The two-lane roads that feed into the town are lined with stone-walled farms and acres of rolling green pastures.
Interested in planning a trip to Middleburg?
Read on to discover the best places to stay, eat, and explore.
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Spread out over five buildings, the property features 22 luxurious rooms, suites, and cottages.
Breakfast delivered to your door in a charming box?
Just let the team know when youd like it to arrive.
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Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa
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The grounds are gorgeous, with lots of onsite activities, and the rooms are beautiful, says Mt.
Defiance Cidery and Distillerys manager, Nicole Nicastro, who also recommends a visit to the impressive 23,000-square-foot spa.
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Spend your days biking, hiking, bird watching, or lounging by the heated saltwater pool.
Best Things to Do in Middleburg
Explore Middleburgs historic district.
To get the lay of the land, start your trip to Middleburg on foot.
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Visit the National Sporting Library and Museum and the Middleburg Museum.
TheNational Sporting Library and Museumdetails country pursuits things like horsemanship, steeplechasing, foxhunting, and polo.
While admission to the library is free, the museum does charge for entry.
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To get a deeper understanding of the history of the town itself, head to theMiddleburg Museum.
Sip on Virginia wine, beer, cider, and spirits.
Cider tastings are available at theMt.
Attend the Middleburg Film Festival.
Along with premieres and screenings, there are also panels and conversations with filmmakers and actors.
Many of the featured films have gone on to win international awards, says Osborn.
Tickets can be purchasedonline.
There are unique shops that you won’t find anywhere else with wonderful one-of-a-kind items, says Nicastro.
TakeMiddleburg Antique Gallery, for example.
Self-described as an old school haberdashery, Highcliffe Clothiers offers custom clothing as well as ready-to-wear pieces and accessories.
If youre interested in going the custom route, be sure to request an appointment ahead of your visit.
Its so fun to walk around and browse, adds Gingerich.
Chloes of Middleburg
Looking for a new vacation dress or a last-minute gift for a loved one?
Stop inChloes of Middleburg.
Middleburg Common Grounds
For the best coffee and breakfast sandwiches, Gingerich recommends stopping atMiddleburg Common Grounds.
If youre craving something sweet think apple fritters, cinnamon buns, and croissants you wont leave disappointed.
Not sure what to try first?
A local favorite is the cow puddle cookie, says Osborn.
The wonderful food is classic Virginia, and the cocktails are great, says Nicastro.
Top it off with a bag of Route 11 chips and a brownie.
Best Times to Visit Middleburg
The best time to visit Middleburg is from October through late December.
While all seasons in Middleburg are wonderful, the fall brings a particularly beautiful experience, says Osborn.
The mild weather and vibrant foliage are not to be missed.
The whole town participates, says Gingerich, who notes the highlights of the weekend are the two parades.
How to Get There
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the closest airport to Middleburg.
If you time it right and avoid rush-hour traffic the drive should take around 35 minutes.