The 5 Best Ways to Explore Waterford

Hats off to Douglas Rogers and the team at Visit Loudoun for their post The 5 Best Ways to Explore Waterford. The video (below) really captures the essence of Waterford about as quickly as can be done.

I also heartily certify their choice of 5 “Must Do” activities for anyone looking to explore and get a taste of what life in Waterford is all about. Their list includes:

• A Walking Tour of Waterford – with the accompanying recommendation to pick up a copy of the “Walk With Us” booklet from the Corner Store in town. The booklet will provide some historical background on ~100 extraordinary homes and buildings in Waterford.

• Wine Tasting – As the article describes, Waterford is home to no less than eight fabulous local wineries, including:

  • 8 Chains North Winery

  • Hope Flower Farm & Winery

  • Firefly Cellars

  • Carriage House Wineworks

  • Corcoran Vineyards & Cidery

  • The Wine Reserve at Waterford

  • Village Winery

  • Terra Nebulo Vineyards

• Farm Beer  – Bringing the ancient German concept of “Land Beer” to Loudoun, Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery makes superb, crisp clean European-style beers using almost all local ingredients. Try the new “Loudoun Grown Farmhouse Ale”. There’s a non-alcoholic apple cider for the kids and great sandwiches.

• Hike Phillips Farm – Hike this scenic trail along Catoctin Creek past Janney’s Mill (1733) through a farm once slated for development but saved by the Waterford Foundation preservation movement. A great place to bring your leashed dogs for a walk. For more information, visit Phillips Farm Interpretive Hiking Trail.

• Shop the Corner Store – Eclectic Waterford Corner Store in a historic building in the heart of town sells gorgeously curated home decor, crafts, plants, gardening items and farm produce as well as locally roasted Lone Oak coffee.

Check out Doug’s full original article here: The 5 Best Ways to Explore Waterford!