Why visit Ashburn
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 254 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Regal Cinemas Dulles Town Center 10, Belmont Manor House and Broad Run Bridge and Tollhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Ashburn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ashburn
Ashburn is an unincorporated settlement and census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. At the 2020 United States census, its population was 46,349, up from 3,393 in 1990. It is 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington metropolitan area. Ashburn is a major hub for Internet traffic due to its many data centers.
From the Wikipedia article Ashburn, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Cordoba University
School · 2.3 mi
Islamic university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks9
Belmont Manor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn
Broad Run Bridge and Tollhouse
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Arch bridge in Virginia, United States of America
Janelia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Mount Nebo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Spring House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Spring house in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Vestal's Gap Road and Lanesville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Broad Run Tollhouse
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
45290 Russell Branch Parkway
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Algonkian Regional Park
Park · 5.3 mi
Park in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States of America
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes254
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Restaurant · Burger · 2.1 mi
Hamburger restaurant
22000 Dulles Retail Plaza
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Pei Wei
Restaurant · Asian · 2.1 mi
Asian-inspired restaurant
220000 Dulles Retail Plaza
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Ashburn Bagel Shop
Cafe · Bagel · 0.6 mi
43930 Farmwell Hunt Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Fr 05:30-15:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:00
Ashburn Village Inn Tap & Grill
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
20020 Ashbrook Commons Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 09:00-02:00
Bruster's Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.2 mi
43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Carnegie NY Style Pizza, Rolls, and Bowls
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Carolina Brothers BBQ
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
20702 Ashburn Road, Ashburn
Mo-Sa 10:30-19:00; Su 10:30-18:00
Chin-Chin Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
43930 Farmwell Hunt Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr 10:30-22:30; Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Cooper's Hawk
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
19870 Belmont Chase Drive, Ashburn
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Efesus Mediterranean Cafe
Restaurant · Turkish · 1.4 mi
20937 Ashburn Road, Ashburn
Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 09:30-21:00; Su 09:30-20:00
242 more on the map.
History
Ashburn, located in eastern Loudoun County, Virginia, was originally part of a rural agricultural region known as Farmwell. The land was divided among several estates during the 18th and 19th centuries, forming part of the broader plantation economy that defined much of northern Virginia. During the Civil War, Loudoun County was deeply divided, and while Ashburn did not see major battles, it was affected by nearby troop movements, raids, and the broader regional instability at the time.
In the late 19th century, the arrival of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad provided a transportation link that supported local farms and small industries, although Ashburn itself remained sparsely populated and primarily agricultural well into the 20th century. The W&OD rail corridor, now a regional trail, is one of the area's key preserved historical routes. Following the American Civil War, land ownership changed and farming practices shifted, but Ashburn continued to be defined by its rural character for many decades.
From the History section of Ashburn, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
DoubleTree By Hilton Sterling Dulles Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
21611 Atlantic Boulevard, Sterling
Residence Inn Dulles Airport at Dulles 28 Centre
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
45250 Monterey Place, Dulles
Churches and places of worship28
Ashburn Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
20962 Ashburn Road, Ashburn
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Healthcare15
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
21351 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling
Act Fast Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn
Map of Ashburn
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wfo Sterling (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Loudoun County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Travilah 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- North Potomac 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Germantown 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Potomac 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Gaithersburg 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Rockville 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Clarksburg 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Montgomery Village 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Bethesda 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- North Bethesda 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ashburn Village VA 20147 Ringold, James H Dunning, CC BY 2.5
- AWS servers in Ashburn, group 1, 2020-10-09 2, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AWS servers in Ashburn, group 1, 2020-10-09 1, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AWS servers in Ashburn, group 1, 2020-10-09 4, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AWS servers in Ashburn, group 1, 2020-10-09 3, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AWS servers in Ashburn, group 1, 2020-10-09 5, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-05 12 46 58 The top of a stratus cloud layer over Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia viewed from an airplane which had just taken off from Washington Dulles International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Airbus building in Ashburn, Virginia, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Data centers in Ashburn, Theodore Christopher, CC0
- AshburnPresbyterianChurch, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BELMONT MANOR HOUSE, LOUDOUN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BROAD RUN BRIDGE AND TOLLHOUSE; LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lanesville-8106, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spring House, Loudoun County, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Janelia Farm, rexignis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Nebo, Poolesville, Montgomery County, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Farmwell Station Middle School in June 2019, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Winkler Pool - panoramio, Bukach, CC BY 3.0
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