See Which NoVA Spots Made This List Of VA's 20 Most Beautiful

According to Southern Living Magazine, Loudoun County’s town of Middleburg and Old Town Alexandra are among the 20 most beautiful places in the state of Virginia.

The magazine writes that “Middleburg exudes a timeless charm, enchanting visitors with its scenic vineyards, rolling hills, and an abundance of green spaces in the heart of Virginia’s wine and horse country.” It also calls out local business the King Street Oyster Bar, and the tasting rooms of the Boxwood Estate Winery and Greenhill Vineyards.

Middleburg, established in 1787, calls itself the U.S. horse and hunt capital and takes great pride in its history. As of 2020, it was home to 669 people.

In Old Town Alexandria, the magazine was smitten with its cobblestone streets, historic waterfront and local arts scene. Alexandris is once again vying to be named best small city in the U.S. by Conde Nast. The city has been ranked every year since the category was launched but has yet to make number one.

See the full list here.