Barbara Noe Kennedy

Barbara Noe Kennedy

Barbara Noe Kennedy left her longtime position as senior editor of National Geographic Travel Publishing in 2015 to delve into the freelance travel writing world. She writes about destinations, art, food and drink, culture, and history; and her work has appeared, in addition to Fodor’s Travel, in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, BBC Travel, Lonely Planet, TripSavvy.com, National Geographic, and more. She also teaches online travel writing classes. Though she lives in Arlington, Virginia (just outside Washington, D.C.), she’s a San Francisco Bay Area native who returns to California as often as she can. She also has lived in Bangkok, Thailand; and Bordeaux, France. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Morven Park

Morven Park

Historic Sight | Virginia | Northern Virginia
This 1,000-acre property and stately mansion was once the home of early 20th-century governor Westmoreland Davis. You can discover the eclectic collection ...
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

Dinner | Virginia | Northern Virginia
Patowmack Farm has been growing produce since 1986, which explains why its ever-changing menu is full of fresh, innovative, thoughtful dishes that follow ...
Oatlands Historic House and Gardens

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens

Historic Home | Virginia | Northern Virginia
An elegant estate dating from 1798, Oatlands has terraced gardens and a Greek Revival mansion. The grounds include 8 miles of trails to explore and 4½ ...
Biking

Biking

Biking | Virginia | Northern Virginia
Loudoun’s country lanes are ideal for biking. Visit Bike Loudoun ( bikeloudoun.org) for cue sheets. The primo ride, however, is the Washington & Old ...
Small Towns in Loudon County

Small Towns in Loudon County

Town/Village | Virginia | Northern Virginia
Two-lane roads—and plenty of dirt and gravel lanes—lace Loudoun County, connecting a bevy of picturesque small towns full of historic charm. Don’t ...
Wineries and Breweries

Wineries and Breweries

Winery | Virginia | Northern Virginia
More than 50 wineries and tasting rooms speckle the Loudoun countryside, where you can sample, tour, and picnic. You can’t go wrong, but favorites include ...
Tuscarora Mill

Tuscarora Mill

American | Virginia | Northern Virginia
Tuskie’s, as locals call it, is a Loudoun institution. Opened in 1985 in historic downtown Leesburg, it occupies a restored 1899 grist mill. Owner Kevin ...
Salamander Resort & Spa

Salamander Resort & Spa

Resort | Virginia | Northern Virginia
For the ultimate in understated luxury, Salamander Resort & Spa encapsulates the essence of Virginia’s countryside. Built in 2013 to evoke a sprawling ...