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The Best Guide to Visiting Monticello With Kids (Best Monticello Tours)

Are you thinking about visiting Monticello? Awesome! Thomas Jefferson's historic home Monticello is worth a visit!

I love the East Coast historical sites. Monticello has been on my list for years! We recently were able to go and tour Monticello. I am excited to share all the fun things we learned when visiting Monticello Virginia.

In this post, I will give you an overview of all things to do in Monticello, including the best Monticello tours and which Monticello tickets to buy. I will also include different sites on the property worth checking out.

Let's explore why visiting Monticello is a great idea and which Monticello tours are right for you.

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Where is Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Plantation?

Where is Thomas Jefferson's house you ask? Thomas Jefferson's Monticello plantation is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Directions to Monticello

Monticello is 2.5 hours from Washington DC. Some people like to do a Mount Vernon to Monticello tour. This is fun if you have the time.

Monticello to Richmond is 1 hour or Monticello to Williamsburg is 2 hours.

We actually drove from Washington DC/ Mount Vernon to Monticello and on to Williamsburg.

Where is Monticello Located?

1050 monticello loop.

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Parking is free and very easy. There is a large lot near the visitor center where you will enter and park.

Visiting Monticello

Touring Monticello is a highlight in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.

When is the Best Time to Visit Monticello?

How much time should i spend while visiting monticello.

I would plan half a day. Your tour time will be 45 minutes. You will need to arrive early and give yourself enough time to park. You can also watch a 7 film at the visitor center before your tour if you give yourself enough time.

If you want to go on a few more tours around the grounds, hit the cemetery, and explore the visitor center, you will need to plan at least 3-4 hours.

History of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States and the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a very well-rounded man with lots of interest and expertise.

He loved architecture and spent 40 years building his architectural dream house. He had seen some of the designs while in France and wanted to replicate them. It was completed in 1809.

The Monticello plantation consisted of over 5000 acres of land. Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia is incredible!

Fun Facts About Monticello

It is a UNESCO World Heritage site
It is the only house on US currency (Dime)
Monticello means “hillock” or “little mountain” in Italian

How to Make your Visit to Monticello Better

I highly recommend reading a historical biography of Thomas Jefferson before going. Honestly, we saw Hamilton on Broadway and that got our teenagers pretty excited for the visit.

Visiting Monticello Visitor Center

You will arrive at the visitor center where you can purchase Monticello tickets, however purchasing your tickets ahead of time online is a much better option.

Monticello Tickets

The Monticello tickets are timed. This means that you will come at a specific time for a specific tour. Some of the more popular tours and times can sell out. It is good to get your tickets ahead of time.

One thing I liked about purchasing my tickets ahead of time was that I was able to read and research the different Monticello tours. (I will lay those out for you here)

Monticello Visiting Hours

8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Visitor Center Area

The visitor center area is the starting and ending stop of your visit to Monticello.

There are lots of things to do in this area, you can look around or if you are like me, you might want to take the Monticello tour and then come back and enjoy all this area has to offer later.

Things to Do at the Monticello Visitor Center

Thomas Jefferson World Film (7 minutes)
Monticello as Experiment Exhibit
Making Monticello Exhibit
Monticello Farm Table
Monticello Shops
Griffin Discovery Room (Kids Area)

Shuttle Bus

There is a shuttle bus that will pick you up at the visitor center and take you to where your Monticello tour group will meet. You can ride it back or you will have an option to walk to the cemetery and hop on at that point. (The bus stops at the cemetery.)

Monticello App

Download the app. The app will give you a better experience while you tour Monticello. You can learn more about Jefferson and his plantation, and hear some pretty cool stories.

This app will help you on your Monticello house tour.

Tour Monticello

There are a lot of different Monticello tour options. Each one has different prices and lengths of time. I'm going to break them down so you can make the best decision on how you want to tour Monticello.

1. Monticello Highlights Tour

Tour Time : 45 minutes

Monticello Admission Price:

Adults : $42

Children 12-18: $13

Tickets are required for younger children however admission is lower or free.

