Rate James A Garfield National Historic Site
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About this location:
National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $7.00 – Entrance Fee
Visitors 16 years and above are $7/person. There is no charge for parking. The entrance fee allows each visitor to take a guided tour of the Garfield Home. Visitors 15 and under are free. - $0.00 – Youth 15 and under
Youth ages 15 and under are FREE!
About
What’s a Porch For?
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what’s happening in their neighborhood. In 1880, James Garfield used his front porch as a platform to greet thousands of well-wishers during his presidential campaign. Today, the porch serves as a gateway to the story of the Garfield family.
Directions
From Interstate 90 – exit at Route 306 and head north to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on north side of Mentor Avenue. From Route 2 – exit at Route 306 and head south to Route 20. East on Route 20 about 1.5 miles. Site is on the north side of Mentor Avenue.
Visitor Center and Garfield Home Summer Season
The Visitor Center and Garfield Home are open seasonally: May – October daily 10am-5pm. Timed tours of the Garfield Home are offered during open hours. Tour times vary each day, but the last tour of the day is always at 4:15pm.
Weather
Winter tends to be cold with snow and ice from January – early March. Summers are comfortable, but can be humid and reach into the 90’s. There is a 300 yard walk between the Visitor Center and Garfield home; visitors are advised to check weather conditions prior to their visit.
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