Your Ultimate Ashburn Adventure Guide

Local Hubs & Walk-Around Areas

5 min

One Loudoun

The beating heart of Ashburn nightlife and entertainment

What's There: Restaurants, bars, movies, seasonal events, live music, carnival rides

2025 Special Events:

Summer Concert Series - May 31-Sept 13 (FREE on the Plaza!)
Carnival at One Loudoun - August 6-17
Rocknoceros Kids Band - Every Monday, June 2-Aug 25

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15 min

Downtown Leesburg / King Street

Historic charm meets modern craft beer scene

What's There: Historic architecture, breweries, restaurants, boutique shopping

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20 min

Tally Ho Theater

Live music and shows in a historic venue

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Movies & Chill Nights

5 min

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - One Loudoun

The Premium Experience

Luxury recliners, full bar, chef-prepared food served to your seat

Pro Tip: Book early for popular shows - recliners sell out fast!

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10 min

AMC Loudoun Station 11

Classic movie theater experience

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Ultimate Hiking Guide

60+ Trails Within 2 Hours

From backyard strolls to epic mountain scrambles • Organized by distance & difficulty • Complete with maps, details & pro tips

Explore All 60+ Trails

0-15min

Backyard

15-60min

Local & Blue Ridge

1-2hrs

Epic Adventures

Quick Nature Fixes (Close to Home)

10 min

Beaverdam Reservoir / Reservoir Park

Easy shoreline loops, kayaking, fishing, sunset views

Perfect For: Morning coffee hike, kayak sessions, photography

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15 min

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook

Potomac River overlooks, Civil War ruins, short scenic trails

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Backyard!

W&OD Trail

Washington & Old Dominion

45 miles of paved trail for walking/running/biking

Insider Tip: The stretch between Hamilton and Purcellville is gorgeous - farm fields all around!

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20 min

Ball's Bluff Battlefield & National Cemetery

Easy wooded loop, Civil War history, river bluff views

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20 min

Algonkian Regional Park

838 acres of natural beauty

Paved and natural trails, steep river cliffs

Perfect For: Longer walks, river views, picnics

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25 min

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

Hidden gem with 20+ miles of trails

Vibe: Dense woodland, rolling hills, Goose Creek valleys

Crowd Level: Low - locals-only secret spot

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Blue Ridge & Mountain Hikes

45 min

Moderate

Raven Rocks - Appalachian Trail

5-ish miles, legit elevation gain, massive rock overlook

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40 min

Easy

Bear's Den Overlook

Short hike with spectacular sunset views. Part of the famous AT "Rollercoaster" section.

Pro Move: Hike in late afternoon → catch sunset → hit Bear Chase Brewing 10 min away!

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50 min

Difficult

The AT "Rollercoaster"

For serious hikers

13-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail known worldwide for steep ups and downs

Views: Shenandoah River Valley from cliff-edge rocks

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1 hr

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Historic town + river + multiple trail options

Must-Do Hike: Maryland Heights (steep but worth it!)

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1.5 hr

Shenandoah National Park / Skyline Drive

Full mountain day trip

Epic views, serious hiking, fall foliage

Tips: Go early (especially weekends) • Bring snacks • Old Rag requires permits!

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Breweries & Drinking with Views

Close to Home (Ashburn Area)

5 min

Lost Rhino Brewing Company

Since 2011 | Famous for Face Plant IPA

Full menu, daily hours, local favorite

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5 min

Old Ox Brewery

Craft beer enthusiast haven with free pool & shuffleboard

Perfect For: Casual hangout, meeting locals

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10 min

Dynasty Brewing

Live music, trivia nights, laid-back crowd

Scene: Indoor and outdoor seating, great for making friends

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Blue Ridge Breweries (Mountain Views Edition)

40 min

Bear Chase Brewing Company

Panoramic Blue Ridge vistas from hilltop location

Live Music: Every Friday and Saturday evening

Date Night Move: Sunset beer → dinner in Bluemont

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40 min

Dirt Farm Brewing

Farm brewery in Bluemont with scenic setting

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35 min

Adroit Theory Brewing Company

Purcellville nano-brewery

Specialty: Barrel-aged experimental beers

Unique Offerings: Mango IPAs, mint green tea saison, caramel macchiato milk stout

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20 min

Loudoun Brewing

Leesburg

Accolade: Loudoun's Favorite Brewery (voted by locals)

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Pro Tip: Check out the LOCO Ale Trail - 18 breweries with "Brews by Bike Trail" along the W&OD!

Wineries (Date Night Edition)

40 min

Bluemont Vineyard

Mountain vineyard with sweeping views - perfect at sunset

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35 min

868 Estate Vineyards

Elegant setting in Hillsboro/Purcellville area

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25 min

Stone Tower Winery

Beautiful grounds near Leesburg

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30 min

Tarara Winery

Special Event: Summer Concert Series

When: Every Saturday, June-September (6-9:30 PM)

Setting: Along the Potomac River

Perfect Saturday: Wine + live music + river views

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Bars & Social Spots

Neighborhood Hangouts

5 min

The Ashburn Pub

Classic neighborhood pub with locals, sports, solid food

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5 min

The Lost Fox

Top-rated bar for meeting people and conversation

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10 min

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar

More upscale, date-worthy atmosphere

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Louder Scenes (20s-30s Crowd)

5 min

Bar Louie - One Loudoun

High energy, active nightlife scene

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5 min

Makers Union Pub & Patio

Modern pub with great patio

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5 min

AllGoRhythms Gastro Bar

Gastropub with music-focused atmosphere

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10 min

Rai's Rendezvous Kitchen + Bar

Asian fusion bar + restaurant combo

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5 min

Twisted Cat Tavern

Dive-ish fun crowd, pool tables

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Unique Experiences

Axe Throwing + Drinks

10 min

Elysium Axe Bar

Axe throwing + full bar + corn hole

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10 min

Axes and O's - Sterling

Bonus: Glow-in-the-dark axe throwing!

