Exchange Hotel
The Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia, was built in 1860 for Richard F. Omohundro next to an important railroad junction, when the Exchange Hotel offered a welcome stopping place for weary passengers on the Virginia Central Railroad. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1862. A drive of 19 mi reaches Scott Stadium.
A museum inside Gordonsville
Orange is the nearest base
Orange is 9 miles northeast, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 83 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1862
Exchange Hotel dates from 1862. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Exchange Hotel
The Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville, Virginia, was built in 1860 for Richard F. Omohundro next to an important railroad junction, when the Exchange Hotel offered a welcome stopping place for weary passengers on the Virginia Central Railroad.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1862
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Towns to stay in near Exchange Hotel
The nearest towns with places to stay are Charlottesville (41) and Orange (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Exchange Hotel | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville | in town | — | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,587 | $273K | C |
| Charlottesville | 18 mi west | 25 min | 41 33 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel | 44,388 | $487K | D |
| Orange | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 3 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs | 5,365 | $273K | C |
| Rio | 16 mi west | 25 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 1,252 | — | — |
| Barboursville | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 694 | — | — |
| University of Virginia | 19 mi west | 30 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 9,065 | $443K | — |
| Hollymead | 14 mi west | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,482 | $435K | — |
| Louisa | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 2,244 | $344K | C+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
These well-known places are within 69 miles.
129 mi National ParkShenandoah National Park1.7M visitors a year
Big draw66 mi LandmarkMount Weather Emergency Operations Center
45 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
67 mi MuseumSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center1.6M visitors a year
219 mi Stadium & arenaScott Stadium
68 mi National MonumentGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument72K visitors a year
57 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery32 mi Scenic driveSkyline DrivePhoto credits
Shenandoah National Park: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: Unknown, Public domain · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Scott Stadium: Mak7912, CC BY-SA 3.0 · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · Skyline Drive: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0
Exchange Hotel in questions
Is Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville?
Yes. It’s inside Gordonsville, VA.
When is the best time to visit Exchange Hotel?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 69–84°.
How far is Exchange Hotel from Washington?
About 83 miles northeast of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Exchange Hotel?
Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is Richmond (RIC), about 64 miles.
Where should I stay near Exchange Hotel?
Charlottesville (18 mi, 41 places to stay), Orange (9 mi, 9 places to stay) and Rio (16 mi, 9 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Gordonsville
People in Gordonsville have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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