The tour itself of the home is very informative and takes around 35-40 minutes. In early October they were putting in cement walkways and so the original cabin was closed (discovered only after we had walked all the way out there). There is an enclosed separate museum which has some timeline information which is very interesting and a film to watch. They will transport you from this initial venue via gold cart to the mansion tour via golf cart if you need it. There are two stories to the mansion.

We came to see the gardens and take the wagon ride to learn about slavery there. Museum & video about Jackson were excellent as was the wagon tour. It could have been longer but she was trying to finish before the rain came. Gardens were not what we anticipated & were disappointed . We did not tour the house only because we’d already toured several houses & didn’t want to see another one! The movie did a great job of presenting the real man who loved his country even if he bought over 100 slaves & was responsible for forcing the Cherokee to leave & go to Oklahoma without any remorse! He was a very interesting man especially marrying Rachel who already had a husband in KY!

Our tour guide and staff were informative and accommodating with my accessibility needs. The grounds were gorgeous and there were options to utilize devices for the self guided tour or use your own phone. While not all locations were accessible (I can’t do stairs), the log cabins don’t have ramps, I didn’t feel as if I missed out since there was an abundance of information at all stops.

The Village in Hermitage Tennessee is a city within a city. The homes, the scenery, the store with local goods also carries farm fresh Amish fruits, vegetables and flour. The local Farmer's Market is quaint and lively I love shopping here and getting fresh, organic mushrooms.

I know many people (myself included) think of the country music scene, the honky Tonks on Broadway and maybe even all the different sporting events when considering what to do in Nashville. Overlooking the Hermitage would be a mistake. Not only is there a lot of history involved, but there is a lot of natural beauty here. When we visited, a local winery was doing tastings so we had another activity to do. I would recommend going online and reserving your tickets because even during the week in the winter, we had to wait 45 minutes for the next available tour. However, the museum is excellent so we did learn a lot. I highly recommend this tour.

You learn a lot about Old Hickory. Really nice visitor center. They don't talk about the "Dark Side" of Jackson who had the Native Americans removed from their homelands and put on the "Trail of Tears" where thousands died from hunger and cold. I've got a video of the Hermitage grounds on YouTube. Go to Captainorin and look for the horses pulling a wagon.

Brought the research I’ve done regarding Andrew Jackson and his times to life. Did the house tour and wagon ride. All was fine, just not as detailed as expected. The spiels might be a tad better with some more of Ol Hickory’s accomplishments and backstory.

It was very interesting. The house tour seemed short and my husband who has hearing aids couldn’t hear or understand a couple of the guides. They spoke too low or just very quietly. The grounds were pretty ancient we did learn new things

I visited the Hermitage with my dad in March 2024. We took it as an afternoon trip from downtown Nashville, it is about a half hour drive. When we arrived, we did the horse-drawn wagon tour, which I would definitely recommend. It was a great experience, the tour guide on the wagon was exceptional and very good at telling the story of the history of the Hermitage. The wagon takes you through the grounds of the Hermitage and you get to learn about the history of the slaves that worked there, what the what the Hermitage plantation was used for, and how they discovered parts of it archaeologically. We then took a tour of the mansion - the tour guides were not as engaging as the wagon tour guide. The way it works is that as you move to each part of the house there is a tour guide there in each section to explain that part of the house, so there’s not one person touring you around the house. Nevertheless I learnt a lot about Andrew Jackson’s life and how the Hermitage played role in his life. The mansion and the grounds are beautiful, very peaceful, and I would definitely recommend this as a trip to take from Nashville to get out of the city.

Journey back in history to the unique life and times of Andrew Jackson: man, general and President. Keith Hardison, Director of Interpretation at the Hermitage, will help you to understand and relive Jackson's story. Hardison is extremely knowledgeable and tells Jackson's story with significant details. Although Jackson was a complicated man who lived in ever-changing times, Hardison provides an insightful portrayal. The two-hour tour "flew by." In addition to the mansion, be sure to check out the graves, gardens, kitchen and other buildings on the grounds.