Middleburg, VA, sits rights at the foot of Virginia’s famous Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounded by luscious countryside and breathtaking views, the town is known for its unique, historic charm that draws in thousands of visitors every year. 

With that in mind, here are just three reasons why you should visit Middleburg! 

The Town’s History.

As mentioned previously, Middleburg is often praised for its rare ‘historic charm.’ It’s a town that seems almost untouched by the chaos of the modern world, making it the perfect place to escape on vacation or for a family day out. 

The town was first established in 1787 by Levin Powell. Powell, a Lieutenant Colonel, and Virginia Statesman, purchased the land from Joseph Chinn. Prior to this, the land had been referred to as ‘Chinn’s Crossroads,’ with Powell renaming it ‘Middleburg’ due to its convenient, midway location between Alexandria and Winchester. 

In the following years, Middleburg became known as the ‘Nations Horse and Hunt Capital.’ Its also the location of Wexford, the holiday home of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and John F Kennedy. According to an article published in Middleburg Life, Jackie Kennedy’ loved to come here because she was a very private lady’, with the sprawling countryside estate giving her a chance to retreat from everyday life. 

The Architecture. 

In 2008, Middleburg was praised for its historic preservation efforts. In fact, there are currently 160 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Middleburg Historic District and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Visitors love exploring the town to discover hidden, historical gems – many of which are featured in this gallery of early pictures of the town. If you want to learn more about the history of Middleburg, you can also visit one of the town’s museums. 

If you’re a lover of architecture, you’ll also love the brightly colored storefronts in downtown Middleburg, which is home to a wide range of independent stores and boutiques. A trip to Middleburg also gives you the chance to support small businesses, giving them an opportunity to grow and flourish. 

The Christmas celebrations.

There’s nothing like Christmas in Middleburg – in fact, the entire town is decorated so beautifully that you can’t help but snap hundreds of photographs as you wander through the town. From houses to storefronts, everyone gets involved in making the festive season as magical as possible. 

So, if you’re looking for fun things to do in the holidays with your family, then you should definitely pop by for a visit. They host a wide range of festive events throughout December, such as a Christmas parade, tree lighting, shopping, and caroling. So, no matter what you are interested in, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy during this period.

If you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve, there are also a wide range of celebrations and parties for you to join, such as the New Years’ Eve Party at Market Salamander.  

Have you visited Middleburg before? If so, I’d love to know what you got up to while you were there! 

Happy holidays everyone!