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Create Something

15 min

Lawless Forge

Blacksmithing class

Make: Bottle openers, knives from horseshoes

Why It's Awesome: Hands-on, unique skill, impressive results. Instructor Kyle is highly praised!

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10 min

CIY Pottery

Create It Yourself

Pottery wheel and hand-building classes

Vibe: Creative, chill, BYOB-friendly

Great For: Date night, friend hangout, solo zen time

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25 min

Cooking Classes

Cookology - Mystery Basket Challenge (teams compete!)

Culinaria Cooking School - Date night classes with wine

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Active & Competitive

15 min

Topgolf - Loudoun

Golf meets arcade meets bar

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30 min

iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Adrenaline: 5 stars

Skydiving without jumping from a plane!

Perfect For: Bucket list moment with your friend

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15 min

The Zone

Laser tag + bowling + arcade + restaurant & bar

Perfect For: Competitive friend groups

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15 min

Autobahn Indoor Speedway

Go-kart racing + axe throwing combo

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10 min

Ashburn Ice House

Ice skating + arcade games

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30 min east

Fun Land of Fairfax

Massive arcade, go-karts, ropes course, batting cages

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20 min

Escape Room LoCo - Leesburg

Themed escape rooms for 2-8 people

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Water Adventures & Day Trips

1 hr

Harpers Ferry Adventure Center

Whitewater rafting, tubing, zip lines

Pro Tip: Book rafting early summer for best water levels

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1 hr

River & Trail Outfitters

Tubing, kayaking, rafting, zipline

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1.5 hr

Luray Caverns

Wow Factor: 5 stars

Massive underground cave system

Combo Trip: Luray Caverns → lunch in town → Shenandoah hike

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Live Music & Events

Regular Concert Series

5 min

One Loudoun Summer Concert Series

When: May 31 - September 13, 2025

Cost: FREE!

Featured Acts:

RetroPop (June 28)
Melissa Quinn Fox Band (July 26)
Scott Kurt (September 13)

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30 min

Tarara Winery Summer Concerts

When: Every Saturday, June-September

Time: Gates 5 PM, music 6-9:30 PM

Setting: Potomac River views

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40 min

Bear Chase Brewing

Live music every Friday & Saturday evening with mountain views

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Other Venues

Varies

Loudoun Symphony Orchestra

Upcoming: Holiday Favorites

Dec 6 (7:30 PM, Ashburn) and Dec 7 (3 PM, Aldie)

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30 min east

Filene Center at Wolf Trap

Major national touring acts in outdoor amphitheater

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30 min east

The Barns at Wolf Trap

Intimate folk, jazz, acoustic venue

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Your Week with Your Friend

Day 1

Ease In

Morning: Coffee + W&OD Trail walk

Afternoon: One Loudoun lunch + explore

Evening: Lost Rhino Brewing → dinner at Ashburn Pub

Day 2

Mountain Day

Morning: Early start to Harpers Ferry

Midday: Maryland Heights hike

Afternoon: Late lunch in Harpers Ferry town

Evening: Bear Chase Brewing sunset beers

Day 3

Adrenaline Rush

Afternoon: iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Evening: Elysium Axe Bar (throwing + drinks + dinner)

Day 4

Create Something

Morning: Blacksmithing at Lawless Forge

Afternoon: Lunch in Leesburg

Evening: Pottery at CIY → dinner at One Loudoun

Day 5

River Day

Full Day: Harpers Ferry rafting or tubing

Evening: Recovery - Alamo Drafthouse movie

Day 6

Scenic Route

Morning: Shenandoah National Park hiking

Afternoon: Skyline Drive scenic stops

Evening: 868 Estate Vineyards on the way back

Day 7

Local Chill

Morning: Beaverdam Reservoir kayaking

Afternoon: Brewery hop (Old Ox → Dynasty → Loudoun Brewing)

Evening: Sunset at Bear's Den → dinner in Bluemont

Quick Distance Reference

Destination	Drive Time
One Loudoun	5 min
Beaverdam Reservoir	10 min
Downtown Leesburg	15 min
Bluemont Breweries	35-40 min
Harpers Ferry	1 hr
Shenandoah National Park	1.5 hr
Luray Caverns	1.5 hr

Seasonal Events Calendar 2025

June

One Loudoun Summer Concerts begin (May 31)
Tarara Winery concerts start
Rocknoceros Mondays at One Loudoun

July

Peak rafting season
July 4th festivities

August

One Loudoun Carnival (Aug 6-17)
Summer concert series finale

September

Fall foliage begins
Wine harvest season

October

Peak fall colors in Shenandoah
Harvest festivals
Halloween events

December

Loudoun Symphony Holiday Favorites (Dec 6-7)
Holiday lights and markets

Insider Moves

Brewery Passport: Get the LOCO Ale Trail passport and hit all 18 breweries for prizes

Sunset Strategy: Bear's Den Overlook → Bear Chase Brewing (perfect evening combo)

Wednesday Nights: Check One Loudoun for weekly events (trivia/live music)

Early Bird Hiking: Hit Shenandoah by 8 AM weekends for parking

Winter Fun: Topgolf heated bays work year-round

Meet People: Tuesday trivia at Dynasty Brewing

Date Night Win: Pottery class → One Loudoun dinner → Alamo movie

Free Entertainment: Check Loudoun Now events calendar