Highlights Monticello Tour

This is the most popular Monticello tour type. This tour includes the 1st-floor spaces in the Thomas Jefferson home. You will also have access to the grounds, gardens, exhibits, family activities, and additional walking tours.

2. Self-Guided Monticello Tour

Tour Time: Up to You

Adults: $32

Children 12-18 : $10

Self-Guided Monticello Tour

This isn't the tour we chose however as I was touring the home, I noticed QR codes throughout the areas. I scanned them and read about the different rooms.

Personally, I would pay $10 more and get a guide to share all the historical knowledge they have.

3. Family-Friendly Monticello Tour

Tour Time: 45 minutes

Adults: $42

Children 12-18 : $13

Family Friendly Monticello Tour

This is the tour we chose because we have 4 kids ages 7-15. We felt that our kids were too old for this tour. Even our 7-year-old was on the older end of being able to enjoy this tour. We thought it was geared towards 5 and under.

One thing that was disappointing to the adults and teenagers in the group was that the tour was so geared toward a younger audience we didn't feel like we learned hardly anything. (That is why I was scanning QR codes trying to read as I toured.)

45 minutes was long! I think if the tour had been for an older audience as well as the children it wouldn't have felt so long.

The tour guide did have a bag full of fun objects that the little kids got to touch and hold.

4. Behind the Scenes Day Pass

Tour Time: all morning or all afternoon

Ages 7+ : $85

Behind the Scenes Day Pass

This Monticello tour will allow you access to all 3 floors. This tour gives a much more in-depth tour and historical background on Thomas Jefferson. This tour really gets you inside Monticello!

This is Monticello tour is great if you have already taken one of the other tours and want to learn more. It is also for those who have the time to spend most of their day in Monticello Virginia.

This is the tour I know I would enjoy the most!

What to Do at Monticello Virginia

After you tour Monticello, there are still things to do. In fact, there are even more tours.

Meet Thomas Jefferson
Slavery at Monticello Mobile Tour
Guided Slavery at Monticello Tour
Guided Garden and Grounds Tour
Self Guided Exhibits
Life of Sally Hemmings

1. Meet Thomas Jefferson

Days Available : Tuesday – Saturdays

Times : 11 am, noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm

Thomas Jefferson

A historic actor will meet you near Monticello and give a 20 minutes presentation about Thomas Jefferson. We came in at the end of the presentation. Thomas was very kind to answer any questions and give historic background.

This is one of the fun things to do at Monticello with kids!

Explore Monticello Grounds and Gardens

There are many exhibits around the house that you can check out. Touring Monticello is easy. In fact, Thomas Jefferson created all-weather passages so that you could access the kitchen, basement, various store rooms, and the wine cellar easier.

2. Mountain Top Activity Center

After you finish your Monticello tour and meet Thomas Jefferson you can head to the Mountain Top Activity Center. Typically I think this is located outside but when we went it was raining.

Fun Activities for Kids

This is a fun thing to do at Monticello for kids. There are hands-on activities.

Write with a Quill Pen
Crack a Code (Wheel Cipher)
Explore Mystery Object (Guessing Game)

3. Get Some Ice Cream or a Snack

After you play for a little while, you can grab a snack! There is ice cream and some fun colonial-style food choices. There is a little Farm Shop right next to the activity center.

4. Visit the North Wing

You can also check out the icehouse on the north wing. There are also bays for horses and carriages you can check out.

Jefferson's Travels

There is a map that shows the route Jefferson would take to visit Washington DC in his 1802 horse-drawn phaeton (sports car of the colonial times.)

5. Explore the Main House Basement

The main house basement exhibit is pretty cool. There are lots of underground passageways to and from the house. The basement connects the passageways.

Wine and Beer Storage

You can visit the storage areas and wine cellars. Jefferson was instrumental in forming the American wine industry.

Crossroad Exhibit

There is a crossroads exhibit along the passageway. This was an area where the Jefferson and enslaved workers would cross paths.

