Not a very busy place but is worth visiting. Does not really have a cafe or anything so pack a picnic or some drinks. Enjoyed learning about the Madison's and DuPonts. The view from the front porch is breathtaking. More

We were here 6 years ago when this restoration was just beginning. The restoration of the building (home) is pretty much finished at this point. Just want people to be aware of the fact that much remains to be done in terms of collection furniture and accessories but... You cannot walk through this building without feeling the history of this... More

Just so you are aware, Montpelier is still a work in progress. They are excavating and working hard on getting back some of the original pieces. That being said, it's still beautiful and our tour guide was the best that we had at all of the historic sites we visited while in Virginia. We were able to get a discount... More

I really enjoyed visiting this historic home. I always find American sites such as this are really well done with no expense spared, this is no exception to that rule. The one drawback to this site is the inability to simply visit the grounds without taking in the house tour. As a result if you are short of time, from... More

Like other reviewers, we visited Montpelier after Monticello. Like others, I enjoyed it even more. Our guide was fantastic--like one of the commentators you would hear on a PBS documentary by Ken Burns! Profoundly knowledgeable and passionate. You owe it to yourself to visit this place to start to get a grip on James Madison's role in the founding of... More

The $24 million restoration project has resulted a great piece of living history and it's something everyone should visit. Made me want to learn more about Madison's place in history. Does not sugar-coat history (slavery, political fights or the estate's demise). Doesn't rival Monticello for historical artifacts, but is equally rich in history. There are events from time to time... More

Definitely find your way to Montpelier. The interpretation of Madison's life and times was exceptional throughout. The movies were meaningful to this time and place. The guides were very good and the groups were small. Really enjoyed the visit, even more so than Monticello. More

We were making a trip to Monticello and I figured why not stop here on the way. I am so happy that we did!! I enjoyed Montpelier more than Monticello. The rooms are large and the groups are not large on the tours so you really get to enjoy your time here. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. It is tru... More

A great find - very good guides with small groups. Guides were very knowledgeable about the entire restoration process. We really enjoyed this tour - almost more than Montecello More