WHERE HISTORY LIVES
While Leesburg has become a modern suburb for commuters to Washington, D.C., it’s steeped in national history. During the War of 1812, the town was used as a temporary shelter for the U.S. Government and its archives (including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution) when the British Army attacked the nation’s capital. More recently, Leesburg was home to General George Marshall, whose famed Marshall Plan helped rebuild Europe after World War II and earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. The restored Marshall House (formerly Dodona Manor) is one of Leesburg’s 21 entries on the National Register of Historic Places – which includes battlefields, famous homes, museums and other landmarks.
In Historic Downtown Leesburg, visitors stroll the brick sidewalks amongst well-preserved architecture, unique shops and restaurants. For longer walks (or runs or bike rides), the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail offers a 45-mile long rail trail running in and through Leesburg. After a long day of sightseeing, a comfortable stay at one of the Choice Hotels in Leesburg, VA is just what you’ll need!
Arts and culture are big in Leesburg too, including: Loudoun Ballet Company, Loudoun Chorale, Loudoun Lyric Opera, Loudoun Symphonic Winds, Loudoun Symphony Orchestra, and the Tally Ho Theater.
Throughout Leesburg you’ll find 16 parks—including Ida Lee Park, which is named for the daughter of Edmund Jennings Lee—first cousin of Robert E. Lee. The park features more than 370 acres of park land, and a recreation center with 71,000 square feet of aquatic, fitness and other activities, plus 11 tennis courts and an outdoor aquatic center.
If you’re visiting Leesburg, hotels from the Choice Hotels group are conveniently located to make your trip even more enjoyable.
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