6. South Wing of Monticello

You will have to walk a little bit to get to the south wing. The south wing has the 1809 kitchen, smokehouse, living quarters for enslaved workers, and the diary.

Life at the Monticello

We enjoyed looking at all the areas on this side of the house. There is a Sally Hemming exhibit that gives a little more insight into her life.

There is also a tribute to Martha Jefferson, the wife of Thomas. She died at age 33 after 10 years of marriage.

There are also other areas such as the kitchen and a cook's room that you can explore.

7. Learn About the Slavery at Monticello

After touring Monticello and around the house, you might be up for another tour that is included in your ticket. The Slavery at Monticello Tour is offered on the hour.

Mulberry Row

Mulberry Row is the area where many slave quarters are. The hemmings cabin, the stable, the textile workshop, and the storehouse for iron were all along this area.

Slavery at Monticello Tour

You can take a guided tour and find out more information about this area. During the tour, you can hear about individual stories of the slaves that lived at Monticello. Some families were separated. You will also hear about in-depth daily living conditions on the plantation.

This tour is not recommended for those under the age of 12. This tour is 45 minutes.

The older members of our family went on the tour. The younger viewed the areas but did not take the guided tour.

8. Gardens at Monticello

The gardens at Monticello were not only a source of food, but Thomas Jefferson loved experimenting with different plants from around the world.

There are vegetable, fruit, and flower gardens throughout the entire estate of Monticello.

Gardens and Ground Tour

Times: 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm – Daily

There is a garden and grounds that is included in your ticket. If you have time and have an interest in plants this is a great option.

9. Monticello Cemetary

Thomas Jefferson died July 4th, 1826. In fact, I think he did that on purpose! He was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He believed in religious freedom and was the father of the University of Virginia.

He was a scholar and loved learning. His grave is located at Monticello at the cemetery. It is worth a stop to honor one of the founding fathers of the United States.

10. Saunders-Monticello Trail

The grounds around Monticello are beautiful. There are lots of trails around Montic ello.

Boardwalk Trail

The Saunders-Monticello trail is about 2 miles and can be accessed right from the visitor center. Most of the trails near the visitor center have a boardwalk. There actually is a more extensive trail system near Monticello. It is a great place to hike.

11. Monticello Scavenger Hunt

The Monticello scavenger hunt is a great thing to do at Monticello with kids. It is really easy to do!

Scan the QR Code

Scan your QR code and you will be given a few options. You can Snap it, Learn it, or Find it! This will make touring Monticello with kids more fun and enjoyable!

12. Visit Monticello Exhibits and Films

Once you wrap up touring near the house, you can head to the visitor center and enjoy more exhibits. You can take a self-guided tour and explore.

If you didn't get a chance to watch the film before your Monticello tour you can do it after.

13. The Griffin Discovery Room

The Giffin Discovery Room is located near the visitor center. It is an area for kids. There are hands-on activities your kids will love.

Activities at the Griffin Discovery Room

Dig and Analyze Artifacts
Create an Oral History
Block Table

You can spend 10-15 minutes enjoying the activities and learning more about Thomas Jefferson and Monticello.

Visiting Monticello Shops

The Monticello Shops are awesome! There are some fun souvenirs. It is fun to walk around and check out all the merchandise you can also grab a bit to eat at the Farm Table.

14. The Shops At Monticello

The shops at Monticello is the main gift shop for Monticello. They have some cute merchandise. There are many colonial items to choose from.

Items at the Shops at Monticello

Virginia Wine
Gourmet Food
Games and Toys
Collectables

15. Farm Table

If you are hungry, the Farm Table has snacks but it also has a full menu. There are primarily soups and sandwiches.

You can enjoy eating inside or outside. It is a cute little area to enjoy a meal.

Are you Ready to Visit Monticello Virginia?

Hopefully, this guide to visiting Monticello will help you know which Monticello tour you want to take! We really enjoyed our time visiting Monticello and viewing the home of Thomas Jefferson.

