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Historic Nashville Tour with Andrew Jackson's Hermitage & Tennessee State Museum

• A stress-free Tennessee plantation tour ideal for first-time visitors
• Visit the Hermitage and Tennessee State Museum
• Skip visitor center lines with included tickets
• 6.5-Hour Guided Historic Tennessee & Nashville Bus Tour
• Admission to The Hermitage, Home of U.S. President Andrew Jackson
• Admission to Tennessee State Museum
• Visit Mount Olivet Cemetery, resting place of prominent leaders from the city’s founding to present
• Transportation aboard Air-Conditioned Mini Bus
• Entry/Admission - Tennessee State Museum
• Entry/Admission - Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
• Lunch (discount for lunch at Hermitage House Smorgasbord)
• 108 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
• Infants must sit on laps
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• H8728MMsueh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time Leonard was amazing in giving us information on the town . He had a great personality and he made the trip fun. Definitely worth booking the trip. Read more Written April 11, 2024
• 775vickien 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Missed due to unavailable parking Sadly, although I was there 15 minutes early, I was expecting there to be parking available. That isn't the case. You must find street parking or a lot in a busy downtown area. I don't walk well, so parking far away wasn't an option. I did drive around looking for parking, but wasn't able to find something appropriate in time. The tour looked like fun, but the parking situation didn't work for me 😔 Read more Written April 10, 2024
• sewilson1224 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles I’ve been on the general Jackson twice and plan on doing it again. Definitely worth the price. Thoroughly enjoyed it! We went for the eclipse lunch cruise. It was the second time I seen the Tennessee legends tour. It was different from the first. I was there the first night they performed. It was excellent both times the food was good. I plan on taking friends when possible when they come to town to visit me. definitely worth it. Read more Written April 9, 2024
• Sumrtyme 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles An hour well spent My hubby was at a conference so I decided to take the tour solo. I sat in the last row of the upper deck which allowed wide open views. The perfect weather just made it that much better. Our guide Jolene was very informative and pleasant. She talked about hot spots and talked consistently. I would definitely recommend this tour if you have an extra hour and want to learn a little history of Nashville. Read more Written April 8, 2024
• G3538YSjoelp 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles I would Go, But Glad we went. The show is very good. The service is very good. It's a well maintained boat. The only downside is the meal. I would give it 3 of 5 stars. I believe they should upgrade the meal. Is it good, yes but that's all I'll give it. You can eat it but everything else is so good. So I would tell you to go but understand the meal is very average. Read more Written April 7, 2024
• E3047DEjillm 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Everything was wonderful! Julie was wonderful! Very friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Great tour to kick off your Nashville experience and plan the rest of your stay. I recommend the morning tour so you can go back to the Country Music Hall of Fame after having lunch if you'd like more time. The tour group stops there for an hour and half, but it is a lot to see! Read more Written April 6, 2024
• ClickerM 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting Tour...worth the $$ This tour was interesting. Although not all homes were 100% visible, it was cool to see these places. We were thinking we'd see some really big mansions, not really...large houses sure...but for the most part, just extremely nice and not really what I would call secluded. I think our guide was Glen, he was very good. The bus was comfortable and very clean...and the windows were clean...which helps with picture taking. I think the tour is worth the $$. Read more Written April 5, 2024
• tscandrew 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Twas' a great Nashville Experience. Had the pleasure to go on the General Jackson Showboat - overall, great experience. Boarding, although it seemed like a long line, boarded quite fast. The only negative experience was the pre-photoshoot. I don't think the young lady directing was the best fit for the role. Once we were on and seated at our table - it was a buffet style menu which taste wise was pretty impressive. Wait staff - no complaints. Read more Written April 3, 2024
• karenwQ7030AL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Discover Mashville tour Our guide Leonard was excellent. He was fun and informative. We visited the Ryman auditorium and Country Music Hall Of Fame. He also took us around and showed other points of interest like the Panteon, and state capital. It was a great way to see some of Nashville. It was well worth the price. Read more Written April 2, 2024
• thomaswW5181HG 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Time in Nashville! My wife and I had a wonderful experience on the Discover Nashville tour! Big Jerry was a great guide who gave us a lot of cool information about Nashville and its history. Entry to the Ryman and Hall of Fame are nice bonus! Highly recommend! Read more Written April 1, 2024
• michellelW4627XM 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles So much fun!! Hands down had the best time! So informative and entertaining!! Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Nashville Read more Written April 1, 2024
• phatman5 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice way to see Nashville Taking the Gray Line tour to view the Nashville area was a good choice. Aside from seeing the sites, we had stops at the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Parthenon. It was nice to see these venues for a period of time, however, an additional 15 minutes at the Ryman would have been better. Our tour guide was good and provided lots of insightful commentary. However, the rear speakers on the bus were not on so it was a little hard to hear everything that our guide was saying. Overall, I would recommend this tour. Read more Written April 1, 2024
• Tourist62302738388 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Memphis elvis Had a fantastic time on day trip to Memphis, Frank was excellent tour guide nothing was too much trouble I would highly recommend this trip long day but worth every penny Read more Written March 31, 2024
• PaulWat67 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Incredible A brilliant trip and a truly incredible day that encompasses everything to do with the home of Elvis and his family, but mire than that you get to see a variety of museums across the street from Graceland. If you travel to Tennessee and love music then this is a must do, especially as you thrn go onto Memphis itself Read more Written March 30, 2024
• Jacobus d 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Put this on your “To Do List”! This tour is a must, very informative and interesting! Nashville is obviously booming, and these homes are absolutely amazing! Read more Written March 30, 2024

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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

This historic plantation house and museum was the home of President Andrew Jackson. The original two-story Federal Style mansion was built in 1821 by skilled slave labor. A decade later, Jackson had the home remodeled, but it sustained extensive damage during a fire. The current classical Greek Revival-style mansion was completed in 1835. The interior features block-printed wallpaper, Italian marble mantels, crystal chandeliers and a cantilevered elliptical staircase as well as period furnishings and family keepsakes. In addition to Jackson’s tomb, the grounds of this national landmark include a chapel, landscaped gardens and restored slave quarters.

