A guide to historic downtown Leesburg: free parking, the courthouse and Town Green, museums, the Tally Ho, where to eat and the events held downtown each year.
Last checked Oct. 20, 2026. Sources: the Town of Leesburg’s downtown parking and events pages and news releases, the Loudoun Museum, the Tally Ho Theater, the George C. Marshall International Center and the restaurants’ own websites, linked below.
Downtown Leesburg is the old town at the crossing of King Street (U.S. 15 Business) and Market Street (Route 7 Business), the heart of a National Register historic district first listed in 1970. Within a few blocks are the Loudoun County Courthouse, the Town Green, the free Loudoun Museum, the Tally Ho Theater and most of the town’s independent restaurants and shops. Parking is free in town garages on weekends. Town information: 703-777-2420.
Leesburg’s history and its landmark buildings are covered in depth in our history and landmarks guide. This page is the practical guide to a visit.
Who to call
- Town of Leesburg main line: 703-777-2420
- Town Hall Garage monthly spaces: Town Finance, 703-771-2726
- Loudoun Museum: 703-777-7427
- Tally Ho Theater: 703-777-1665
Parking
From the Town of Leesburg:
| Where | Address | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Garage | 10 Loudoun St. SW; enter from West Market or Loudoun Street | First two hours free; paid 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays; free after 7 p.m., weekends and holidays |
| Pennington lot and garage | 210 Church St. NE | Always free |
| Liberty Street lot | 204 Liberty St. SW | Free, 48-hour limit |
On big event nights, such as the Christmas parade, King Street closes and the town points drivers to the Pennington garage and the Loudoun County garage at 1 Harrison St. SE.
What to see
- Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E. Market St. Leesburg is the county seat; the courthouse lawn hosts the town’s Memorial Day ceremony and, in 2025, the Mistletoe Market (Memorial Day).
- Town Green, 25 W. Market St., in front of Town Hall: Summer JAMS concerts on summer Saturdays and the holiday tree lighting in December (summer page, parade and tree lighting).
- Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St. SW. County history exhibits, free, Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (museum). Its Hauntings ghost walks leave from here each October.
- Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St. The town’s history and genealogy library holds exhibits, talks and book discussions; recent releases are on the town’s news feed.
- The Rose Garden behind the Donaldson Log Cabin, 14 Loudoun St. SW, home of the town’s holiday light show in December (holiday lights).
- George C. Marshall House (Dodona Manor), 217 Edwards Ferry Road. The general’s home, with docent-led tours Friday to Sunday (Marshall Center).
- Raflo Park, 345 Harrison St. SE. ArtsPARKs sculptures by local artists along the walking trail, on display through June 2028.
Where to eat and drink
A sample of downtown restaurants, from their own sites (more in our brunch, date night and nightlife guides):
| Place | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lightfoot | 11 N. King St. | American; open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. |
| Shoe’s Cup & Cork | 17 N. King St. | All-day brasserie with a garden courtyard |
| Shutters on King | 102 S. King St. | Modern American, rooftop patio |
| Buford’s Biscuits | 7 W. Market St. | Biscuits, Thursday to Sunday mornings |
| Tuscarora Mill | 203 Harrison St. SE (Market Station) | American, open daily |
| FireWorks Pizza | 201 Harrison St. SE | Wood-fired pizza and craft beer, 20 years downtown |
| Kilwins | 17 S. King St. | Chocolates, fudge and ice cream |
Downtown through the year
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| Late May | Memorial Day ceremony on the courthouse lawn |
| June to August | Summer JAMS on the Town Green, Saturday nights |
| Late October | Hauntings ghost walks; Kiwanis Halloween Parade on King Street (Halloween events) |
| December | Tree lighting on the Town Green, Christmas and Holiday Parade on King Street, Rose Garden light show |
What this means for you
Park once in the Town Hall Garage or the Pennington garage and walk; the main sights are within a few blocks. Come Friday to Sunday if you want the Loudoun Museum open. For shopping, see our Black Friday and holiday shopping page and new businesses guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I park in downtown Leesburg?
The Town Hall Garage at 10 Loudoun St. SW gives the first two hours free and is free after 7 p.m. weekdays, on weekends and on holidays. The Pennington lot and garage at 210 Church St. NE is always free, and the Liberty Street lot at 204 Liberty St. SW is free with a 48-hour limit.
What is there to do in downtown Leesburg?
Downtown has the Loudoun County Courthouse and its lawn, the Town Green, the free Loudoun Museum, Thomas Balch Library, the Tally Ho Theater, restaurants and independent shops, all within a few blocks of King and Market streets.
How big is the Leesburg Historic District?
The Leesburg Historic District, the original town around the crossing of King and Market streets, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 covering 365 acres; a 2002 boundary increase added 177.5 acres.
Is the Loudoun Museum free?
Yes. The Loudoun Museum at 16 Loudoun St. SW is free and open Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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