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EVERYTHING TO DO & SEE
Charlottesville GUIDE
COMBINATION DISCOUNT TOUR TICKET
Ash Lawn-Highland Home of 5th US president, James Monroe, Ash Lawn features beautifully maintained gardens and furnishings reflecting Federal elegance and style. Outbuildings provide farm craft demonstrations and children’s games. Open daily. Nov-March, 11am-5pm, April-Oct 9am-6pm. On Rt. 795, just past Jefferson Vineyards. 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville 22902. 434-293-8000.
www.ashlawnhighland.org
Michie Tavern ca. 1784 Located 1/2-mile from Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello. The Tavern- Museum offers continuous tours and a Southern-style buffet served daily in an 18th-century tavern setting. Be sure to take advantage of the Presidents’ Pass savings. 434-977-1234.
www.michietavern.com
Monticello Designed and built by Thomas Jefferson, third US president, author of the Declaration of Independence & founder of the University of Virginia. Monticello is the only house in the USA on the World Heritage List. On Rt. 53, 3 mi. southeast of Charlottesville. Summer hours 9am-5pm daily. Reduced admission for
Charlottesville & Albemarle County residents. Discover the Genius of Jefferson! 434-984-9880.
www.monticello.org
Montpelier Home of James and Dolley Madison, Father of the Constitution and the woman who inspired the title “First Lady.” Architectural restoration is complete, and furnishing is in progress. The 2650-acre plantation includes galleries, gift shop, café, garden, archaeology, forest trails, and mountain vistas. Route 20 near Orange, scenic drive from Charlottesville. 540-672-2728.
www.montpelier.org
Presidents’ Pass A combination discounted tour ticket for touring an 18th century rural tavern and the homes of Presidents Jefferson and Monroe. Michie Tavern, Monticello, and Ash Lawn-Highland are located minutes from each other along the Thomas Jefferson Parkway. The Presidents’ Pass purchase also entitles adults to a $2 discount off James Madison’s Montpelier and Woodrow Wilson’s Birthplace. Tickets for Wilson’s Birthplace and Montpelier are separate transactions from the Presidents’ Pass.
James Madison imagined the Constitution here. Imagine what you can do...
Galleries. Trails. Archaeology. Garden. Hands-On Activities. Café. Daily Guided Tours.
(540) 672-2728 |
www.montpelier.org |
www.facebook.com/JamesMadisonsMontpelier
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