Complete Guide to Andrew Jackson’s The Hermitage

Nicknamed “Old Hickory,” Andrew Jackson was a military and political leader who helped establish the city of Memphis and the modern Democratic Party. He was the first U.S. representative from Tennessee. During the War of 1812, he led a motley force of soldiers, citizens and pirates to victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Fourteen years before his election as the seventh U.S. President in 1828, he purchased a 640-acre cotton plantation, which he named the Hermitage.

A Brief History of the Hermitage

The Hermitage is situated in a peaceful meadow chosen by Jackson’s wife Rachel. The Jacksons originally lived in a log cabin that was constructed by the previous owner. Their nine slaves occupied two  smaller log cabins. These buildings are known collectively as the First Hermitage.

To replace the log cabin, Jackson had a Federal-style brick mansion constructed in 1821. It had four rooms on the first floor and four on the second. The central hallway formed a breezeway during warm weather. Ten years later, the President commissioned David Morrison to re-design the Hermitage while he was living in the White House. An entrance featuring 10 columns replaced the simple portico and flanking one-story wings were also added. After a devastating fire in 1834, Jackson hired William C. Hume and Joseph Reiff to re-build the residence as the 13-room Greek Revival-style mansion currently on the estate. The architects also designed the nearby Tulip Grove and Cleveland Hall mansions for Rachel’s nephews. Jackson entertained numerous guests at the residence, including the Marquis de Lafayette and Sam Houston as well as Presidents James Polk and Martin Van Buren.

Jackson’s grandson was the last family member to occupy the property when he moved out in 1893. The Ladies’ Hermitage Association restored the mansion to its 1837 appearance. The Hermitage is one of the most accurately preserved presidential homes in the country. Attracting 250,000 visitors annually, it is the fourth-most popular presidential residence after the White House, Mount Vernon and Monticello.

Exhibits and Tours

Tours begin at the visitor center. The museum exhibits contain artifacts that chronicle the life of the President and detail the history of the first Hermitage. You can also view a brief film about the penniless orphan’s rise to the most powerful office in the nation. Jackson planted many of the cedar trees along the guitar-shaped pathway leading to the mansion. Regarded as a sign of nearby Nashville’s future musical legacy, the guitar-shaped design made it easier to re-direct horse-drawn carriages. The main entrance on the south side includes a two-story bay supported by six Corinthian-style columns. To emulate the appearance of stone, the wooden columns are adorned with light tan paint and a sand coating. There is a second floor balcony and the northern entrance has six Doric columns.

Once inside the mansion, you will find rooms decorated with period pieces and Jackson family heirlooms. The Greek Revival-style interior features wallpaper imported from France circa 1825 that was manufactured using over 3,000 wooden blocks to hand print and color the design. Manufactured by Joseph Dufour of Paris, the wallpaper depicts scenes during Telemachus’ visit with the Greek mythological nymph Calypso. In addition to crystal chandeliers, other architectural details include classical door and window surrounds, carved Italian marble mantles and an elliptical, cantilevered staircase. A rustic mantle piece carved by a veteran of the battle commemorates the victory at New Orleans. The majority of the furnishings were present when Jackson resided in the home. The bed in the President’s room is the one in which he died in 1845.

The grounds include the tomb of the President and Mrs. Jackson. The limestone monument with a copper roof was completed in 1832. There is also a one-acre formal garden designed by William Frost in 1819 that is laid out in the English foursquare kitchen style. While the visitor center houses numerous exhibits that display artifacts relaying the story of the African-American slaves who lived at the Hermitage, the grounds include a smokehouse and three log slave quarters. Of particular note is Uncle Alfred’s Cabin. The man was born a slave on the plantation; but he remained as a caretaker after emancipation. He is buried near the President’s tomb.

Know Before You Go

The Hermitage is located 12 miles east of downtown Nashville . Beginning March 15 through October 15, the Hermitage is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. From October 16 through March 14, the museum opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. The Hermitage is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It also closes earlier the day before Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve. Discounts on general admission price are available to seniors, students and veterans. Active duty military and children five and under are admitted free.

While photography is encouraged when touring the grounds, it is not allowed inside the mansion. Food, beverages, backpacks and large bags are also prohibited inside the house. Pets are not permitted in the mansion or on the estate grounds. Ample parking is available adjacent to the visitor center.

Attractions Nearby

The two-story, brick Tulip Grove mansion was built in 1836 for Andrew Jackson Donelson, the President’s nephew. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , it is one of the best remaining examples of antebellum Greek Revival-style architecture in Middle Tennessee. Sitting atop a small hill, it is located approximately one mile from the Hermitage.

