Fodor's Expert Review Oatlands Historic House and Gardens

An elegant estate dating from 1798, Oatlands has terraced gardens and a Greek Revival mansion. The grounds include 8 miles of trails to explore and 4½ acres of terraced gardens for picnics and weddings. Be sure to take one of the guided tours, with themes including contributions of the enslaved people who lived and worked here, history of the gardens, and architecture of the buildings and property.