Historic Mountaintop Map
The Historic Monticello Mountaintop
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The House
Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece, which he designed and redesigned for more than forty years. It remains a national icon and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Select a house tour
Vegetable Garden
Enjoy Monticello’s gardens and grounds at your own pace. Guests can tour the mountaintop and restored South Wing, Mulberry Row, and exhibit spaces under the house.
Access with any ticket
Mulberry Row
Mulberry Row was the industrial hub of Jefferson's 5000-acre Monticello plantation and was the center of work and domestic life for dozens of free and enslaved workers.
Access with any ticket
Sally Hemings Exhibit
This exhibit relies on the words of Sally Hemings’s and Thomas Jefferson’s son, Madison, to explore her life and the legacy of freedom she achieved for her family.
Access with any ticket
Contemplative Site
The Contemplative Site at Monticello is a powerful, yet tranquil space to reflect upon lives and legacies of Monticello's enslaved African Americans.
Access with any ticket
Path to Jefferson's Grave
Catch a shuttle here or walk the grounds to visit Thomas Jefferson's grave in the Monticello cemetery, which is marked by an obelisk based on his own design.
Access with any ticket
Slavery at Monticello Tours
Starting at the recreated Hemmings Cabin, guided outdoor tours of Mulberry Row focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.
Included with admission
Meet Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions. Available most Tuesdays – Saturdays.
Included with admission
Garden Tours
Seasonal guided outdoor tours of the flower, vegetable, and fruit gardens focus on Jefferson’s lifelong interest in horticulture and the labors of enslaved people who turned his ideas into reality.
Included with admission
Monticello's West Lawn
The "back of the Nickel" view of Monticello includes a Winding Flower Walk and Oval Beds planted with heirloom varieties.
In Bloom
Farm Shop and Restrooms
Located under the North Terrace on the mountaintop, the Farm Shop provides casual fare, hot and cold drinks, seasonal treats, and an outdoor seating area for visitors.
Farm Shop
Mountaintop Activity Center
Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for kids and their families at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Write with a quill pen, crack a code with a wheel cipher, and explore mystery objects.
Included with admission
Moutaintop Shuttle Stop
Located at the end of Monticello’s East Walk. Guests can take the shuttle — which also stops at Jefferson’s grave — back to the visitor center.
Visitor Center
The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center serves as the gateway to Jefferson's timeless Monticello, with a shop, a café, and exhibits that prepare guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop.
Visitor Center MapThe Historic Monticello Mountaintop
The House
Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece, which he designed and redesigned for more than forty years. It remains a national icon and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Select a house tour
Vegetable Garden
Enjoy Monticello’s gardens and grounds at your own pace. Guests can tour the mountaintop and restored South Wing, Mulberry Row, and exhibit spaces under the house.
Access with any ticket
Mulberry Row
Mulberry Row was the industrial hub of Jefferson's 5000-acre Monticello plantation and was the center of work and domestic life for dozens of free and enslaved workers.
Access with any ticket
Sally Hemings Exhibit
This exhibit relies on the words of Sally Hemings’s and Thomas Jefferson’s son, Madison, to explore her life and the legacy of freedom she achieved for her family.
Access with any ticket
Contemplative Site
The Contemplative Site at Monticello is a powerful, yet tranquil space to reflect upon lives and legacies of Monticello's enslaved African Americans.
Access with any ticket
Path to Jefferson's Grave
Catch a shuttle here or walk the grounds to visit Thomas Jefferson's grave in the Monticello cemetery, which is marked by an obelisk based on his own design.
Access with any ticket
Slavery at Monticello Tours
Starting at the recreated Hemmings Cabin, guided outdoor tours of Mulberry Row focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.
Included with admission
Meet Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions. Available most Tuesdays – Saturdays.
Included with admission
Garden Tours
Seasonal guided outdoor tours of the flower, vegetable, and fruit gardens focus on Jefferson’s lifelong interest in horticulture and the labors of enslaved people who turned his ideas into reality.
Included with admission
Monticello's West Lawn
The "back of the Nickel" view of Monticello includes a Winding Flower Walk and Oval Beds planted with heirloom varieties.
In Bloom
Farm Shop and Restrooms
Located under the North Terrace on the mountaintop, the Farm Shop provides casual fare, hot and cold drinks, seasonal treats, and an outdoor seating area for visitors.
Farm Shop
Mountaintop Activity Center
Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for kids and their families at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Write with a quill pen, crack a code with a wheel cipher, and explore mystery objects.
Included with admission
Moutaintop Shuttle Stop
Located at the end of Monticello’s East Walk. Guests can take the shuttle — which also stops at Jefferson’s grave — back to the visitor center.
Visitor Center
The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center serves as the gateway to Jefferson's timeless Monticello, with a shop, a café, and exhibits that prepare guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop.
Visitor Center MapThe Thomas Jefferson Foundation currently owns over 3,000 acres, including the Saunders-Monticello Trail along the Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Route 53); Tufton (home of the Center for Historic Plants); Shadwell, to Jefferson Vineyards.
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