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Montpelier has been undergoing one of the most thoroughly-researched restorations in history. It is a model of preservation practice, and the multi-million dollar research and interpretive effort is unmatched. There is PLENTY to do and see-- archaeology exhibits, living history interpreters, the house itself, historic gardens, a Landmark old-growth forest, one of the few (if not only) extant cabins of a freed slave in the region, Confederate Army encampments, hands-on history for children, the Center for the Constitution, and a to-the-inch replica of Marion DuPont Scott's art-deco wing, not to mention fabulous landscapes and a steeplechase course (one of the few such courses that still run horses using the old hedge-rows as jumps). Because the restoration is still underway, the property is always changing as new research uncovers new information, artifiacts, furnishings, etc. It really is a remarkable place and worth every penny of admission. The nearby area is really great, too. The Town of Orange is quaint and historic, local award-winning wineries are nearby, fine dining opportunities abound, and there are a number of fantastic historic inns for lodging. I have visited the area numerous times and just can't say enough good things about it!