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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, Nashville, TN

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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

4580 Rachel's Lane · Nashville, TN

Why you should go…

The Hermitage was the home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president, from 1804 until his death in 1845. A visit covers the Greek Revival mansion completed in 1837, the garden tomb where Jackson and his wife Rachel are buried, museum exhibits and grounds spanning 1,120 acres. It was a cotton plantation, and about 110 enslaved people lived here by the time Jackson died. The site is a National Historic Landmark run by the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

  • #presidential home
  • #historic site
  • #mansion tour
  • #plantation history
  • #gardens

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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