More Historic Sites Nearby

When you finish touring Monticello, make sure to head over to Michies Tavern. You will be able to have one of the best 17th and 18th-century pub southern-style meals.

You can also jump over to Montpelier and see James Madison's home. The James Monroe Highland is also worth checking out.

If you love colonial history Williamsburg is only 2 hours away!

You can also go to Washington DC and see more of Thomas Jefferson. You can enjoy the monuments in Washington DC as well as all of the best museums in DC .

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What an amazing place to visit! Fun for the whole family! I’m going to visit the next time I’m in the area!

It is a little out of the way from DC but it was worth it!

I love all things history. Great guide to tour Monticello!

I would love to visit! So much history.

I love history!

I was so glad to explore the area!

Wow, I love this! I would love to visit.

I loved our time visiting Monticello. Our kids found the gardens and grounds fabulous, and I loved the wine I bought at the gift shop. I still have a few bottles and remember my visit when I drink one. I want to do the slavery tour next time I’m in the area.

That is so cool! Jefferson really helped the wine industry in America.

This is a great guide to Thomas Jefferson’s historic home, Monticello. I love visiting historic homes and haven’t been to this one yet.

It is worth a visit, especially if you plan on visiting Shenandoah National Park.

Thanks for taking me to Monticello & the tour! I’ve never been and looks to be an amazing historical site to visit!

Yes! You would love the gardens!

I love visiting historic kitchens. Looks like you had a great time exploring on the Monticello Tour.

Yes! I am a fan of the founding fathers!

I love visiting historical sites! I was just in DC but didn’t get out of the city. I’d love to visit Monticello next time I’m out East.

I love visiting historical sites too – so fascinating! I think I visited Monticello as a kid, but I can’t really remember anything, so thanks for the refresher 😊. This may be a sign that I need to plan another visit soon! Xx Sara

I know and there are so many cool tours you can choose from!

It is really cool! We lived in DC and never visited until this year!

I would LOVE to go on a Monticello tour! And I’ve never considered it’s the only house on currency!

I never had either!

Such a helpful guide, thank you for sharing. I love exploring places I don’t know a whole lot about, I’ll definitely be saving this

It is a fun historical site!

I had no idea that Monticello was the home of Thomas Jefferson. Thank you for sharing!

It is pretty cool!

I loved Monticello! I was so bummed that at the time of our visit, you weren’t allowed to take pictures in the house. Then I found out that’s changed! I guess I’ll have to go back and get my interior photos. Maybe I could do a more in-depth tour next time.

Yes, I think it is probably too hard to control with everyone having an iphone.

I have been to Colonial Williamsburg, which I really loved. never been to Monticello. looks like there is a lot to explore there. You provided and awesome and thorough guide. Thanks

Thanks! We did Colonial Williamsburg as part of this trip!

We love the guide on visiting Monticello. A tour would be amazing. Thank you for sharing.

We love historical places! It was pretty cool!

Nice body of information. We took the Self-Guided recently; it was a time specific entry with a walk-through form, unguided. That said, guides were rotating through the rooms to answer questions and help the flow of guests.

We’ve also taken the premier tour, Behind the Scenes. Also time specific and, wow – very informative 90 minutes.

We took the kid tour but I would go back and take a different tour forsure!

Behind the Scenes Tour is Well Worth It - Monticello

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Behind the Scenes Tour is Well Worth It

We took the Behind the Scenes Tour and Day Pass, and are very glad we chose this tour. Only in this tour do you get to go upstairs at Monticello, including into the Dome Room. Honestly, I can't imagine NOT taking this tour, if you take the time to go to Monticello. The upstairs is a must-see area of family living quarters and the Dome Room is Jefferson's gem. Photos cannot be taken in parts of the house, but can be taken in the Dome Room, and are great photo ops. The Day Pass part of the ticket allows for wandering the grounds, the slave quarters, and the outdoor workshops and below the house kitchen, etc. The grounds, are, of course, spectacularly beautiful, even in the dead of winter. In fact, I highly recommend a winter visit. Bare trees and cold temps allow for clear vistas and a sense of what Jefferson and his community and family experienced. Archaeological digs are also currently underway in back of the house, making for ongoing discoveries and simply — cool stuff. Watch the dig as it is underway. Jefferson's genius, his habits, his family and all of it's intricacies as well as political relationships are all part of the tour. Our guide was simply excellent in her knowledge and ability to communicate enthusiastically what Monticello represents in our national history and psyche. It's a place every American should visit, given the opportunity. Spend the extra cash and take the Behind the Scenes Tour. You won't regret it.

