A Trip to Purcellville

Located at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains but within convenient reach of the Washington DC, our town offers a combination of scenic beauty and unique cultural offerings. 

Purcellville has been a destination for visitors since 1874 when the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad first began service that brought farm products east to Washington.  

W&OD

People seeking refuge from the hectic pace of the city found that the railroad was a convenient way to escape to the pastoral surroundings of western Loudoun.  Today, the W&OD rail bed has been converted to a wonderful multi-use recreation trail that runs 45 miles from Arlington, Virginia west to Purcellville.

Historic Downtown

Purcellville is the largest town and the center of commerce in western Loudoun County.  In our historic downtown, you’ll find antique and gift shops, restaurants and one of the oldest hardware stores in the country.  Both the restored train station that serves as a community center and the Bush Tabernacle that was originally built for temperance and evangelical meetings are perfect venues for community events such as art shows, concerts, and community dances.

Our Characteristics

Although Purcellville is growing quickly, we strive to maintain the small town characteristics that have defined our community.  Our historic downtown has at its center a restored train station and is the site of the local Farmers Market.  Nearby are unique agricultural businesses including farms that feature pick-your-own fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other local farm products. 

Also, approximately 30 wineries are in the Purcellville and Northern Virginia wine region.  Charming turn-of-the-century homes that line our Main Street are a fine example of the pride that our residents feel about their hometown.  Firemen’s Field, the first lighted baseball field in Loudoun County, has been hosting night games since 1949.  Firemen’s Field has been the site of the site of the Babe Ruth World Series through 2005.