Top 7 Activities to do in and Around Purcellville, VA

Dated: April 6 2023

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Purcellville, Virginia is a small town located in Western Loudoun County, about an hour west of Washington D.C. Despite it’s small size, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in and around Purcellville. Here are a few suggestions of fun things to do -

  • Local wineries in no particular order - Purcellville is located in the heart of wine country, so there are plenty of wineries to visit in the area. Some popular options include - Walsh Family Winery, 868 Estate Vineyards, Breaux Vineyards and Hillsborough Vineyards to name a few.

  • Get out! Go hiking and Biking: The Appalachian Trail runs through Purcellville, and there are several other hiking and biking trails in the area. Including the W&OD Trail and the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park. So get out and enjoy the beautiful Western Loudoun scenery. 

  • Explore downtown Purcellville. The downtown area has a charming historic district with plenty of shop and restaurants to explore. Let’s support those small and local businesses.

  • Franklin Park Arts Center - This amazing center hosts a variety of cultural events, concerts, plays and art exhibits to name a few. Check out their website and get the most up to date information on events.

  • Go to a local festival or fair - Purcellville hosts several annual events, including the Purcellville Wine and Food Festival, the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival, Parades and many fun events for the whole family!

  • Tour the Loudoun County Museum - The Loudoun County Museum is located in nearby Leesburg and features exhibits on the local history of Loudoun County. 

  • Visit the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry, a historic town located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is located just a short drive from Purcellville and offers plenty of historic and outdoor activities.

As a native to Loudoun County, small business owner and resident of Western Loudoun, these are some fun things I wanted to share with you to do in and around Purcellville. I hope you enjoy this small town as much as I do.

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Christine Adkins

I am part of a mother-daughter top producing realty group specializing in West Virginia and Northern Virginia. Co-Author of the book "Maximizing Your Home Value." Since 2004, we have sold over $300,00....

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