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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 22 attractions in Lancaster
Traveler Description: Costumed guides conduct tours of this historic mansion, home to President James Buchanan before and after his tenure in the White House.
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Attraction type: Historic home
Address: 1120 Marietta Ave Lancaster, PA 17603
Tel: 717 392 8721
Fax: 717 295 8825

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5 of 5 stars
SeanP   78 contributions
Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 19, 2009

James Buchanan was not, by all accounts, among the greatest presidents in the history of our country. However, the tour of his home is among one of the best attractions in Lancaster, PA. My family and I, including my three sons who are all under 12 years old, took a tour of Wheatland on a cold, rainy day in October... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sula300   23 contributions
Louisiana
Sep 17, 2009

This is the home of President James Buchannan and I was pleasantly suprised how much we enjoyed the tour. The guide was a retired man who was a Civil War buff. He was very friendly and knowledgable. I reccommend this to anyone who enjoys our nations past. more

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5 of 5 stars
RomeListener   39 contributions
Rome, Georgia
Jun 28, 2009

We have been to a number of Presidential homes around the country. This visit ranked close to the top. Unlike so many of these homes, this one has much of the original furnture and possessions still in it. The costumed interpreter was very informative and took as much time as she needed to answer questions. The film that began the... more

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5 of 5 stars
edpeck   31 contributions
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Apr 12, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We got there at 12:55pm for the 1PM tour ( tours are about 1 hour long and every hour on the hour.) they had already started the short video before the tour. After I showed my AAA card I was still charged full price and had to point it out to the reception lady (who was not really happy to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Charlestonnext   67 contributions
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Dec 30, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Family visited Wheatland, Friday December 26, 2008. We have visited many historic sites over the years in many, many different locations, but have never visit this great site in our own back yard until now. The PRESIDENT JAMES BUCHANAN Foundation has done an incredible job of maintaining this house and grounds. We found the staff, dressed in 18th century garb,... more

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5 of 5 stars
wrc5252   22 contributions
Upstate NY
Nov 7, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

This was my first presidential site tour on a one week (plus two weekends) visit that included visits to eight presidential sites plus Henry Clay's home. I would say this was one of the best tours out of all of them. The guide was friendly and quite knowledgeable. She wore period costume which added to the experience. The home is... more

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4 of 5 stars
SydneyRom   31 contributions
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Sep 11, 2007

James Buchanan wasn't the best president, or even close to alright according to some, but his home in Lancaster is lovely. It has intriguing areas like the upstairs bathroom which includes a shower, tub, and toilet complete with cutaways for your legs. The grounds are beautiful and include a smoke/ice house, a large privy, and a cistern/spring. I enjoyed the... more

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4 of 5 stars
SneakinDeacon   211 contributions
Southwest Virginia
Nov 6, 2005
1
person found this review helpful

I was able to walk the grounds of Wheatland but was unable to tour the interior becasue of reduced hours in November. Tours of the interior of the home are only available Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Mondays in November and limited hours in December. more

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Wheatland Address

1120 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Tel: 717 392 8721 Fax: 717 295 8825