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The home of possibly the least-loved U.S. president stands as a sort of unpopular Monticello.

πŸ“œ Historic three-story Federal-style brick mansion, home to the 15th U.S. president, James Buchanan.
πŸ” Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Explore a well-preserved Federal-style mansion from 1848, offering a glimpse into mid-19th-century upper-class lifestyle and presidential history.
πŸ›‹οΈ See Buchanan's original possessions and White House desk.
🚢 Stand in rooms frequented by a former president and his family.

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ May experience fewer visitors compared to other presidential homes, with tours potentially being solitary. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Home of a president widely considered among the worst.

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Enter off North President Avenue; check in at LancasterHistory Museum.
🎟️ Advance reservations for guided tours are encouraged.
⏳ Allot 1.5 – 2.5 hours for your visit.

Cost

πŸ’° Guided tour costs $15, includes admission to Lancaster's history museum.

Hours

πŸ•’ Mondays – Saturdays, 10am – 3pm (last tour). Closed December 31 – January 19.

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