James Monroe's Highland

Relaxing, educational tour with beautiful hospitality!

Wonderful tour! The gift shop manager was so welcoming and promptly got us on a tour that just began. My husband and I had the honor to have Roy as our guide. Roy is a gifted speaker and guide; he ma...

Quaint little home

I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this place is! It’s much smaller in-person than I expected, and I was able to take a self-guided tour of the home, which allowed me to browse through the many di...

Spend 2 hours

James Monroes Highland is nice but overwhelmed by nearby Jeffersons Monticello. They were friends and neighbors. This is not original as Highlands was burnt down in a fire.The artifacts are original t...

Excellent display and lovely grounds

Very interesting! We don’t know much about this president and his life- Enlightening! His house no longer stands but the site is still fascinating!

I enjoyed it

Even though the original home burned down, the buildings that are there are well worth your time. The tickets are a little pricey, but I didn't feel ripped off. Be sure to check the wallpaper from ...