Monticello and Michie tavern

Upon arrival in Charlottesville, we will go to Michie Tavern, one of the oldest homesteads in Virginia. Michie Tavern offers a 1700s-style dining experience with popular dishes like fried chicken, seasonal vegetables, cornbread, mashed potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and a yummy dessert (chef's choice). We promise that you won't leave hungry! After the meal, you will have some time to shop in the Meadow Run Mill and General Store where you're sure to find some trinket that you just have to take home. Our next stop is Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, the third US President, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, as well as a founder of the University of Virginia. Perched on a mountaintop overlooking the city of Charlottesville, Monticello is a majestic reminder of Jefferson’s creativity and talent. No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello, Jefferson’s architectural masterpiece and beloved mountaintop home. Tours at Monticello range from the intimacy of Jefferson’s private suite of rooms, to the sensations of his gardens, orchards, and vineyards, to the stories of slaves who worked and lived on the plantation. Returning home after an enjoyable day in Charlottesville. Arriving approximately 10:30 PM. (L)