There is a great new playground at Brandon Park on Harrison, just off Catoctin Circle (behind the BB&T bank and across the street from the Village Lanes Bowling Center). Even though there are no swings, monkey bars, bathrooms, or drinking fountains it still gets our thumbs up! Everything is still in mint condition and in […]
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We have been trying to save gas and money by avoiding all the wonderful fall festivals, but we slipped up when we saw that The Seldom Scene would be playing at the West Virginia Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival. The slip up reminded us that attending these festivals is worth all the time, money, […]
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I know I rave about most of the places my kids and I explore, but this is one of the coolest places around here. If you are looking for a fun summer day with your kids, Greenbrier State Park (map) will not disappoint. It is worth every mile of the drive, even at the current […]
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17558 Dry Mill Road Leesburg, VA 20175 Today is the last day of the Loudoun County Fair and I have failed to visit once again. The fair seems to hit on a busy week for my family every year, but I plan to go and report back next year. In the meantime I am hoping […]
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Dulles 28 Centre 22000 Dulles Retail Plz Dulles, VA 20166 (map it) (703) 904‑0001 One glimpse of this play area and I came to the conclusion that the chain stores of America have realized that some of the best ways to reach folks with small children is to provide a place where our kids can […]
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Watching the expansion of Lansdowne and Lansdowne Town Center was one of our first Loudoun experiences… I am pleased to report that something good has come of this bit of suburban sprawl. The fountains and the live music on the green are some of suburbia’s most redeeming qualities. (And with the addition of Go Bananas […]
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15789 Temple Hall Lane Leesburg, VA (map it) 703−779−9372 Temple Hall Regional Farm, just north of Leesburg, brings out the cute side in kids. They have a playground, lots of animals, hayrides, clean porta-potties, and more. Jogging or off-road strollers or carriers work best for transporting little folks not up to walking, but I have […]
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You’ll find this series on our community calendar. My fondest memories of our first summer in Leesburg were moments filled with music on these Saturday nights. The concerts are always family friendly, and children often gather to dance and frolic near the stage. The concerts are free so you can spend your money on gelato […]
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43546 Partlow Road Ashburn, VA (map it) Ashburn (aka Dinosaur) Park made it onto About.com’s best playgrounds in Virginia list. Who knew we were so lucky? This playground holds a special spot in our hearts as it is one of the first places we visited when Peter was trying to sell me on the prospect of […]
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