The tourguides at Monticello are well informed and do a great job. The visitor center is a nice welcome spot and the video they show there is a nice brief on Jefferson's life at Monticello. The price of $17 per person seemed a bit much, but the money goes to the Foundation so they can continue the great work of... More

If you like to walk/hike, park your car at the bottom of the hills and walk towards the visitor center (~30 minute walk). More

Going in, my girlfriend and I were louaphing becuase we both said that years ago we would not even think of taking our time to go somewhere like this. after visiting, i must say that this is a must for everyone, even if you are not a history buff. we learned a lot and were able to take a lot... More

We have been to Poplar Forest and Montpelier, so were surprised how much better Monticello is to both of them. We were also surprised by how many folk were there on a Tuesday in January-the shuttle bus you require to get from Visitor Center to the house was busy. Get there early as we intend next time. The film at... More

Really enjoyed our tour of Jefferson's home. Guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. The basic tour does not include visits to the kitchen or servants quarters so make sure to visit those yourself. Unfortunately in Dec the gardens were not in bloom but they are supposed to be beautiful. The food at the cafeteria (located by the information center/gift shop... More

We arrived late morning on a Sunday after some other Virgina sightseeing and got in line for tickets, which have to be purchased so you can ride the bus up to the house. If you don't purchase tickets, you can see the museum and gift shop only. All tickets are timed entry and ours were for 3:30 - too late... More

Great to visit when the weather is not too hot or freezing. Wonderful historian information. Every time you visit it you learn and see something different. It is decorated for the holidays as if the house is lived in. A great interesting peace of time to see. More

The building was in good shape, and the history of its construction and renovation was fascinating. A number of unique features were present, such as a manual dumbwaiter system of bringing wine from the cellar. More

What is not to like about Jefferson, the man, the president, the farmer, the scientist, inventor, architect and naturalist. Monticello is a wonder trip back in time where American's can see first hand what our founding fathers felt, saw, smelled and tasted. More