Cleveland Hall was built for Stockley Donelson in 1839. Boasting 13-foot ceilings, the 18-room Plantation Plain-style estate was later adorned with Greek Revival-style columns and a pediment. The home is furnished with family heirlooms, including a chest of drawers from President Jackson. The residence was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Constructed in 1859, Two Rivers Mansion is one of the earliest and best-preserved Italianate-style homes in Middle Tennessee. It is named for the nearby junction of the Cumberland and Stones rivers. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, the property also includes a Federal-style home built in 1802.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Visit the 7th U.S. President’s Home

If you find yourself driving across the never-ending corridor of I-40 from one corner of Tennessee to the other, you may start to see signs directing you to pull over and visit Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in Nashville and similar brochures gracing the cover of the every visitors’ center stands. After all, the Hermitage is a U.S. presidential home, and how often do you get to peek behind the curtain of a former world leader?

The Hermitage spans more than 1,000 acres and contains two mansions, reconstructed slave quarters, a museum, a cafe, a wine-tasting room and a dense, sprawling exhibit of historical artifacts.

But what does a visit to the Hermitage really entail? If you’re heading to Nashville—or passing through on an I-40 road trip soon—here’s everything you need to know about visiting Andrew Jackson’s former home.

Where to stay in Nashville near the Hermitage

The Hermitage is to the east of Nashville in the town of the same name, near Donelson and BNA airport. If you’re just coming to tour the property, you might stay out that way; otherwise, I recommend making your base closer to Midtown or in a vacation rental in downtown Nashville .

This post was last updated in March 2023.

The history of Andrew Jackson

Virtually every American president carries around baggage. Those who rose to high levels of power and authority during the era of slavery and the concerted effort to drive Native Americans into extinction, in particular, have plenty of heavy, morally suspect deeds and accomplishments associated with their names.

Andrew Jackson, the seventh president who lived from 1767 who 1845, is no exception. Before becoming a wealthy landowner with hundreds of enslaved people working his property, he speculated on Native American land through various ownership schemes. He also grew up dirt poor, lost his entire family by the age of 15 and defeated the British multiple times. Like all humans, he contained layers.

As Americans, we have a peculiar relationship with celebrities like President Jackson and often look past the nitty-gritty of how these mythical figures in history actually lived their lives. It’s an almost impenetrable fog sometimes, to think about an era of our society when these things were not only possible, but celebrated and cheered.

So how do we process complicated, uncomfortable topics like slavery? Jackson quite possibly owned in excess of 500 human beings throughout his lifetime. The only way to digest and purge these past sins is by continuing to honor those who were enslaved and to visit the historic sites that tell their stories so we can learn firsthand.

What’s impressive about the Hermitage, located just outside of Nashville on 1,120 of rolling, pastoral Tennessee land, is that the cotton plantation home run by slaves that created much of Andrew Jackson’s wealth, is that they don’t shy away from teaching about this history , instead embracing the evolving understanding of one of our most consequential Founding Fathers, whose visage still graces the $20 bill today.

It’s impossible to summarize the contradictions on the past here in a single blog post, which is why we encourage you to explore more, to read more, to study and think more about how everything has come to be where we are right now, and The Hermitage is one of those iconic, must-see locations that go quite a ways toward understanding the history of this state and our country.

The Hermitage experience

Arriving on the grounds of the Hermitage, you’ll immediately notice how large and uncluttered the surrounding lands are. The museum heritage foundation has somehow managed to preserve and own enough real estate around the mansion that it feels akin to how it would have to historical contemporaries.

Once you park, you’ll buy tickets , then enter the museum to the right where can peruse the exhibits about Jackson’s life and watch a 17-minute film prior to touring the mansion and the grounds.

Visiting the mansion

If you want to step inside Jackson’s former home, you’ll need to book a mansion tour. Mansion tours take place every 15 minutes and take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You’ll walk through the historic home with your group as interpretative guides tell you about each room and its use.

As history nerds who love old homes and renovations plans, we were fascinated to see the various architectural renderings of this 1800s mansion through the decades; it was built as a Federal-style home, then became a Greek Revival mansion after a fire demanded parts of the home be rebuilt; columns were added to make the home look more contemporary for the period.

We learned that Jackson was a frugal homeowner—and the only president to pay off the national debt—which was reflected in his materials for the house. The doors and other features are not exotic mahogany as they appear, yet tulip poplar harvested from the grounds that was painted to look expensive.

photos courtesy of the Andrew Jackson Foundation

The guided VIP Tour (daily at 10am and 2pm) is ideal for the curious traveler who has questions and wants them answered while experiencing the grounds and mansion in real time. You’ll spend 90 minutes with an experienced guide in a small group setting and enjoy special access to the mansion balcony (not offered on the regular mansion tour).

If you’re visiting the Hermitage and can carve out the time, I highly recommend the In Their Footsteps tour (daily at 1pm), which focuses specifically on the stories of the enslaved men and women who lived at the Hermitage both during Andrew Jackson’s life and beyond his death. Tour guides touch upon the importance of the slaves to the operation of the plantation and what all they endured, and you’ll learn about individuals like Alfred, who continued to live at the Hermitage after emancipation and was one of the estate’s first tour guides when it was opened to the public.

photo courtesy of the Andrew Jackson Foundation

Tickets for these special tours include access to the Mansion and discounted wine tastings for guests of age.

Another unique way to see the grounds is by horse-drawn wagon. Offered daily in small groups, The Hermitage Enslaved: A Wagon Tour carts visitors out into the plantation fields where the enslaved men, women, and children worked and lived under the ownership of Andrew Jackson. It’s a more immersive way to understand what took place on these grounds not all that long ago.

Touring the grounds

Even if you’re on limited time and don’t opt to tour the mansion, you can still purchase a grounds pass for a discounted price. The Grounds Pass gives you access to the expansive land comprising thriving gardens, Andrew and Rachel Jackson’s tombs, the family cemetery, field quarters, historical markers and wildlife (we spotted Cooper hawks and a whole family of deer!).

