My two twin boys (six years old) are surprisingly interested in the history of the Presidents. I am thinking of shaping our upcoming travels this fall and next spring and summer around some Presidential sightseeing.I am from NJ and Gettysburg and Monticello are at the top of the list--and we are seriously considering Mount Rushmore next summer. But what else?I am looking for some great recommendations for other Presidential sightseeing options that also have good campgrounds and RV Parks nearby. Any thoughts or opinions would be so appreciated!Best--Jeremy

How about our first President? Mount Vernon in Alexandria, VA. Has free RV parking.

I applaud you for your plan. Nothing better than inroducing the urchins to the history of the U.S.A. They no longer teach that in the union-run schools.Can you get to Springfield IL? President Lincoln?

Right down the road from Monticello is Ash Lawn-Highland, home of James Monroe. Not as impressive maybe as Monticello but worth seeing in its own right. Mt. Vernon - yes!In Lancaster PA is Wheatland, home of James Buchanan (not one of our better presidents.....)In Lynchburg, VA is Poplar Forest. Thomas Jefferson's summer home.In New York are Hyde Park, home of FDR and Sagamore Hill, home of Teddy Roosevelt.If you do in fact head out to Rushmore, that opens up many more possibilities, such as Truman's home in Independence, MO.

When you go to Monticello, plan to stay at the KOA, Charlottesville. It's the best campground around, expensive, but nice. Book early, though. They fill up any time there is an event, including ball games, etc.Dale

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gbopp
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015
When you go to Gettysburg, consider going a little farther west to
Mercersburg, PA, it is south west of Chambersburg, PA.
Visit Buchanan Birthplace State Park. There's a monument where the cabin stood in which Buchanan was born.

It's a tiny park and, nothing to see, other than the monument. But, it's part of American Presidential History.

It's located just outside Mercersburg, which is about 10 miles west of I-81.

Enjoy your trip.
Scottiemom
Nomad
Aug 31, 2015
When you go to Monticello, plan to stay at the KOA, Charlottesville. It's the best campground around, expensive, but nice. Book early, though. They fill up any time there is an event, including ball games, etc.

Dale
Padlin
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015
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Drbolasky
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015
Right down the road from Monticello is Ash Lawn-Highland, home of James Monroe. Not as impressive maybe as Monticello but worth seeing in its own right.

Mt. Vernon - yes!

In Lancaster PA is Wheatland, home of James Buchanan (not one of our better presidents.....)

In Lynchburg, VA is Poplar Forest. Thomas Jefferson's summer home.

In New York are Hyde Park, home of FDR and Sagamore Hill, home of Teddy Roosevelt.

If you do in fact head out to Rushmore, that opens up many more possibilities, such as Truman's home in Independence, MO.
Gonzo42
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015
I applaud you for your plan. Nothing better than inroducing the urchins to the history of the U.S.A. They no longer teach that in the union-run schools.

Can you get to Springfield IL? President Lincoln?
1492
Moderator
Aug 31, 2015

How about our first President? Mount Vernon in Alexandria, VA. Has free RV parking.

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