Visiting Monticello

Situated on a mountaintop outside Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello, a 5,000-acre plantation, was the home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia. Monticello is the only historic house in the U.S. on the United Nations' World Heritage List.

Featured Tours

House Tour and Grounds Ticket

Daily, year-round Get an intimate look at Thomas Jefferson through this first floor of the house he built and furnished for himself and his family. More »

Behind the Scenes Tours

Daily Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? Now you can. More »

Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden Tour at Monticello

Fridays and Saturdays, April 27 - October 27 More »

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Suggested Itineraries

Presidential Itinerary - Discover three Founding Fathers within 30 miles.
A Fun-filled Day with the Kids - When was the last time you touched a mastodon jawbone (well, a model of one, at least)?
Wine Weekend Getaway - A toast to the good life, the weather is perfect for this trek through Virginia wine country.

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