Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
History outside · Leesburg
Open daily, dawn to dusk
A Civil War battlefield on a bluff over the Potomac, with free weekend tours by volunteer guides. History class that ends in a great view.
What to know
Tours last one to two hours on woodland trails, so bring water and a snack for small hikers.
What to book
- Free guided tour, Sat & Sun 11 am or 1 pm
- Self-guided interpretive trail
- Bluff view over the Potomac
- Moderate walking
- History
- Steep in spots
Parking
Park in the lot on Ball's Bluff Rd. Guided tours start at the parking-lot kiosk.
Arrive
Free tours Sat–Sun 11 am and 1 pm through November. About a mile, with steep hills.
What it costs
Free, including the volunteer-led guided tours.
Crowds
Weekend afternoons draw the most visitors almost anywhere. Come at opening.