You’ll also want to watch the exhibit and film at the visitors’ center before you start your roaming.

Dogs are welcome visitors on the Hermitage grounds, so long as they stay on their leashes. They cannot enter any of the buildings, nor can they drink the wine. The Grounds Pass also gives you discounted wine tasting at the onsite tasting room, Natchez Hills Winery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

Eating and drinking the cafe

Once you’re done with your mansion tour, the Hermitage experience doesn’t stop there. You’ll want to get a taste of true Southern food via the on-site cafe, Bailey & Cato . Served cafeteria style, you’ll go through the line and choose from a mix of buffet-style items and made-to-order entrees like fried catfish, grilled Pimento cheese, green beans, mac and cheese, meatloaf, candied yams and other Southern staples.

But what’s a hearty meal without something with which to wash it down? Natchez Hills Winery and Vineyard shares the restaurant space with Bailey & Cato, offering wine tastings, as well as full pours and wine by the bottle. I’d be a bad tour guide if I didn’t tell you to sample the wine slushee on a warm day and mix the two options for a delightful Sangria-like concoction.

Not wild about wine? No worries. The tasting room sells local craft beer, too.

And since alcohol is allowed outside of the cafe and on the Hermitage grounds, you can also get your wine, beer or slushee to go—so long as you’re drinking it from a plastic cup—and set up your own picnic under the sunshine.

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It was a great share! I have been thinking about visiting something similar myself. I have a nephew in my family who is very interested in all this stuff, although he is young and is still finding his way. I think for now I should answer every question he has. I am sure he will love learning about this and visit it as well. I will definitely tell him about this President’s house, and maybe someday I will be able to take him as well.

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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN 37076 - United States

615-889-2941

In 1889, The Hermitage became one of the first presidential museums. Founded by the Ladies’ Hermitage Association (now named the Andrew Jackson Foundation), the museum boasts one of the most complete collections of the 7th president’s possessions. Between 1989 and 1997, an award-winning interior restoration was carried out that returned the home to its Jackson-era appearance. Today, original furniture, wallpaper and family possessions give visitors a glimpse of what life was like for the family in the years of Andrew Jackson’s retirement.

Considered by many historians to be the best preserved early U.S. presidential home, the mansion at The Hermitage has welcomed more than 17 million visitors from around the world since opening as a museum. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark located just outside of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, with more than 20 historic buildings, including Jackson's tomb, restored slave cabins, a church and gardens. In recent years, new interpretive initiatives and educational programs such as the history of slavery have enhanced the experience for visitors. While here, visitors can also shop for the perfect souvenir in the Museum Store and sample local wine and beer at the onsite tasting room.

The home of the 7th president invites you to learn more about a leader who shaped a young nation's future.

Tickets for Museum Day 2022 are good for a Grounds Pass at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, which include: -Audio tour -Historic garden, where the president, his wife and several family members and close friends are laid to rest -Field quarters -Historical markers -Historic buildings -"Jackson" film -Museum and "Born for a Storm" exhibit, which brings the story of Andrew Jackson's meteoric rise from his humble beginnings to his presidency to life through bold visuals and a series of interactive displays -First Hermitage: Worlds Apart, Side by Side exhibit, which tell the story of Jackson and his family through panels and archaeological artifacts in this two-store log farmhouse that served as the first home on The Hermitage property. After The Hermitage mansion was completed, First Hermitage was converted to a one-story slave cabin.

Participation in Museum Day is open to any tax-exempt or governmental museum or cultural venue on a voluntary basis. Smithsonian magazine encourages museum visitation, but is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of the participating museums and cultural venues, and does not subsidize museums that participate.

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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds – tickets, prices, discounts, timings, what to expect

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, is America’s first presidential museum dedicated to the country’s seventh president, Andrew Jackson. 

The hermitage, spread across 1120 acres (5420800 square yards) of land, holds an array of exhibits, gardens, and rooms offering an opportunity to delve into the personal and political life of the former president. 

Feeling excited already? Then keep reading to know more about the hermitage and why a visit to this historical site is totally worth it.

In this article, we’ll share everything you should know before booking tickets for Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds.

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Dive deep into the presidential history of America at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds.

Explore The Andrew Jackson Visitor Center and Hermitage Museum, housing important exhibits and archaeological artifacts. 

See exhibits including ‘Born for a Storm’ and ‘First Hermitage: Worlds Apart, Side by Side’.

Take a relaxing stroll through the gardens of the mansion.

Do pay a visit to Jackson’s Tomb, preserving his dead remains. 

Only when you come to this hermitage, you’d learn more about inhuman practices like slavery in the 19th century.

After the tour, head to a wine tasting at Natchez Hills Winery at discounted prices. 

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Tickets for Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds are available online and at the ticket office at the attraction.  

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.

Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointment.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Go to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds booking page , select the number of tickets and date, and book.

Upon payment, the tickets will be emailed to you.

On the day of your visit, show your ticket at the entrance for admission.  

The Ground ticket of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is priced at US$20 for all adults aged 13 and above. 

Children between five and 12 years pay US$13 for entry. 

Kids (five to 12 years) and military personnel can get reduced tickets for Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. 

Toddlers under five years need not buy any tickets and can enjoy everything for free.

This ticket includes admission to the Andrew Jackson Center, featuring a film on Jackson as well as access to the museum and exhibit. 

Guests are allowed to explore gardens, trails, historical markers, and other historic buildings in the hermitage.

