Westover Plantation

Walking around someone's private estate is just a little eerie

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80

Anyone who loves Georgian architecture like we do is in for a treat. This is a magnificent estate, situated on the north shore of the James River and definitely worth the visit. However, we didn't feel comfortable coming too close to the buildings, so we missed out on a really intimate look at the extent of the buildings stretched out...

Posted by StillSteppinOut on August 18, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Beautiful Plantation on the James

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80

We were only able to visit the grounds and gardens of this plantation but the grounds were beautiful. The gardens were nice but not a pretty and they would have been in Spring. There were a number of flowers in bloom and we did get some good photos.

Posted by Richard S on July 08, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

The best of the James River Plantations

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100

Although it is privately owned, and not open to the public except for special occasions (e.g. Garden Week), we visit the grounds of Westover annually. It always feels like we've walked back in time. We have seen bald eagles several times and even got great close up pics one year. The owner of Westover does a great job of maintaining...

Posted by saphronie on May 26, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A Moment in Time

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100

As Virginia Garden Week approaches . . . it's a great time to put Westover on your agenda. Garden Week is the one time a year you can see inside the beautiful house. Built almost three centuries ago, it's not only lovely, it's a true family home, filled with treasures and history. It's my favorite of the James River Plantations....

Posted by K W on April 06, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

magnificent Georgian plantation house estate

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80

My wife and I had visited Westover a number of years ago, and we have fond memories of a very impressive location, magnificent plantation house and an interesting experience visiting Westover.
We visited again recently, on a sunny March afternoon. The sun was brilliant on the James River frontage of Westover's plantation house. There were no other visitors during the...

Posted by SeafarerRI on March 16, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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Posted on September 21, 2013. Brought to you by hoovers.

Situated on the James River, Westover is touted as one of the finest examples in the country of Georgian architecture. The house was built in 1730 by William Byrd, the man who founded Richmond. The property also includes burial grounds that hold his final resting place. Not far from the house is the third oldest tombstone in the country -- that of Captain William Perry, who died in 1637. The...

Posted on July 21, 2012. Brought to you by 10best.