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
(571) 918-0726

This is the cutest little book store/plant shop with the best vibes! There's always a great sale going on and the employees are great at giving book recommendations.

Brick and Mortar Mercantile

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34 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
(571) 577-6397

If you're up for a good laugh, go here! There are so many creative and unique finds.

The Global Local

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102 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
(571) 210-2324

One of Katie's favorite shops! It showcase several of Loudoun County craftsmen's work in addition to an array of globally sourced products. Lots of cute knickknacks and art!!


If you go upstairs you'll find a studio where you can make your own candles!

Dig! Records and Vintage

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212C Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
(703) 402-8120

Dig is such a cool vintage store (even if you're not so into records)! They have a wide variety of records, new and old. Make sure to checkout the second floor!!

Mocatinas

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3 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
(703) 687-4097

Mocatinas is a café, party venue, and candy gift shop! The second floor has seating space that can be reserved for afternoon tea! There's also an adorable outdoor patio on the side.

Very Virginia Shop

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16 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
(703) 973-6400

If you're looking for a souvenir from Virginia, this is your spot! Everything from this shop is made in Virginia!