A visit to Monticello is the ideal centerpiece of an unforgettable trip to central Virginia. Thomas Jefferson’s home is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with an array of historical, cultural and culinary attractions. There are many places to experience and explore in the “neighborhood” that have close ties to the life of Jefferson — most all within minutes of Monticello. Mr. Jefferson’s Neighborhood Monticello is a big, beautiful, thought-provoking place. Leave time to explore the house, Mulberry Row and the spectacular gardens and grounds — most guests spend about three and a half hours on-site. MONTICELLO
David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Carl and Hunter Smith Education Center
The starting point for your Monticello journey features interactive exhibitions about
Jefferson’s life and ideas, a hands- on discovery room for children, classrooms for educational programs, a theater, Monticello Farm Table café, The Shop at Monticello, and more. There is free parking for cars, buses and RVs.
Tours of the House and Grounds We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, as many of our tour options sell out early. Family-Friendly Tour Featuring hands-on learning, these tours highlight Jefferson’s ideas and accomplishments and share stories of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived on this working plantation. Behind-the-Scenes Day Pass Go 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. Highlights Tour Includes iconic first-floor spaces, the West Lawn and the South Wing. Self-Guided Pass A self-guided house tour and access to gardens, grounds and exhibits. From Slavery to Freedom Tour Slavery at Monticello Tours Explore Monticello through the perspectives of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the plantation. Gardens and Grounds Tour Explore Jefferson’s lifelong interest in gardening, botany and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of Monticello’s gardens.
Learn more at monticello.org/visit .
18 SPRING / SUMMER 2023
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