Montpelier: Enjoy Living History With An Orange, Virginia, Excursion
by Jane Leisteiner
If you are history buff Virginia perfect destination. It the birthplace dozens prominent Americans most notably eight U. S. presidents. While many these wonderful homes can be visited few offer the multitude activities you will find at Montpelier the home James & Dolley Madison.
Just few miles form picturesque village Orange Madison s country estate history preserved. Each year Montpelier s calendar jammed with slate activities. For those wishing to enjoy little everything the staff at Montpelier along with several local innkeepers & restaurateurs have teamed up to create the Montpelier Excursions. These special packages include lodging & breakfasts at local inn dinner at nearby gourmet restaurant & plenty fun exploring Montpelier.
There are several different excursions to enjoy. The Heart Montpelier ideal for those who wish to spend long weekend soaking up some history. This three-day two-night package includes comprehensive tour the mansion as well as visit to an archaeological dig an area known as the North Kitchen. The second day includes tour the extensive grounds & Landmark Forest Montpelier. Each night includes gourmet dinner at local restaurant as well as lodging at nearby country inn.
Other three-day two-night excursions include the Montpelier Wine Weekend & the History Weekday or History Weekend adventures. Each these packages includes lodging at local inn & dining. The History Weekday & History Weekend packages also include two-day admission pass to Montpelier gift bag & museum shop discount. The Montpelier Wine Weekend showcase Virginia wine country & offers tastings at half-dozen local wineries as well as tour Montpelier.
For those with bit more time the unique Dig Style package might be just the ticket. This six-day five-night package includes lodging & meals as well as special dinner with Montpelier s Director Archaeology. During the day guests actually get to participate archaeological digs currently action at Montpelier. There no end to the treasures you might uncover.
After you pick your package you can choose from several local inns or bed & breakfasts. The Holladay House historic restored gem straight out Madison s era favorite. Beautifully restored this historic Virginia inn shares some similar architectural features as Montpelier such as its front doors. It just five minutes from Montpelier the historic commercial district downtown Orange.
The innkeepers have decorated their inn with both history & romance mind. Luxurious linens & fluffy robes are among the amenities & several rooms boast fireplace or whirlpool tub. One special room recently has been refurbished & named honor James Madison s great-nephew John Madison Chapman owner the house & himself prominent citizen. The room includes fireplace with beautiful mantel original to the home as well as luxurious cherry four-poster bed. During his time as owner the house he also planted the rare English Oak tree still the backyard. It came from seedling form Montpelier plantation.
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Jane Leisteiner enjoys blogging & visiting inns. For more details about these Montpelier Orange VA http://holladayhousebandb. com/packages. html excursions or additional details about Virginia bed & breakfasts http://www. iloveinns. com/virginia-bed-and-breakfast visit the Holladay House or iLoveInns websites.