During your stay at the Best Western Mount Vernon, be sure to visit Monticello, Ashlawn and Montpelier, the homes of former presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison. For lunch, try the traditional colonial fare served at historical 1700's Michie Tavern. You will not want to forget to visit the University of Virginia and see the Rotunda designed by Thomas Jefferson.The Best Western mount vernon is located at the junction of route 29 and 250 bypass two and a half miles northwest of the city center.