This is a self-guided tour ticket, and you’ll be exploring everything at your own pace. 

However, this ticket does not provide Andrew Jackson Hermitage Mansion tours. You must buy a separate ticket in order to explore the mansion.

Stop at Natchez Hills Winery for wine tasting at great discounts.

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (13+ years): US$20 Youth Ticket (5 to 12 years): US$13 Child Ticket (up to 4 years): Free

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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is situated in the heart of Davidson County, Tennessee, US. 

Address: 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076, United States. Get Directions

You can get here by public or private transportation.

Take Bus no. 6 and get down at Lebanon Pike & Shute Ln EB bus stop, located just a few steps from the historical museum. 

If traveling by car, turn on Google Maps and get started. 

Click here to view nearby car parking lots.

The Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds is open from 9 am to 6 pm.

The last entry is at 5 pm. 

The best time to visit  Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds is as soon as it opens at 9 am.

Upon early arrival, you can explore the historical site conveniently without encountering a large crowd.

On weekends, the site is packed with guests, hence consider visiting on weekdays when fewer guests are around. 

The Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds tour lasts for about 2 hours. 

Visitors holding an immense interest in history, art, and culture stay a little longer, exploring every nook and cranny of the historical site.

Here are some questions visitors generally ask before visiting Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Grounds.

You can buy tickets online or at the ticket office. Remember, it closes at 5 pm.

Tours at The Hermitage happen rain or shine, and no refunds will be issued.

Guests can bring their own wheelchairs, but not all areas of the historical site are accessible by wheelchair owing to its old construction. 

The Museum Store is open from 9 am to 6 pm.

Yes, FKS Kitchen, located in the Andrew Jackson Center, is the only onsite restaurant. It is open from 9 am. to 4 pm.

The historical hermitage was built by Joseph Reiff and William C. Hume.

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HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST FOR ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE?

Adult admission is between $19 and $50, depending on which ticket package you purchase.

Tip: If you want to purchase a city pass that will give you a bulk discount on multiple attractions, the Nashville Sightseeing Pass includes general admission entry to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

Hermitage Grounds Pass Pricing

Includes access to the plantation, the garden, field quarters, historical markers, historic buildings, hiking trails, and more.

NOTE: This does not include access to the Hermitage Mansion.

• $12 Youth (Ages 5-12)
• Free for Kids 4 and Under
• Purchase tickets or learn more .

Mansion Tour Pricing

Includes Grounds Pass access plus an interpreter-led tour of the mansion and an upgraded self-guided device with images.

• $17 Youth (Ages 5-12)
• $23 Senior (Ages 62+)
• $23 Veterans & Military
• $80 Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children/youth)

VIP Upgrade

Includes a General Admission ticket, plus a 1.5-hour VIP guided tour in a small group with access to the mansion’s balcony.

• $65 All Ages/Guests
• To learn more, click here .

In Their Footsteps: Lives of the Hermitage Enslaved Tour

This is a specialized tour that focuses on the lives of the enslaved men and women who lived at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

Tours are currently offered at 1 pm Thursday - Monday.

• $50 per person
• Includes access to the mansion

For an additional $15 per person (Ages 5 and under Free), you can tour the grounds by Wagon.

There is a lot to cover on the plantation and this guided 30-minute horse-drawn carriage is a unique way to do it.

Tours begin behind the house.

Note that there is no cover from rain or sun and you do not leave the wagon at any point on the tour.

Wagon operates from Thursday - Tuesday from 9 am to 6 pm with the last entry at 5 pm.

To know more about wagon tours, click here .

DISCOUNT ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE TICKETS

This section will cover all the best ways to save money on tickets to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

We will also include details about discounts that might not currently be available but could be added in the near future.

1. Use a Tourist Pass

If you’re considering purchasing a tourist pass, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage General Admission entry is included with the Nashville Sightseeing Pass .

This pass includes access to dozens of popular attractions in Nashville.

If you're planning on visiting multiple locations, a tourist pass is a great way to save money on tickets.

2. Senior Discount

If you're over the age of 62, you are eligible for the senior discount of $3 off the Mansion Tour.

3. Veteran and Military Discounts

Both Active Duty Military and Veterans are eligible for a discount of $3 off the Mansion Tour.

4. Discount Sites

There are several coupon sites like Groupon that often provide discounted tickets to historic and popular attractions such as Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

These sites also frequently offer coupon codes on local activities for an extra 10% - 20% off.

5. Family Pass

If you're visiting with your family, this ticket option will allow you to save some money.

The Family Pass includes admission to the Mansion Tour for 2 adults and 2 youths. 

The price is $80, which is $6 off the general admission prices.

6. Natchez Hill Winery Discount

Every ticket includes a discounted wine tasting at the Natchez Hills Winery at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

This activity is of course only offered to visitors who are over the age of 21.

7. Group Discount

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage provides a group discount for groups of 15 or more visitors.

If you're visiting with a large group, this could be a good way to save money.

Find more about group discounts here .

8. Education Group Discount

If you're planning a field trip to Andrew Jackson's Hermitage for a class of students, there are discounted prices for students, chaperones, and drivers/escorts.

High School and College Students will pay $13 for tickets, while students K-8 will pay $10.

Chaperones, Drivers, and Escorts will receive free admission.

Groups must include 15 or more visitors.

9. AAA Discount

This insurance company frequently offers discounts on popular and historic attractions such as Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

While they might not always offer a lower price, we recommend checking before you purchase a ticket to see if you can save some money on admission.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

This section will outline what you can expect at The Hermitage, hours of operation, exhibits, and how to get there.

