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Monticello. 7,235 reviews. #3 of 90 things to do in Charlottesville. Historic SitesGardens. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. About. Monticello and its many historical rooms, gadgets, furniture, buildings, and artifacts tell us a lot about Thomas Jefferson, the president who built it and lived there.
Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world. "All my wishes end, where I hope my days will end, at Monticello."
The House. Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years—and its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Without a doubt, the tour guides were fantastic and very knowledgable regarding Jefferson and Monticello. The interior tour lasts about 30 minutes, but doesn’t feel hurried or rushed in the slightest. In terms of Monticello’s interior spaces, it was clear to see that Jefferson was truly a renaissance man.
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Ages 7+. $99. Year-Round. Year-Round. Behind the Scenes Tour. Watch on. Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? This exclusive pass takes you behind the scenes: through the first floor of Monticello and up the narrow staircase to explore the private quarters on the second and third floors, including the iconic Dome Room.
2. The “Sea View”. Many residents and visitors who have explored the mountaintop have likened the view from Monticello to the ocean and are often delighted by the similarities. When looking south beyond Monticello, you’ll see very little in the way of settled land and instead will be greeted with mountains, forests, rocks, and rivers.
