Why visit Oakton
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 72 parks and trails, 190 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include George Mason University, National Firearms Museum, 29 Diner and Draper Drive Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Oakton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakton
Oakton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 36,732 at the 2020 census. Located in Northern Virginia, its center is 16 miles (26 km) west of Washington, D.C.
From the Wikipedia article Oakton, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
George Mason University
School · 4.0 mi
Public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
Museums and landmarks17
National Firearms Museum
Museum · 2.6 mi
Museum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia
11205 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax
Mo-Su 09:30-17:00; Dec 25 closed
29 Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States historic place
City of Fairfax Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, USA
Fairfax Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
School in Fairfax, Virginia
Freeman Store and Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Historic Blenheim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
County courthouse in Virginia, United States of America
Oakton Trolley Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Railway station in Oakton, the United States of America
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
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Vale School-Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Old Fairfax County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds72
Foxstone Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in the United States of America
1910 Creek Crossing Road Northeast, Vienna
Eakin Community Park
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park located on the site of a Civil War battlefield in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
60 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes190
Bollywood Bistro
Restaurant · Indian · 2.9 mi
Bollywood Bistro is a beloved North Indian restaurant established in 2009. Specializing in exquisite Tandoori dishes, our menu features...
3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
Su 12:00-21:30, Mo-Th 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa...
Hamrock's Resturaunt
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
Hamrock's Restaurant is a beloved American dining destination in Fairfax, VA, that was established in 2016. We proudly showcase a...
3950 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
Su 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:00, Mo closed, Tu 16:00-20:30, We-Th...
Call Your Mother
Cafe · Bagel, Sandwich · 2.3 mi
205 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Sa-Su 06:30-15:00
Erbil Kabob
Restaurant · Arab · 2.2 mi
3210 Old Pickett Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
K-Wings Korean Style Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.1 mi
9528 Route 29, Fairfax
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Layered
Cafe · Cafe, Pastry · 2.9 mi
Coffee shop & bakery known for it's fruit-shaped pastries
3924 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
178 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Holiday Inn Express Fairfax - Arlington Boulevard
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
10327 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax
Churches and places of worship36
Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
3700 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
Shopping29
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Vienna Adventist Academy
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.9 mi
340 Courthouse Road Southwest, Vienna
Healthcare19
NOVA Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Associates- Vienna
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
Inova Urgent Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
100 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
Joseph Willard Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
3750 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax
Map of Oakton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (1 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
Fairfax County has had 14 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)
- 2012-10-29: 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, 11 miles away.
- Fairfax 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Fair Oaks 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Merrifield 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Idylwood 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Kings Park West 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Franklin Farm 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Annandale 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- McLean 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Burke Centre 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Falls Church 7 mi east, about 11 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
- Oakton, va, 01, sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRA Firearms Museum (7040580765), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blenheim 003, Aurbanski, CC BY 3.0
- FREEMAN STORE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old-fairfax-city-hall036, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax County Courthouse, Aurbanski, CC BY 3.0
- Ratcliff-Allison House Fairfax City, Eopederson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax Museum, Wiki publius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VALE SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 29 Diner Exterior, John Handy, CC BY 3.0
- OAKTON TROLLEY STATION, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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