Orland E. White Research Arboretum
The Orland E. White Arboretum, officially the State Arboretum of Virginia, is an arboretum (172 acres) operated by the University of Virginia as part of the Blandy Experimental Farm (700 acres). It is 2 mi south of Boyce. For a second stop, Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center is 9.4 mi away.
A garden, 2 mi south of Boyce
Shenandoah Farms is the nearest base
Shenandoah Farms is 6 miles south, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 57 miles east and Baltimore is about 80 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 66–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Orland E. White Research Arboretum
The Orland E. White Arboretum, officially the State Arboretum of Virginia, is an arboretum (172 acres) operated by the University of Virginia as part of the Blandy Experimental Farm (700 acres). It is located at 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Virginia, and open to visitors daily from dawn to dusk without fee.
Graham F. Blandy bequeathed 700 acres of his 900-acre estate known as Blandy Farm to Virginia to use horticultural research. The farm's first director, Orland Emile White, established the arboretum a year after Blandy's death and upon White's retirement in 1955 it was named in his honor. Early research focused on cytological reconstruction of plant phylogenies and the consequences of irradiation-induced mutations. It became the official State Arboretum in 1986.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 172 acres
Lodging near Orland E. White Research Arboretum
The closest lodging is in Winchester (30) and Front Royal (20).
Winchester
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
28,272 people
10 mi northwest of Orland E. White Research Arboretum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Orland E. White Research Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 30 26 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 28,272 | $343K | C− |
| Front Royal | 12 mi southwest | 15 min | 20 7 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 15,722 | $314K | C+ |
| Shenandoah Farms | 6 mi south | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,179 | $281K | — |
| Stephens City | 9 mi west | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,207 | $325K | B |
| Boyce | 2 mi north | 5 min | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 794 | $425K | — |
| Paris | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 63 | — | — |
| Ranson corporation | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 12 10 hotels · 2 motels | 6,853 | $243K | — |
| Charles Town | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 9,329 | $378K | B+ |
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Getting there
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Other places close by
These well-known places are within 58 miles.
Big draw56 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw19 mi LandmarkMount Weather Emergency Operations Center
Big draw57 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw55 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw55 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw57 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw58 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
Big draw56 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearPhoto 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 · Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: Unknown, Public domain · 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 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain
Orland E. White Research Arboretum in questions
What town is Orland E. White Research Arboretum near?
Boyce, VA, about 2 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Orland E. White Research Arboretum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Orland E. White Research Arboretum from Washington and Baltimore?
About 57 miles east of Washington and about 80 miles east of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Orland E. White Research Arboretum?
Washington Dulles (IAD), about 34 miles away.
Where should I stay near Orland E. White Research Arboretum?
Winchester (10 mi, 30 places to stay), Front Royal (12 mi, 20 places to stay) and Shenandoah Farms (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
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