Definitely worth a visit. The grounds are very-well manicured. Estate is so nicely kept up and there are plenty of sites to see on this huge piece of property!

Spend the extra bucks and go on the behind the scenes tour. We had a history professor from UVA the day of our tour. Went upstairs and all though the house. Got to see Jefferson's study, dining rooms, sun room and heard lots of historical facts about him and his family. It was wonderful. Then you can go off and tour the gardens on your own. Well worth the time and money.

A must in a life time. Availability of several tours for different likes. House, garden, architectural... I have enjoyed all of them. Very educational for the whole family. Amazing views. many other attractions near by. Wineries, restaurants, orchard and more Thomas Jefferson legacy attractions.

Jefferson's home is a truly wonderful place to visit. The guides are excellent and provide lots of historical information. What I loved best was the dumbwaiters next to the fireplace. They brought up wine from the wine cellar. One for red and one for white!

We have wanted to visit Monticello for years, but the distance from Washington, D.C., is enough that we never had been able to work in Monticello as part of a D.C. trip. So this time we made plans just to come to Charlottesville for a couple of days. Visiting in January was cold, but the crowds were gone. This is a good time of year to visit. We opted for the Behind the Scenes tour, which was well worth the money. Excellent tour guide answered every question we threw at her. We learned a lot and explored the house from top to bottom. If you have the time, I highly recommend this more expensive tour. The Visitor Center is well done and is full of easily accessible information.

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Guide to Visiting Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Estate

A visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is like stepping back in time to the days of early America. Here’s your guide to visiting Monticello.

As the home of the third president of the United States, Monticello offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the country’s most influential founding fathers. With its stunning grounds and beautiful architecture, Monticello makes a great day trip in Virginia . It’s a must-see for any history lover or anyone interested in getting a taste of early American history.

In this article, I’ll walk you through what to expect from a visit to Monticello, how to get around the property, and the things you can do there. I also provide tips for where to stay in Charlottesville, Virginia, and what else you can do there.

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What is Monticello?

Monticello was the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence. It’s preservation is supported by the private non-profit Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

It has become something of an architectural and historical landmark, having been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 along with the University of Virginia’s Academical Village.

Rather obsessed with his home and an architecture enthusiast, Jefferson’s design for the house was the subject of painstaking study and work.

Where is Monticello?

Monticello is located at 1050 Monticello Loop in Charlottesville, Virginia, about two and a half hours from Washington D.C.

It’s just a short drive from downtown Charlottesville to Monticello (about five miles) and about 75 miles northwest of the Virginia capital city of Richmond.

Below are listed several airports in the region along with their distance from Monticello:

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport: 17 miles
Richmond International Airport: 80 miles
Washington Dulles International Airport: 105 miles
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 115 miles

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How to visit Monticello

The first step in planning your visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is to review your ticket options.

I recommend that you buy your entrance tickets ahead of time online. I’d hate for you to be disappointed because you couldn’t get the Monticello tour or entrance time you wanted.

Some options are definitely more pricey than others, but Monticello tickets help support the preservation of the Monticello plantation. The only way to see the house’s iconic dome room and the upper floors of the historic house is to book the behind-the-scenes house tour day pass.

There are several guided tour options such as the “From Slavery to Freedom Tour” and the “Highlights Tour.” There are also tours that will enhance your experience at Monticello and are included with your ticket.