What to Expect

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is where the 7th United States President lived with his wife and family along with nine slaves.

While living on the property in a log cabin, Andrew Jackson had the mansion built in 1821, and it has been renovated and rebuilt a few times since then.

It has now been restored to its 1837 condition and is now one of the most accurately-preserved presidential residences in the United States.

You’ll have access to the grounds, gardens, Mansion, and slave quarters, as well as a Visitor Center Museum.

How to Get Here

The Hermitage is located a 20-minute drive from downtown Nashville.

We recommend driving or taking a taxi or rideshare for convenience.

If you are driving, use this Google link to get directions from your specific starting location .

4580 Rachel’s Lane

Hermitage, TN 37076

Note : There is free parking at the Visitor Center.

Tour Routes and Public Transportation

There are two ways to get to the Hermitage other than by car.

There is one tour that makes a stop at The Hermitage:

• Gray Line Nashville’s Historic Nashville Bus Tour
• Includes admission to the Tennessee State Museum
• Includes visit to Mount Olivet Cemetery

Public Transportation

There are a few bus stops close to the Hermitage if you’re using buses 34 and 56. We recommend double-checking your directions with Google maps .

• Hermitage Nb - 6-minute walk
• Hermitage Sb - 6-minute walk
• Old Hickory Boulevard & 2nd Street - 11-minute walk

Hours of Operation

• Thursday to Tuesday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm with the last entry at 5 pm

The Hermitage is closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with limited hours on the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

Is photography allowed?

While outside the Mansion and on the grounds, take as many pictures as you’d like. Inside the Hermitage, however, no photography is allowed.

Are bags, backpacks, strollers, or food allowed inside?

Carry-on bags, suitcases, and large backpacks are not allowed inside the Mansion. There is a place for you to set bags while touring inside the Mansion.

It is just a chair in the lobby (remember to pick it up before you exit the house) so it is not particularly secure.

Food and beverages are also prohibited.  

The grounds are stroller-friendly, but you won't be able to bring them into the house.

What will you see at the Hermitage and Mansion?

Visitor Center

In the Visitor Center, you’ll find artifacts and documents about Andrew Jackson’s life and journey from orphan to president.

Your self-guided audio tour begins here.

Guided tours are offered of the Hermitage mansion. You’ll see inside the rooms, which have been restored to their 1837 condition.

It takes about 30 minutes to complete the guided tour. Tours of the mansion run throughout the day every 5 minutes.

There is no ticketed time, so arrive at the entrance whenever you'd like to tour. There is likely to be a line but it does move fast.

Tours are small, about 10-12 people and you'll walk throughout the house meeting different docents in each room.

There are stairs and you will be able to tour the second floor if you're able.

Slave Quarters

Slavery was the source of Andrew Jackson’s wealth, and the enslaved persons who lived there - men, women, and children - kept the plantation running.

The locations of their living quarters and some discarded artifacts can be found on the grounds.

Alfred's Cabin (pictured above) is mostly original but it is restored to how it would have looked while he lived and worked at The Hermitage after slavery ended, when he was the first tour guide of the house!

You can also pay your respects to him, as he is buried in the garden next to the Jacksons.

The Hermitage has also published a list of the enslaved community found from letters and shared that information with the public as well as descendants of the slaves from this and other nearby plantations.

Rachel's Garden

The Garden at the Hermitage is beautiful and for nature lovers, they do offer special Garden guided tours.

The one-acre plot is full of flora and was known to be a special place to both Andrew Jackson and his wife, Rachel.

It is immediately adjacent to the house so can be visited before or after a mansion tour.

Garden tours are included with admission but only run seasonally on weekends.

Graves of Andrew Jackson & Family

Within the garden, you will find the final resting place of Andrew Jackson, as well as his wife Rachel, extended family, and Alfred, an enslaved man who remained here after freedom.

Original Hermitage

Jackson and his wife lived in a log cabin while the Hermitage as we know it today was being built.

Though altered, the original Hermitage remains standing today on the grounds.

If you’d rather have transportation to and from Nashville sorted for you by a tour company, Gray Line Nashville has a Historic Nashville Bus Tour that will take you to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and the Tennessee State Museum.

Entrance fees to both locations are included, but lunch at the Hermitage’s restaurant is not.

The tour includes pickup at central Nashville hotels (if tickets are purchased more than 24 hours in advance) and lasts approximately 7 hours from pickup to drop off.

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Before he was the seventh president of the United States, Jackson was a military hero and Tennessee politician who made his home 15 miles from Vanderbilt University’s campus. Jackson’s 8,000-square foot Greek Revival-style mansion, The Hermitage, is now a historical museum – the second oldest presidential home museum in the United States.

Dr. Wood’s Histories of Public Communication class investigates U.S. history by examining rhetorical texts from the Founding Era through the 21 st  Century. In doing so, Wood and his students explore themes of identity (What does it mean to be an American? Whose America is this?) and nation creating, building, and sustaining. President Jackson represents a key figure in this historical drama.

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Virginia gazette news, virginia gazette news | presidential history: marquis de lafayette – revolutionary war legend and presidents’ friend.

Two hundred years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette, one of the greatest heroes in America’s fight for independence, began a 13-month “Guest of the Nation” tour of all 24 states.

Following a congressional resolution in February 1824, President James Monroe invited the last surviving general of the Revolutionary War to visit the United States. With fewer citizens able to recall the clash a half-century earlier, Monroe looked to Lafayette’s return to raise awareness of the sacrifices many made during that conflict.

