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Comfort Inn - Monticello $122 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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200 South Street Inn $67 3.2 mi 5.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Omni Charlottesville $208 3.2 mi 5.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Old Mill Room 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Jefferson Vineyards 1.5 mi 2.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Michie Tavern 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Monticello 4.3 mi 6.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 22 attractions in Charlottesvill...
Traveler Description: Operated by The College of William and Mary, this historic site is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
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Attraction type: Historic home, Other
Address: 1000 James Monroe Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902
Tel: 434-293-9539
Fax: 434-293-8000

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“Small Property - Lack luster”
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3 of 5 stars
Tinkerwv
WV
May 5, 2008

We went to this house during a recent trip (5-08) having been to Thomas Jefferson's house last year. It is much smaller and less grand but has beautiful grounds. The tour was too long - maybe too much information. Touring an old home to me doesn't mean hearing about every piece of furniture or dress displayed. Realizing that the smallness... more

“So so...”
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3 of 5 stars
wrc5252
Upstate NY
Nov 7, 2007

I saw this home after visiting Monticello. I visited on October 8, 2007. I liked the house and the grounds. I would definitely recommend it. The property is not as nice as Monticello or Montpelier, however. The guide seemed very uptight in my opinion. This put a bad taste in my mouth for the experience. The home is only a... more

“Home of James Monroe, 5th U.S. President”
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4 of 5 stars
TryitYoullLikeIt
Birmingham
Aug 14, 2007

The house and grounds are well maintained. The staff gives guided tours of the house and they are very helpful. Monroe was Thomas Jefferson's neighbor so Monticello is right next door. more

“Nice Visit”
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4 of 5 stars
coastal96
Waldorf, MD
Apr 17, 2006
8/9 found this review helpful

Ash Lawn - Highland is right down the road from Jefferson's Monticello, the home of James Monroe, and one of three presidential homes in the central VA area. My fiance and I visit Highland, Monticello, and Madison's Montpelier in the same weekend. Of the three Highland is easily the least grand and opulant. The grounds are considerably smaller than either... more

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1000 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Tel: 434-293-9539 Fax: 434-293-8000