Depending on the time of year, there may also be special exhibitions and activities or special events taking place throughout the grounds such as holiday evening tours around Christmas time. There are so many options you could easily spend an entire day at this national historic landmark.

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What to see at Monticello

Visiting a historic estate the size of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello can be a little overwhelming. Here are the “must-do’s” when visiting Monticello. Plan to spend at least a few hours at Monticello if not more.

I recommend that you book your tour first and then plan the rest of your time at Monticello around your tour time.

wooden visitor center structure at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

The visitor center

Make your first stop at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center. This is where you can tour special exhibits about the creation of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s life, and see many of his personal possessions.

There’s also a short film that plays on a loop that you can watch if you want. I’m a visitor center nerd, so I love watching any films on offer. They usually provide important historical perspectives and insight into the people and events I’ll be learning more about later.

They have a beautiful and large gift shop there that’s full of wonderful souvenirs. We always try to get a Christmas tree ornament and a refrigerator magnet from each place we visit.

This area is also where you’ll catch the shuttle bus to the top of the hill to see the house. Or you can walk. It’s a bit of a hike, but it’s pleasant. And then you don’t have to wait for the shuttle.

Tour the main house

No doubt, the historic house is really what you’re at Monticello to see. Designed by Thomas Jefferson himself, this iconic structure sits atop a hill overlooking the land below.

Inside, visitors can stroll through the rooms Jefferson lived in and take in the artifacts he collected over his long life.

If you select the behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll get to see inside the house beyond the first floor of Thomas Jefferson’s home.

Don’t neglect to explore areas around the house and even under the main house. They’re quite fascinating.

Explore the grounds and gardens

Now, as amazing as I think Thomas Jefferson’s house is, the grounds also are part of what makes Monticello one of my favorite historic sites. The lovely gardens and beautiful scenery make this site extra special, in my opinion. I just love the grounds, and I think you will too.

The 1,000-foot-long terrace vegetable gardens supported hundreds of varieties of vegetables. There were also fruit gardens and flower gardens.

Look at this view!

brick pavilion in a terraced garden with a view of the Virginia hills

And make sure to take a stroll down Mulberry Row.

Stop by the family cemetery

The cemetery on the grounds of Monticello is still owned by the Thomas Jefferson family’s descendants. Here you’ll find the final resting places of Thomas Jefferson along with many of his family.

Grab a bite at the Monticello Farm Table cafe

When you’re ready to sit down and have a little something to eat, stop by the Monticello Farm Table cafe in the Visitor Center area.

They have a lot of really great sandwiches, salads, and soups. I easily found a delicious vegetarian sandwich and there were some nice gluten-free options for Hubby to choose from

Other things to do in the area

In Charlottesville, there’s always something exciting to do. Here are a few ideas if you have enough time to explore more of this great city:

Historic Downtown Mall

The Downtown Mall is a great place to visit for its lively atmosphere and delicious local eateries. In fact, there are over 120 shops and about 30 restaurants located in the historic buildings along Charlottesville’s main street.

It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day touring historic Monticello and grab some dinner. We loved our meal at Citizen Burger Bar. Yum!

University of Virginia

If you’re ever in the Charlottesville area, I highly recommend paying a visit to UVA’s beautiful campus. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 and is the flagship institution of the state’s public university system.

The campus is beautiful and many of the buildings on campus are modeled after those at Monticello. Virginia residents and U.S. presidents James Madison and James Monroe served on the board of the University of Virginia.

And if you’re also into American Literature, make sure to stop by Edgar Allen Poe’s preserved dormitory room. There’s a historical marker there and easy to visit if that’s of interest to you.

statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of a large domed brick building

James Monroe’s Highland

If you’re really into history, consider dropping by the historic Highland estate after your tour of Monticello. Highland was the private home of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. It’s only a few miles from Monticello.

The estate offers general admission tickets so that guests can enjoy a self-guided experience or you can book a guided tour of the estate’s buildings.

Where to stay in Charlottesville

On our visit to Monticello, we stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlottesville Downtown . It was a comfortable hotel in a good location with a free breakfast. We don’t usually ask for much more than that!

