Attraction
LOUDOUN MUSEUM 703-777-7427
Fax: 703-777-8331 www.loudounmuseum.org
16 Loudoun Street, Leesburg, VA 20175
Rte7 (Market St. in Leesburg) to Loudoun St. thru red light - make immediate right into a parking garage on the corner of Loudoun and Wirt Streets.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Museum includes log cabin, stone wall enclosed boxwood garden, historic exhibits, and 15 minute video on Loudoun County history from 1757 to present.
PARKING: 8 designated accessible parking spaces located in parking garage, plus street parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Brick sidewalk with curb cut. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. 30 ft. from parking garage.
ENTRANCE: Located Loudoun and Wirt Streets. 1 exterior step, 2 in. high. 2 entry doors, 38 in. wide, open out with porcelain knob located 40 in. above floor. 3 steps inside lobby, to interior rooms. Each step 5 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change. Handrails on right. Also side entrance, 32 in. wide with ramp and 5 in. step.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: 1 bathroom, 1 commode. Door 29 in. wide, opens in. Turns to enter. Handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 10 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Desk phone in lobby. Lowered phone. Numbers raised.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairment, signing interpreters are available with advance notice. Written scripts available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are a few hands-on exhibits. Signs are printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 33 in. wide. Counters 29 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays. Door 39 in. wide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Admission fee.
HISTORIC MORVEN PARK 703-777-2414
Fax: 703-771-9211 www.morvenpark.org
17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, VA 20178-7433
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 1200 acre estate containing 18th century mansion and museums of hounds hunting and a carriage museum.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: 900 ft. gravel path with steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Goes from parking to mansion.
ENTRANCE: Guests in wheelchairs admitted through a back door; however, this entrance is only 27 in. wide. Only the 1st floor is wheelchair accessible. 4 exterior steps, each 8 in. in height. Entry doors, 27 in. wide, open in with swivel antique handle located 24 in. above floor. 1 in. step in the great hall. 2 interior stairways with handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in carriage house. Doors are 29 in. wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 15 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 38 in. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. 1 accessible bathroom at main parking area with ramp, but has small incline to access ramp.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES: Documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Admission fee. Special rates available. Picnic facilities. Accessible, but please call ahead for special arrangements. Open Tu-Sun, Apr-Oct, weekends in Nov-Dec Christmas Tours. Th-Mon 1-4. Tours on the hours.
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY THE NATURALIST CENTER 800-729-7725
Fax: 703-779-9715
741 Miller Drive, Suite G-2, Leesburg, VA 20175
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A unique educational facility of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, designed especially for students, collectors, teachers, artists and others who have a serious interest in natural history.
PARKING: 4 designated accessible parking spaces, located directly in front, approximately 50 ft. from the front door. Accessible parking space 9 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 3 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Asphalt, concrete and brick. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 75 ft. from entrance.
ENTRANCE: 1 entry door opening out with long vertical pull handle located 36 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: One to left of entrance and one in main room. Available without steps. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls: 32 in. wide doors opening out and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 11-15 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 29 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities: Hands-on exhibits. Signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours 10:30 - 4:00 Tu - Sat. Closed Sun, Mon and federal holidays.
OATLANDS PLANTATION 703-777-3174
20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175
www.oatlands.org
5 miles south of Leesburg on Rte 15 South.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 1804 Greek Revival Plantation house, gift shop and 4 acre formal garden.
PARKING: 4 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Gravel. No steep grades.
ENTRANCE: At main house. 9 exterior steps, each 7 in. in height. Handrails on left and rt. Entry doors easily open in with knob handle. Interior steps in lobby, east and west ends, to second floor. Each step 7 in. high. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Carriage house and shop. Doors are 35 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 11 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 32 in.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 32 in. wide. Counters 29-39 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: V and MC accepted. Admission fee. Hours: 10-4:30 Mon-Sat, 1-4:30 Sun.
