The
Albemarle County Courthouse: Two blocks north of the Downtown
Mall. Built in 1762, the courthouse was the site of a raid by British
dragoons hoping to capture fleeing state legislators. Most escaped,
though Daniel Boone was captured.
Ash
Lawn-Highland: Slightly more than two miles from Monticello.
The restored home of President James Monroe, this 550-acre estate
features gardens, farm-crafts demonstrations, and a hiking trail.
The scene of many special events such as the Summer Festival (opera
& musical theatre), the Champagne and Candlelight Tour, and
the Colonial Crafts Weekend. (Mar.-Oct.: 9-6; Nov.-Feb.: 10-5; open
daily except Christmas, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving. Admission
is charged.)
Montpelier: Located in Orange, Virginia. Montpelier is a 2,750-acre estate that includes farmland, racecourses, a terraced two-acre formal garden, a panoramic landscape, a National Landmark Forest, active archaeological sites, and more than 130 buildings, including the main house.
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Charlottesville/Albemarle
Convention and Visitors Center: All the information you need, including maps, guides, brochures and more, can be found here! Visitor Center -- Highway 20S at I-64 (Open Mar.-Oct.: 9-5:30 daily and Nov.-Feb.: 9-5 daily) and Visitor Center -- Downtown at the eastern end of the Downtown Mall (Open daily except Sunday: 10-5).
Places
to Stay: The University of Virginia Foundation offers two
places for visitors to stay: the Boar's
Head Inn, a resort just west of the University and the Cavalier
Inn, located a block from the Rotunda.
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