Our local historic sites are only moments away. Most guests choose the Inn at Monticello because it is within a short walk or easy drive to a number of the most important sites in the area. Tour times, tickets and other information is available at the inn. Enjoy the beauty of the area as Jefferson, Monroe and Madison did. Add a trip to Appommatox or Poplar Forest both an easy drive from the inn.

Monticello
The home of Thomas Jefferson the third President of the United States, and the designer of the Bill of Rights and the University of Virginia.
www.monticello.org
1.5 miles from the Inn at Monticello.

Thomas Jefferson Parkway and Kemper Park
Our location makes it possible for guests to hike the 3.2 mile round trip to Monticello on the Jefferson walkway. A beautiful walkway built into the hillside around the lake at Kemper Park and starting just around the corner from the Inn at Monticello.
www.monticello.org/parkway

Ash Lawn-Highland
The home of the 5th President of the United States, James Monroe, President of the United States and close friend of Mr. Jefferson. Ashlawn is a beautiful working farm, and in the summer hosts the Ashlawn-Highlands Music Festival.
www.ashlawnhighland.org/ or www.ashlawnopera.org
3.0 miles from the Inn at Monticello.

Montpelier
The home of James and Dolley Madison. A large home complete with Steeple Chase racetrack, and once owned by the DuPont Family. Beautiful ride through VA horse country. www.montpelier.org
21 miles from the Inn at Monticello.

University of Virginia Rotunda
The original Grounds of the University were designed by Mr. Jefferson to be what he termed an "Academical Village". The Rotunda is a half-scale version of the Pantheon in Rome, and was one of Jefferson's designs for the U.S. Capitol.
www.virginia.edu/academicalvillage
4.0 miles from the Inn at Monticello.

Monticello Visitors Center
Located within the center is a display "Thomas Jefferson at Monticello", a display of personal Jefferson memorabilia, as well as the film "Thomas Jefferson: The Pursuit of Liberty" www.monticello.org plus an excellent gift shop!
The new visitors center, up the hill at Monticello is expected to open in 2008!!
0.5 miles from the Inn at Monticello.

Michie Tavern
The Michie Tavern complex houses a variety of buildings one of which is one of the oldest homesteads in Virginia. Tours of the original Tavern and outbuildings available daily as well as the best Fried Chicken in Virginia at the Ordinary where servers dress in period costume.
www.michietavern.com
.7 miles from the Inn at Monticello.