York County Community Profile
York County in the Hampton Roads region of eastern Virginia has a population of more than 68,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Despite its smaller population, Yorktown is big with historical attractions in Virginia because it is the location of the Yorktown Battlefield. The battle ended the Revolutionary War in favor of the American rebels. (more…)
Chesterfield County Community Guide
Chesterfield County, founded in 1611, is an urban and rural suburb directly south of Richmond in Central Virginia.
Popular attractions in the county include Pocahontas State Park and Swift Creek Mill Theatre. (more…)
Henrico County Community Guide
Henrico County in Central Virginia has a population of more than 300,000 people. The city of Richmond, which is the state capitol, lies within the county.
The county has three popular attractions in particular. They are the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Capitol Trail, Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center. Henrico also has made a major commitment to county parks. (more…)
Fauquier County Community Guide
Fauquier County is a county in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The county seat is Warrenton. Fauquier County is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. (more…)
Hanover County Community Guide
Hanover County, founded in 1720, is an urban and rural suburb of Richmond in Central Virginia.
The county has a population of more than 107,000 people, according to the 2019 U.S. Census. It is 86 percent White, 9.5 percent Black and 4.5 percent other. (more…)
Albemarle County Community Guide
Albemarle County is a thriving community located in the heart of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The area, now 726 square miles, was founded in 1744.
Albemarle County was named for Willem Anne van Keppel, the second earl of Albemarle, and titular governor of Virginia at the time. (more…)
Loudoun County Community Guide
Loudoun County is located in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The county, with an estimated population of 333,253 as of 2012, is a part of the Washington Metropolis Area.
Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, having seen an 84% increase in population since the 2000 census, which estimated a population of 169,599.
The county seat is Leesburg.
History
The area that is known as Loudoun County today was part of the 5 million acre plot of land granted to noblemen by King Charles II in 1649.
Loudoun County was named for John Campbell, the fourth earl of Loudoun and the titular Governor of Virginia from 1756-1759.
Loudoun County served as a temporary safe haven for President James Madison during the war of 1812. The county also housed the Constitution and other important state papers when Washington D.C. was burned.
The Land
Today, Loudoun is known for its beautiful scenery, thriving business opportunity, and its dedication to providing a high quality of life for its residents.
The county’s proximity to the nation’s capital has made it a popular place to live. The population is rapidly growing and expanding.
The county has seven towns and many villages. Quieter than the close by Washington D.C., Loudoun County offers a country escape to city dwellers.
Loudoun County is dedicated to the arts. The county has a variety of art museums and photo galleries. With the summertime comes an opportunity to attend multiple outdoor concerts.
Loudoun County is packed with a variety of things to do, from visiting wineries to dining at delicious restaurants, from playing golf to enjoying a movie.
Restaurants
Tuscarora Mill Restaurant http://www.tuskies.com/
Lightfoot Restaurant http://www.lightfootrestaurant.com/
Opa! Mezze Grill http://www.opamezzegrill.com/
Palio Ristorante Italiano http://palioofleesburg.com/
Blue Ridge Grill http://www.brgrill.com/
Eiffel Tower Cafe http://www.eiffeltowercafe.com/
Wineries
In 2012, Loudoun County was named One of 10 Best Wine Desitnations by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
868 Estate Vineyards http://868estatevineyards.com/
Above Ground Winery http://www.agwinery.com/
Bluemont Vineyard http://bluemontvineyard.com/
Sunset Hills Vineyard http://sunsethillsvineyard.com/
Willowcroft Vineyards http://willowcroftwine.com/
Zephaniah Farm Vineyard http://www.zephwine.com/Z/Welcome.html
Golf
Loudoun County offers a variety of courses and clubs for golf.
The Golf Club at Lansdowne http://www.golfatlansdowne.com/
1757 Golf Club http://www.1757golfclub.com/index.php
Brambleton Golf Course http://www.brambletongolfcourse.com/
Algonkian Regional Park http://www.nvrpa.org/park/algonkian/
Movie Theaters
Alamo Draft House http://drafthouse.com/northern_virginia/one_loudoun
Cobb Theatres http://www.cobbtheatres.com/leesburg12.aspx