Purcellville and Round Hill Living
 This part of Loudoun County has a long and distinguished history, but is also looking to the future. From its very beginning, the area's dependence upon transportation links to the more populous eastern sections of Northern Virginia has remained strong, and is now more important than ever. Since the Virginia Department of Transportation widened Route 7 and extended the Toll Road to western Loudoun County, the area's growth has begun to accelerate.
Recreation Recreational opportunities abound. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park offer everything from hiking and biking to river rafting and fishing. The nearby George Washington and Jefferson National Forests feature 1.8 million acres of scenic drives, hiking and biking, swimming, boating, horseback riding and other activities. Lake Arrowhead offers the area's largest white sand swimming beach, fishing, boating, picnic shelters, volleyball, nature trails and scenic mountain settings. Attractions One of the area's more popular attractions is the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad bed, the longest linear park in the nation stretching 45 miles from Purcellville to Alexandria. Situated at the terminus of the W&OD trail is the Purcellville Train Station. The train station provides residents and visitors with a picnic area and water fountain with a visitor center/museum planned for the site. The station will serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of the downtown business district, which is within walking distance of most locations in town. Other attractions include local vineyards, a number of magnificent bed and breakfast inns, plenty of world-class golf courses, historical homes and farms, equestrian facilities and many Civil War sites. A number of historic battlefield parks are within a short drive including Manassas, Fredericksburg, Wilderness, Chancellorsville, Antietam and Harper's Ferry. Of course, all the cultural attractions, amenities, museums, and fine dining are all a short drive away in nearby Washington, DC. |
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