Living in Leesburg, Virginia

Leesburg's charming downtown area is home to unique and interesting shops, many of which are housed in historic row houses. Dominating the downtown area visually are Leesburg's brick courthouse, a Greek Revival building that was built in 1895 and is the home to several county offices. In and around the downtown area, you'll also find many small historic homes. This area has, in fact, been designated as the Leesburg Historic District.

Restaurants are plentiful in the downtown area. One of the most popular is Tuscarora Mill, which is housed in an old grain mill from the late 1800s. Affectionately known as Tuskies by the locals, this restaurant serves farm-to-table cuisine and has been a Leesburg, VA, favorite since 1985. There are also numerous breweries and wineries here. For the kids, there is the Leesburg Animal Park, where they can visit with a variety of farm and exotic animals.

You'll find a variety of homes for sale in Leesburg, from small historic homes in the downtown area to new, spacious single-family homes, townhomes, and condos on the town's outskirts.

Leesburg is especially attractive to families who love the idea of living in a small town, but also want to be close to the amenities of modern suburbia, including easy access to chain restaurants and to great shopping, like the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlet Mall. This town's schools are also highly rated.

If you decide to live in a Leesburg neighborhood, you will only be 40 miles from Washington D.C. and its many amenities. In addition, Dulles International Airport is just 17 miles from Leesburg, Virginia. The closest Washington Metro stop to Leesburg is located in Reston, which is about 20 miles away, so most residents commute by car or by bus. Three new Metro stops, however, are expected to open in Loudoun County by 2019, including one at Dulles Airport.