Name: Leslie Conway
Residence: Leesburg
"There are a lot of really good restaurants in Leesburg like Tuscarora Mills, Lightfoot and Gi Gi's. Also, antique shopping here is excellent and the Farm Tours in the spring and fall are a good time."
Name: Joanne Jelling
Residence: Leesburg
"Old town Leesburg has a lot of great shops and restaurants. Other little towns like Hamilton and Purcellville, as well as the local wineries, are good to visit."
Name: Sarah Robinson
Residence: Leesburg
"The tattoo shop, Insane Ink, is really great. The Bluemont concert series, plays and sign language story hour at the library in Leesburg are all wonderful family activities."
Name: Ethan Edwards
Residence: Leesburg
"On July 11, the Laurel Brigade Inn hosted a luau party featuring a free show by Joe Latham. They are going to try to make it a monthly event."
Name: Barbara Eadie
Residence: Leesburg
"The Leesburg tourist information Web site is very helpful. There is great parking and lots of shopping in old town Leesburg."
Name: Steve Fergeson, Sr.
Residence: Ashburn
"There are good schools and a lot of activities for kids, such as soccer, T-ball and scouts. The people are nice around here. Also, this location is wonderful for commuters, there is a very reliable bus system."
Name: Steve Fergeson, Jr.
Residence: Ashburn
"The pools and community centers are nice. The public school system is outstanding."
Name: Clayton Collins
Residence: Ashburn
"Hanging out at the reservoir is fun. There are a lot of stores, good restaurants and entertainment. The law enforcement agency is very successful. The area is very close to D.C. and Baltimore so there is always something to do."
Name: Justin Ashby
Residence: Ashburn
"Around here there is bowling, movies, restaurants, bars, malls and community centers to keep busy. There is a Six Flags and lots of things to do in D.C. nearby. Because we're close to the country, people can go hunting and fishing, too."
Name: Tracy Sopp
Residence: Ashburn
"The winery, Old Dominion Brew Pub, Del Rio and the Buffalo Wing Factory are always great places to check out. The libraries are good, also."
Name: Anthony Bates
Residence: Sterling
"The lakes and the bike trails are cool to hang out at. The movies and the malls are fun, too."
Name: Mo Stevens
Residence: Sterling
"The malls and local concerts are good entertainment, but mostly, I like that it's so quiet around here."
Name: Rebecca Salyer
Residence: Sterling
"There are really pretty waterfalls nearby in Great Falls and Algonquian Park is a fun place to visit. There are a lot of malls."