The journey “celebrated past triumphs and inspired renewed patriotism in the hearts of the American people,” according to writer Lina Mann on WhiteHouseHistory.org . During his stay, Lafayette became the first foreign dignitary to address a joint session of Congress. He rekindled friendships made decades previously with John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams; he also established a new link with Andrew Jackson.

The destined legend was born Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette. He later declared, “I was baptized like a Spaniard, with the name of every conceivable saint who might offer me more protection in battle.”

An American in Paris recruited the wealthy young aristocrat not as a soldier to serve in the Continental Army, but for his connection to the Court of Louis XVI. The 19-year-old idealist preferred to join the fray; Lafayette used his fortune to purchase a ship and set sail to the embattled new nation to volunteer in America’s fledgling military force.

Arriving in South Carolina on June 13, 1777, “Lafayette and the other French officers on board rode to Philadelphia … where he received his Major General’s sash on July 31,” according to an article on MountVernon.org . Five days later, he met George Washington — they bonded almost immediately. The future president was captivated by the young Frenchman’s enthusiasm and commitment to the American cause.

Lafayette served without pay and used his own funds for the salaries and expenses of his staff and junior officers. He earned Washington’s admiration during the September 1777 Battle of Brandywine; during the skirmish, he severely injured one leg. Washington told the surgeon to “take care of him as if he were my son, for I love him the same.”

The wounded Lafayette was initially tended to by the 18-year-old captain James Monroe. Later, they endured the bitter winter at Valley Forge together. Their joint combat experiences shaped a lifetime camaraderie. During Monroe’s tenure as minister to France in 1795, he helped free Lafayette’s wife from prison during the French uprising for independence.

Returning to France in 1779, Lafayette convinced the king to send the French fleet and additional troops to support America’s war effort. Back in the United States in 1881, he played a crucial role in the successful Yorktown campaign led by Washington. The young French general was present at the British surrender that ended the bloodshed and secured America’s independence.

The two war heroes remained fast friends after the conflict. They had a touching reunion at Mount Vernon in 1784. In a poignant acclaim, the Frenchman named his only son, George Washington Motier de Lafayette. They corresponded regularly until the founding father’s death in 1799.

Lafayette developed relationships with other future presidents.

When John and Abigail Adams were in Paris on diplomatic missions, they frequently met with Lafayette and often dined with his family. Adam’s young son, John Quincy, accompanied him to the continent and spent years in European schools. During this stretch, the precocious lad became well acquainted with Lafayette, cementing a long-lasting connection.

Thomas Jefferson’s interaction with Lafayette unfolded when the Virginian became the minister to France after the Revolution. Tom Chaffin writes in American Heritage: “In Paris and Versailles, as Lafayette opened doors for the neophyte diplomat, the friendship between the two men blossomed.” They shared similar philosophies and the love of everything French.

Like the Sage of Monticello, James Madison fell under the Marquis’ spell. An account by Hilarie Hicks on Montpelier.org relates that in September 1784, “Madison had a chance encounter in Baltimore with Lafayette who was on his way to New York and invited Madison to travel with him.” Although it would be four decades before they saw each other again, the monthlong road trip together turned out to be a bonding experience. They routinely exchanged letters during those years.

On Aug. 14, 1824, nearly a half-century after first coming to America as a teenager, Lafayette arrived in New York harbor to start an estimated 5,000 mile, 13-month nationwide journey. Crowds by the thousands greeted him as he was lauded in large and small cities across the land. A few of the highlights include:

• Called on 88-year-old John Adams in Quincy, Massachusetts.
• Met surviving soldiers of the Revolution throughout the country.
• Visited Mount Vernon and George Washington’s tomb.
• Attended White House reception in his honor with President James Monroe, President-elect John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
• In Williamsburg, stayed at the Peyton Randolph House and attended an honorary banquet at Raleigh Tavern with Chief Justice John Marshall.
• Traveled to Jefferson’s Monticello, Madison’s Montpelier and Jackson’s Hermitage.
• Steamboat sank on Ohio River, all passengers reached shore; Lafayette lost some property and money.
• On Sept. 6, 1825, the day before his departure back to France, Lafayette addressed a joint session of Congress and celebrated his 68th birthday with President J.Q. Adams at the White House.

In the wake of the tour, a college, buildings, streets and towns were named in his honor, including a city square directly across from the White House. On his death in 1834, Lafayette was buried in Paris where his coffin was covered with dirt taken from Bunker Hill — a fitting tribute to this chevalier of the Revolutionary War.

Jonathan L. Stolz is a resident of James City County.

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Day schedule ➤ breakfast ➤ guided tour of the winter palace and hermitage ➤ city sightseeing tour: st. isaac’s cathedral, kazan, the church of the spilled blood the winter palace / hermitage hermitage tour.

The State Hermitage Museum is often called St. Petersburg’s most important site - a title we think is well deserved. The Winter Palace, the main building of the Hermitage, was home to the Russian Tsars and royal family. There is no better way to understand the heart and soul of St. Petersburg than by roaming the grounds of the Hermitage. Come face to face with history, and the majestic splendor of this unapologetically baroque Palace.

St Isaac's Cathedral & Kazan Cathedral

After enjoying some traditional Russian food at a "stolovaya", or a ‘canteen’, take a short walk past St. Petersburg’s most iconic churches. St Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the world’s largest cathedrals, and its dome is unmissable from any vantage point in St Petersburg. If you’re looking for ornate, this is it. The best views of the city are from the colonnade of the cathedral. The number of steps is 262. About the same number would make it to reach the 28th floor in a residential building, only the height of the steps here is less. The smallest doorway is 70 cm. The height of the colonnade is 43 meters. This is about 14 floors along with floors.

