The Inn at the Crossroads
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The Inn at the Crossroads has been welcoming travelers since 1820. Surrounded by over 1000 open acres with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge foothills, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Virginia Historic Landmark. The Inn was built as a tavern to serve those traveling between the Shenandoah Valley and the James River. The Inn has been host to several U.S. Presidents over its history. The first was Martin Van Buren in 1823 when he was Secretary of State and in the 1930's Franklin Roosevelt gave a speech from the front porch of the Inn to the local townspeople during his presidential campaign.
The original 6 horse stables is located inside the inn underneath the former innkeepers residence, now the Tavernkeeper's suite.
The Inn is a charming, four-story brick building with timber framing and English kitchen on the lower level. It has many of the features of the ordinaries of its time and its simple federal style is characteristic of the public houses of that period. Once inside, guests are treated to a colonial atmosphere where rooms are furnished with antiques and treasures from days gone by. All guest rooms have private baths, all two room suites have king beds and all single rooms have queen bed and all have great views. A delicious and hearty country breakfast is served in the 'dining room' on the lower level. 
There is much for the active or leisurely guest to do at
The Inn at the Crossroads.- Visit Charlottesville's art galleries, museums, theaters and antique shops.
- Take a tour of historic downtown Charlottesville or enjoy the Dogwood Festival, Garden Week, the Albemarle County Fair, or Foxfield Steeplechase.
- For sports enthusiasts there are canoeing and tubing on the James River, skiing, tennis, golf and hiking in the nearby mountains.
- The Inn also rents antique convertible sportscars and one can be waiting in the driveway for you when you arrive.
- In late August each year, the Inn is the site for the Albemarle County Fair.
Nearby Attractions
- Monticello - home of President Thomas Jefferson
- Ash Lawn-Highland - home of President James Monroe
- Montpelier - home of President James Madison
- Historic Michie Tavern
- University of Virginia
- Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline Drive
- American Museum of Frontier Culture in Staunton
- Central Virginia's wineries and vineyards
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Although details of her life are lost to history, this room is named Sarah Gillocke in honor of the woman receiving the largest monetary dispursements in the 1852 daybook. Decorated with framed puzzles from the 1930's and book illustrations of the 1940's and 1950's, the room has a queen bed and a private bathroom with shower. Overlooks the kiwi and grape arbor and has a gazebo view.
Sleeps two
Second floor
Rate: $149
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This two-room suite was the original Innkeeper's quarters and is above the former stables. The six-horse stable takes up nearly one-half the ground floor of the Inn. Mountain views from the bedroom and Kiwi arbor view from the living room. Private door onto front porch.
Living room, king bedroom and private bath with huge two person spa shower.
Sleeps up to four
Main Floor
Rate: $179
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Named for the 10 framed patriotic posters from 1914 - 1921 in this large open suite. It has a living room with working fireplace, king bedroom and private bath with tub/shower. This large open suite is the most private room in the Inn.
Mountain view from the living room and Summer Kitchen and gazebo view from the bedroom.
Sleeps up to three
Second floor
Rate: $179
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Just 20 feet from the main Inn, but privately apart. This makes The Summer Kitchen Cottage ideal for both romantic getaways and for families with children. The former cookhouse (C. 1824) for the tavern has been converted into a two-story room with brick floor and woodburning stove.
On the ground floor there is a livingroom with a small housekeeping kitchen with sink, half-refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Dishes and utensils are provided.The second floor of the cottage has a queen bed and private bathroom with tub/shower.
Sleeps up to four
Rate: $179
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Dabney Carr was the nephew of Thomas Jefferson. He was also one of the earliest customers of the ‘Crossroads Tavern’. With an original built-in cupboard, this wonderful room was the original tavern area for the Inn. The room has a queen bed and private bathroom with shower. The view is of the Summer Kitchen and the Kiwi arbor.
Contains an 1823 receipt signed by, then Secretary of State, soon to be 13th President of the United States, Martin Van Buren, and an actual 1836 slave deed.
Sleeps two
Main floor
Rate: $149
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Named for the wife of the mid-nineteenth century Innkeeper, the Mary Sutherland room has queen bed and a private bath with shower. Bright and sunny, with glorious sunsets. This room faces south and has farm and mountain views.
Sleeps two
Second floor
Rate: $149
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