Ash Lawn–Highland, Charlottesville

Name: Ash Lawn–Highland
Address: Charlottesville, United States

#17 among attractions in Charlottesville

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Highland, formerly Ash Lawn–Highland, located near Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, and adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, was the estate of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. Purchased in 1793, Monroe and his family permanently settled on the property in 1799 and lived at Highland for twenty-five years. Personal debt forced Monroe to sell the plantation in 1825. Before and after selling Highland, Monroe spent much of his time living at the plantation house at his large Oak Hill estate near Leesburg, Virginia. ()

Built: 1799 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'56"N, 78°27'19"W

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Ash Lawn–Highland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monticello, Downtown Mall, Michie Tavern, Jefferson Theater.

1.9 miN
Thomas Jefferson's famed plantation home
Monticello, Charlottesville
49 min walk • Nestled in the rolling hills of Albemarle County, Virginia, Monticello stands as a testament to American history and architectural innovation. This historical landmark, once the beloved home of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is located just...
3.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Downtown Mall, Charlottesville
91 min walk • The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. Located on Main Street, it runs from 6th St. N.E. to Old Preston Ave. where it extends to Water St. for total length of eight blocks.
1.9 miN
Museum, Historical place, Shopping
Michie Tavern, Charlottesville
49 min walk • Michie Tavern, located in Albemarle County, Virginia, is a Virginia Historic Landmark that was established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, though in Earlysville. The Tavern served as the social center of its community and provided travelers with food, drink and lodging.
3.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville
93 min walk • The Jefferson Theater, a former movie palace, is a performing arts venue located at 110 East Main Street in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is the centerpiece of the Historic Downtown Mall.
3.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theater, Charlottesville
93 min walk • The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States was designed by Rapp and Rapp and opened in 1931 as a movie theater. The Paramount continued showing movies until it closed in 1974.
3 miN
Cemetery
Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville
78 min walk • Riverview Cemetery is a private cemetery located in the Woolen Mills section of Charlottesville, Virginia, at 1701 Chesapeake Street.
3.6 miNW
38°1'49"N • 78°28'52"W
Cville Escape Room, Charlottesville
93 min walk • Museum, Room escape games, Art gallery
3.7 miNW
38°1'55"N • 78°28'52"W
The Garage, Charlottesville
95 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.8 miN
Church
Woolen Mills Chapel, Charlottesville
71 min walk • Woolen Mills Chapel is a historic chapel located at 1819 E. Market Street in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Late Victorian building was constructed in 1887.
3.1 miN
Museum, Art museum
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, Charlottesville
79 min walk • The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia houses one of the finest Indigenous Australian art collections in the world, rivaling many of the collections held in Australia. It is the only museum outside Australia dedicated solely to Indigenous Australian art.
3.1 miN
38°1'32"N • 78°28'2"W
The Glass Palette ~ Interactive Glass Art Studio, Charlottesville
78 min walk • Museum, Historical place