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Ash Lawn-Highland | 250 West
1000 James Monroe Pkwy.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
293-9539.
ashlawnhighland.org.
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The elegantly restored home and estate of our fifth president, James Monroe, offers seasonal educational workshops on topics like candle-making, plus guided tours of the house. April-October, daily 9am-6pm; November-March, daily 11am-5pm. Admission costs $5 for local residents and kids 6-11, $9 for AAA members and seniors and $10 for adults.
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Barboursville Ruins | Barboursville
17655 Winery Rd.
Barboursville, Virginia 22923
(540) 832-3824.
barboursvillewine.com.
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The home of Virginia governor James Barbour that burned on Christmas night, 1884. Schedule a weekend tour to visit the ruins and vineyard.
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Charlottesville Free Speech Monument | Downtown
605 E. Main St., Downtown Mall.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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New monument at the east end of the Downtown Mall invites free expression from, well, anybody. It consists of a huge chalkboard on which you can make your views known, and read others’, too.
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Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel | Gordonsville
400 S. Main St., Gordonsville.
Gordonsville, Virginia 22942
(540) 832-2944.
hgiexchange.org.
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An old railroad hotel and Civil War hospital that is now a Civil War museum, hosting exhibits of Civil War artifacts and uniforms, a memorial garden to walk in and yearly re-enactments. mid-March-November, Mon.-Tues. and Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors and $3 for kids ages 6-15.
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Room | UVa
W Range No. 13, UVA Grounds.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904
924-3239.
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The author, poet and UVA student’s room glassed off and restored to the 1826 time period, featuring an audio recording about his life at the press of a button.
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Hatton Ferry | Scottsville
Hatton Ferry Rd., Rte. 625., Scottsville.
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
thehattonferry.org.
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The last pole ferry still operating in the United States, with a kiosk that explains the ferry’s history. Donations of $2/person and $5/vehicle are requested. Runs are weather permitting, from April-October, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm.
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Historic Court Square | Downtown
200 Second St. NE.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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The most historic part of town. Starting from its nearby headquarters, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society offers free weekly guided tours ($5 donation suggested) Thurs. 5:30pm, Sat. 10am; rain or shine, April-October.
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Humpback Rocks | other
Charlottesville, VA
(540) 377-2377.
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At the visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, an interpretive trail through a re-created late 19th-century farm gives a taste of Appalachian pioneer life. Nearby trails lead to sweeping views. Mile 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Michie Tavern | 250 West
683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
977-1234.
michietavern.com.
Museum: Daily 9am-5pm, last tour 4:20pm Dining room: March-October 11:15am-3:30pm, November-February 11:30am-3:00pm.
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One of the oldest homesteads in Virginia, built in 1784. It’s a restaurant these days with servers in period costume and traditional Southern fare like fried chicken. Tours feature interactive demonstrations, and continue through the Tavern’s outbuildings and exhibits on Virginia wine. Cost is free for locals, $4.50 for kids ages 6-11, $8 for seniors, AAA members and military personnel. Adults are $9 during the summer, $7 November through March.
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Monticello | 250 West
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
984-9822.
monticello.org.
Hours vary throughout year, check www.monticello.org.
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The home of the one and only Thomas Jefferson, with tours of the house and plantation. Educational events, workshops and demonstrations are regular fixtures. Plan ahead to beat the crowds and map out your visit. $8 for kids 6-11, $17 for adults November-February and $22 March-October. New behind-the-scenes tour is $37/person. Rte. 20 S. to Rte. 53 (Thomas Jefferson Pkwy).
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