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Oatlands Plantation

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens (formerly Oatlands Plantation) is an estate located in Leesburg, Virginia, in the United States. The National Trust for Historic Preservation manages it. Our list goes on with Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, 15 mi away.

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Where
6 mi southwest of Leesburg
11 places to stay in Leesburg
Wikipedia readers
4K
a year · #3,768 of 7,799
In brief

A museum, 6 mi southwest of Leesburg

Leesburg is the nearest base

Leesburg is 6 miles northeast, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Baltimore

Baltimore is about 57 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct

April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓

An airport 11 miles away

Washington Dulles (IAD) has airline service, about 11 miles from Oatlands Plantation.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

How the seasons run

Here is how the weather at Oatlands Plantation changes month by month.

Jan42° / 25°
Feb46° / 27°
Mar54° / 33°
Apr66° / 43°
May75° / 52°
Jun83° / 61°
Jul87° / 66°
Aug86° / 64°
Sep79° / 57°
Oct67° / 45°
Nov56° / 36°
Dec46° / 29°
Typical highs and lows in Leesburg. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Leesburg. Leesburg’s full climate →
About

Oatlands Plantation

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens (formerly Oatlands Plantation) is an estate located in Leesburg, Virginia, in the United States. Oatlands is operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark. The Oatlands property is composed of the main mansion and 415 acres (168.0 ha) of farmland and gardens. The house is judged one of the finest Federal-period country estate houses in the nation.

In addition to the Mansion, there are a number of outbuildings, including the Carriage House, Bachelor's Cottage, several barns, and farm buildings on the property. The grounds also include a greenhouse, built in 1810, that is said to be the oldest standing greenhouse in the South.

Type
Museum
Run by
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Listed
National Historic Landmark (1971) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1974)
Wikipedia readers
4K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Places to stay near Oatlands Plantation

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Leesburg (11) and Oak Grove (10), and Washington has the most rooms in the area (247).

Oatlands Plantation12Leesburg11Oak Grove10Ashburn6Chantilly12McNair9Dulles Town Center7Purcellville5Middleburg5Washington247Mount Weather Emergency Operations CenterSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center10 mi
Oatlands Plantation12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center
  2. 2Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
10 min drive

Leesburg

11 places to stay · 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

49,917 people

6 mi northeast of Oatlands Plantation

15 min drive

Oak Grove

10 places to stay · 10 hotels

2,408 people

12 mi east of Oatlands Plantation

10 min drive

Ashburn

6 places to stay · 5 hotels · 1 campground

46,026 people

8 mi east of Oatlands Plantation

20 min drive

Chantilly

12 places to stay · 11 hotels · 1 motel

24,036 people

14 mi southeast of Oatlands Plantation

The big base · 50 min

Washington

247 places to stay · 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds

The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.

693,645 people

34 mi east of Oatlands Plantation

Compare 9 towns
TownFrom Oatlands PlantationDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Leesburg6 mi northeast10 min11 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins49,917$668KC
Oak Grove12 mi east15 min10 10 hotels2,408$640K—
Ashburn8 mi east10 min6 5 hotels · 1 campground46,026$699K—
Chantilly14 mi southeast20 min12 11 hotels · 1 motel24,036$664K—
McNair13 mi southeast20 min9 9 hotels22,655$596K—
Dulles Town Center11 mi east15 min7 7 hotels5,464$607K—
Purcellville8 mi northwest10 min5 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs8,890$654KA
Middleburg8 mi southwest10 min5 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs699$777K—
Washington34 mi east50 min247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds693,645$737KD−

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

IADWashington Dulles · major hub11 mi
DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub34 mi
HGRHagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field47 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Oatlands Plantation’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Combine it with these

Each of these is within 34 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: Unknown, Public domain · Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain

Common questions

Quick answers on Oatlands Plantation

What town is Oatlands Plantation near?

Leesburg, VA, about 6 miles northeast.

When is the best time to visit Oatlands Plantation?

April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.

How far is Oatlands Plantation from Baltimore?

About 57 miles east of Baltimore, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Oatlands Plantation?

Washington Dulles (IAD), about 11 miles away.

Where should I stay near Oatlands Plantation?

Leesburg (6 mi, 11 places to stay), Washington (34 mi, 247 places to stay) and Oak Grove (12 mi, 10 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from Leesburg

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.