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Enjoy the Homes of Presidents from a Virginia Bed and Breakfast
January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
As we get set to inaugurate a new leader, it’s also a good time to remember the leaders of the past. Take a Virginia vacation and you will find four historic presidential homes to tour, and after a day delving into the nation’s history you can come back and spend a restful night at a peaceful bed and breakfast.
Virginia has been home to more presidents than any other state in the union. Many of these presidential homes are open to the public and offer tours. Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, is perhaps the highlight of any presidential home tour. Jefferson designed this amazing home himself, and a tour of Monticello might include a 30-minute walk through the house, as well as a tour of the gardens or plantation. James Monroe’s house, Ash Lawn-Highland, is just a few minutes from Monticello and also offers tours.
James Madison’s home, Montpelier, is less than a half-hour from the previous homes, and also is open for tours. Woodrow Wilson’s home is also in the same vicinity and offers yet another presidential adventure. Even George Washington’s home is just two hours away in Alexandria. So even if your time is limited, there is plenty to see and do.
Travelers can enjoy many of the presidential homes by staying at the historic Holladay House in Orange, Virginia. This Virginia inn is just minutes from James Madison’s home. The homes of Presidents Jefferson and Monroe are within 30 minutes of the inn. Another close presidential home is that of Woodrow Wilson. Even George Washington’s gracious manor, Mount Vernon, is only two hours away. In addition to the presidential venues, there are dozens of popular wineries nearby. Fine restaurants and shops are within walking distance of the inn.
Holladay House rests on Orange’s charming main street in the midst of its historic commercial district. The common rooms and guest rooms of this Virginia bed and breakfast maintain the town’s period charm and are decorated with elegant antiques. Some guest rooms offer a fireplace and whirlpool tub. All rooms include luxurious linens and hypoallergenic bath products. In addition to serving a full, homemade breakfast, the innkeepers serve freshly baked cookies and treats during the day.
To celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama to our nation’s most prestigious office, the innkeepers at Holladay House are offering a special inauguration discount. If you stay at the inn for three nights during the inauguration (January 20), you will receive your third night’s stay at half price. At a time when saving money is especially important, this deal will help make your presidential getaway a little easier on the pocketbook.
For a truly patriotic vacation, consider one of the inn’s special presidential packages. The “Bill of Rights” package includes a two-night stay at the inn, full breakfast each morning, and two tickets or passes to Montpelier, Monticello and Ash-Lawn Highland, as well as maps and driving directions. In addition, the innkeepers will send you off with a stocked picnic basket filled with cheese, crackers, fruit, sparkling water and dessert. Freshly baked cookies and beverages will be waiting for you at the inn after you return from your adventure. The “Constitution Package,” includes the aforementioned goodies, but upgrades your room choice to one of the inn’s luxury suites, which include a double whirlpool tub, king-size bed and private porch.
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