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9/28/24
They do give map. If you live Augusta, Rockingham and few other county, they do give $10.00 off the price you have payed for. To get the discount, please go to the office. They will ask your ID to see if you qualify to have the discount by loo...
king where you live. You do need to go through security check. They have a shuttle bus to stop in certain places. They allow to take pictures without a flash. I think pets are allowed in certain area. The tour guide was great. She wasn't very slow or very fast when showing things inside the building and telling about them. She allows us (the group) to ask any questions that we have. She had very good information about Thomas Jefferson and his background history. The labels itself doesn't give a lot of information so I do recommended having a tour guide. If you have any questions, please contacting them.
8/23/24
The morning I spent at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia was truly unforgettable. The sun bathed the iconic mansion in a warm glow, highlighting its graceful architecture and the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. As I wandere...
d through the lush gardens, I could almost hear the echoes of history, feeling the weight of the past in every step. The guided tour brought Jefferson's vision to life, revealing his passions for philosophy, agriculture, and innovation. Each room was filled with artifacts and stories that transported me back in time, creating a profound connection to the ideals that shaped our nation. It was a beautiful reminder of the legacy of one of America’s founding fathers, leaving me inspired and reflective as I soaked in the serene atmosphere.
9/15/24
Absolutely great experience. I had gone as a kid and distinctly remembered not being able to go upstairs. Now there are tickets to walk through the whole house so I bought those. It was a little pricey but worth it. The Tour Guide was knowledge...
able and friendly. The building and grounds are well maintained. A true step back in time .
12/03/24
After visiting the Coast for a few days in August, we saw a sign on the interstate and decided to visit. Most parking nearby is in a lower lot requiring a walk up some slopes with stairs to the visitor area. Compared to Ohio, the food was expen...
sive for the portions. We dined outside on the balcony area before purchasing tickets to ride to the lookout. It is possible to hike if one prefers. The cost per person to tour the grounds with no supervision was $21 per person. The cost per person to tour inside Monticello was another $40 per person. We opted to walk the grounds, garden, stables, winery, servant quarters, and grounds unassisted. The bus ride took only about 5 minutes. The weather was sunny and we picked a perfect day to visit, as flowers were all in bloom. Other than my son being stung on the ankle by a Bee, we had an enjoyable time at our own pace.
On the ride back, we opted to exit the bus and visit the Jefferson Family Cemetery which is locked and gated. It is a short hike back to the visitor center, gift shop, and parking area. and somewhat downhill. If you place any personal belongings in a lock box prior to the tour, don't forget to go back retrieve them before leaving!!!
10/18/24
It had been years since I last visited Monticello as a child, so we decided to make a day trip to revisit this iconic estate. After all this time, it felt like a completely new experience, and it was even better than I remembered. The setting i...
s stunning, and the entire property is meticulously maintained. It’s peaceful and serene, and on the day of our visit, the crowds were sparse. This allowed us to enjoy quiet moments of reflection without interruption, which added to the charm of the visit.
The staff were friendly and helpful throughout the day, and we appreciated their warm demeanor. We brought our dogs along and found Monticello to be moderately dog-friendly. However, during our visit, we encountered a significant inconvenience when trying to return from the mansion to the parking lot. We were stopped by security and informed that we couldn’t walk back down the trail due to ongoing tree maintenance and were advised to take the shuttle instead. Unfortunately, the shuttle driver wouldn’t allow dogs on board, which led to some confusion. After some back-and-forth between very confused staff and a 30-minute wait, we were finally allowed to take the shuttle back to the parking lot.
While this incident was frustrating, we chose not to let it dampen our overall experience, so we didn’t deduct any stars because of it.
The one real disappointment was the Burial Area for Enslaved People. It’s located in the middle of a parking lot, with little attention or prominence given to it. Considering the significance of this site in American history, it would be more appropriate to have a more fitting memorial, drawing greater attention to it.
Despite these shortcomings, Monticello remains a beautiful and important historical site, well worth a visit for anyone interested in American history and heritage.
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