Leesburg Apartments for Rent

Leesburg, Virginia

Leesburg sits 40 miles north of Washington, D.C., and has a population of 28,000 people. Having been founded in the 1730's, it retains a lot of its colonial heritage, such as a historic downtown. The town itself, is very walkable, but most residents need a car for commuting during the work week.

Halloween Masks

Living in this scenic town provides ample recreational facilities. The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Trail is 45 miles long providing hikers, joggers and bikers a beautiful and open section of recreational fun. Ida Lee Park and Red Rocks Wilderness Overlook provide the same on a smaller scale.

There are several annual festivals including the Halloween Parade which is one of the oldest in the nation. It has marching bands, floats and costumes, and, similar to Mardi Gras the parade participants distribute candy to the viewers, though lacks in such areas as toplessness, booze and arrests.

On weekends, Leesburg residents can either travel to Washington to visit the many attractions--not only does DC have museums and monuments, but the local music and nightlife scene has exploded in the past year. Or, head west into the Virginia hills towards Shenandoah or up to Harper's Ferry for some of the east coast's most ancient forests.

Farm to Table Restaurants

There are a number of organic farms in the area, which makes for healthy and wholesome dining. The folks at the Lightfoot Restaurant were pioneers in bringing healthy food to the table and taking advantage of the local produce.

Another local favorite is the Tuscarora Mill, which provides spectacular food and service. The Leesburg Restaurant is the local diner that specializes in traditional food. Lesher's Hot Dogs is a gem of a little place in the downtown area which does its best to serve up Coney Island style dogs though there's no cheese whiz in sight. For wine and good food, The Wine Kitchen is pretty amazing. Try their smashed potatoes and report home about them!

At The Ice House

You'll want to find some bars close to home for easy evenings, but while you're getting oriented in your Leesburg apartment, here are a few to try. Balls Bluff Tavern is a very mellow scene and has some good music. The Ice House Cafe is great for a little jazz mixed with your seafood, and O'Faolain's is a good place to meet the locals, especially those that like open mike nights. Jimmy's and Emilio's both have dance floors and are priced right for laid back evenings. For the most part, the Leesburg nightlife is pretty easygoing and mostly dependent on who shows up that night.