Surprisingly, St Petersburg is one of the leading gastronomic destinations in Europe. Original and varied, Russian cuisine is famous for exotic soups, which are eaten for lunch. Amongst soups, we should first of all mention "schi" made of sourcrout and "solyanka", made of assorted meats. Russians are great lovers of pelmeni, small Siberian meat pies boiled in broth. Those are very similar to Italian ravioli but larger in size, more like Chinese dumplings. Mushrooms are one of the most abundant gifts of Russian woods. Those are eaten fried, pickled, salted or boiled. We should also mention "pirozhki" and "bliny" - pancakes, the later became a symbolic Russian food every serious traveler has to try with the caviar.

Construction of beautiful Kazan cathedral commenced at the start of the 19th century, and this neoclassical beauty has stood tall and proud ever since. Often commended as having some of the most beautiful features of any cathedral in the world, the scale of Kazan is something you must experience for yourself.

The Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood

Built in the 19th century, the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood is a dramatic feast for the eyes, with an intriguing history. It’s shrouded in mystery and legend, stemming from the assassination attempt on Tsar Alexander II. Designed in the quintessential Russian Orthodox style of extravagant color and texture, it’s not difficult to see why the Church of the Spilled Blood took 24 years to complete.

During the late Soviet era, the church permanently stood in a falsework. This was lasting for so, so long that finally St. Petersburg residents made an ironic belief that as soon as falsework was removed, the entire USSR would be removed as well. Believe it or not, but the fact is: in 1991 the temple’s falsework was finally taken away and the same year, in August 1991, the end of the Soviet power has come.

St. Petersburg drawbridges’ opening and closing is a magnificent show, spectacular and captivating. What’s interesting it’s not a tourist attraction, but a purely technological procedure, the fact which adds flavor to the experience. St Petersburg has 9 out of 10 world's big bridges that are lifted regularly. The remaining one is the London’s Tower bridge. Optional midnight drawing bridges cruise is seasonally available, please inquire.

We will be happy to suggest optional tours in St Petersburg. This palace on the banks of the Moika River belonged to five generations of the Princes Yusupov. It is called the "encyclopedia" of the St. Petersburg aristocratic interior. They come here to see the decoration of the front halls and living rooms. Among them are strict apartments in the classical style, the Mauritanian living room in the magnificent oriental style, the living room in the style of Henry the Second, a library with caches. In the chambers where Prince Felix Yusupov lived, in 1916 famous Grigory Rasputin was killed.

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Concert in Moscow 1993

Samvel Gasparov , a movie director, tells the story about MJ' show in Moscow in 1993:

'I heard about Michael Jackson for the first time back in the 70's. I even knew some of his songs, but I never was a fan. When I worked as a truck driver, I used to listen to Georgian music. Later, when I went to college, I grew to like Joe Dassin, Charles Aznavour, Tom Jones, and Engelbert Humperdinck. But I always knew about Jackson, and I knew that he was a good singer. In the early 90's my dream was to make a movie called "Run brother, run". American filmmakers expressed some interest in the script, and in 1992 I went to Romania where we rented a foundation. As it happened, Michael Jackson was giving a show in Bucharest at that time, and I was introduced to his producer Marcel Avram by one of our mutual friends. Marcel asked me to help them tape Michael's concert, and I did what I could. It was a pleasure. The performance left me stunned. Jackson impressed me very much – he was a genius, that's no question. I was personally introduced to him, and I remember shaking his cool pale hand. On the second day at dinner I told Avram about my wish to make a movie in the USA and my need for money. I already had an offer for five movies and lodging in the US by then. "I like you", Avram said. "If you want, we can bring Michael to Moscow. Then you can organize a show and make some money." I thought it would be cool, but I honestly didn't believe it was possible. But soon after that Avram sent his people to Moscow in order to check out Dessa, the company I headed at the time. It was one of the first Russian private companies created for the purpose of movie making, and I had some good folks on my team.

Suddenly the project came to life. Money was pushed to the background in my mind. I was full of enthusiasm, I wanted to bring that joyful event to people – after all, it was the first time a big Star was going to visit Russia. Since the visit of Avram's delegation and till September 1993 we were busy with preparations. It was my first experience in show business, and I couldn't imagine that it would be that hard and unpredictable. I thought that all showbiz "sharks" would support me and help me with that project, but it turned out the other way round – they threw obstacles in my way and tried to prevent the show from happening. We felt that our efforts were not appreciated. We even got phone calls with threats. And we got attacked by the media: they wrote that I was the king of the liquor industry and the head of the Chechen mafia. They said I was organizing the show in order to sell vodka on the stadium. It was a nightmare! They also wrote garbage about Jackson – that he was a pedophile, and that I was going to bring not him, but his impersonator who would lip synch to his songs. But all this crap only turned us on. We decided that we would make the show happen no matter what.

On September 15, 1993 Michael postpones his flight out of Moscow, Russia, and instead goes to visit a hospital for mentally challenged children there, who rejoice at seeing him and fight for his attention. One of his aides says that the singer has asked for one of the children to be flown to America for care and treatment which Jackson will pay for. The singer holds a few children in his arms and on his lap, comforts and plays with them and wishes to entertain them: “I’d like to sing with them. We all know a song together”, he says, visibly emotional. He also visits children in a nearby orphanage, who will sing a song to him in Russian, turning him – the ultimate performer, into an attentive spectator.

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