3 Best Sights in Northern Virginia, Virginia

50 West Vineyards

Perched on a hill with some of the area's best views of the Bull Run Mountains, this farmhouse-style tasting room serves Bordeaux-style red and white wines. The winery is named for its location on Route 50, in between Middleburg and Aldie. On hot summer days, tastings on the outdoor patio are best paired with a slushy frozen wine-arita.

Lloyd House

Old Town

This fine example of Georgian architecture was built in 1797 and is owned by the City of Alexandria and used for offices for the Office of Historic Alexandria. The interior has nothing on display, so the house is best admired from outside.

Virginia Wine Board

The "Virginia Winery Guide" lists each of the state's wineries (many offer tours and tastings). It's free and can be picked up at visitor information centers throughout the state or by on the Virginia Wine Board's website. From there you can also find descriptions of more than 500 wine events and festivals that take place each year.

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