Here are a couple of other highly rated options for places to stay in downtown Charlottesville:

Inn at Court Square: charming inn just steps from dining and shops at the Downtown Mall. Just a few miles from Monticello and only 10 miles from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
Omni Charlottesville Hotel : guests enjoy this lovely hotel near the Downtown Mall and only a few minutes’ drive from the University of Virginia campus.

Final thoughts on tips for visiting Monticello

If you’re looking for a fun day trip in Virginia , Monticello is the place to go.

This historic site is home to many interesting exhibits and attractions. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for something to do in Charlottesville, there’s plenty to see and do at Monticello.

And don’t forget that there’s much more to do in Charlottesville than just visiting Monticello. And no matter how you choose to spend your time at Monticello, we know you’re going to have a great time.

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Monticello is more than just Thomas Jefferson's former living quarters; it's also an architectural masterpiece. First-time visitors are amazed by the majesty of the mansion and the 5,000-acre grounds and frequent guests like to return for in-depth history lessons on the American Revolutionary period, the role of slavery in the prosperity of the United States and more. Over the course of some 40 years, Jefferson incorporated touches of Italian and Parisian architectural styles into the building of his home. He also employed a few custom-made designs to facilitate house operations. Most recommend giving yourself plenty of time to explore all that's in store (a minimum of three hours is recommended). But prepare to pay handsomely – day passes cost $29 for adults online and $33 at the ticket office. Admission for children 12 to 18 is $10 and free for those younger than 12.

In addition to the guided tour of the first floor of the house (you'll have to pay extra to see the upper floors), day passes also include tours of the gardens and grounds, and a guided outdoor tour detailing the experiences of the 400 enslaved people who lived and worked on the plantation. Visitors interested in a complete picture of life at Monticello will also want to make time for the two-hour Hemings Family Tour, offered daily at 1:35 p.m. The tour aims to tell the story of Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman who bore at least six of Jefferson's children. There is also a digital exhibit within the house, "The Life of Sally Hemings," that relies on the son of Hemings and Jefferson, Madison, to tell his mother's story and provide a broader context about the legacy of race and slavery in the U.S.

Previous visitors highly recommended attending the supplemental tours and said the slavery tour addresses the topic in an informative, unbiased manner. And when you're not marveling at the grounds and house, make the most of your visit by spending some time exploring the exhibits in the visitor center (where you'll start your visit and pick up your ticket). Instead of taking the provided shuttle from the center to the house, take a leisurely walk on the Saunders-Monticello Trail – a must, according to recent travelers.

Located about 5 miles southeast of downtown Charlottesville, Monticello is open every day except Christmas. Its hours of operation vary; in spring, summer and fall, the gates are open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the last tour starting 50 minutes before closing time. Ticket prices vary depending on how much of the house you wish to see. Visit the house's official website for further details.

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Monticello – How to Tour the Highlights of Jefferson’s Estate

Monticello is Thomas Jefferson’s plantation and a visit here provides an incredible insight into United States history. Monticello is located in the mountains of Virginia and its location is definitely one of the highlights of your tour. Despite that, it’s important to remember that Jefferson was a slave owner and that hundreds of slaves lived here at some point in their lives. Your visit to Monticello will not gloss over this and a big emphasis is put on discussing slavery at Monticello. This can be uncomfortable but I believe it’s important to learn about.

So, let’s talk about everything you need to know about visiting Monticello.

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How to Get to Monticello

Monticello is nestled in the mountains of Virginia, just outside of Charlottesville. When I visited, I stayed in Staunton and combined this with a visit to Shenandoah National Park . In fact, my mom and I didn’t originally intend to visit Monticello, but given all of the rain and poor visibility, we scrapped our hiking plans. Instead we spent a day on a tour of the highlights of Monticello.

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Parking is free at Monticello.

Buying Your Ticket to Monticello

You can purchase your tickets online in advance. During the high season, this is probably the best idea. We visited on the first Saturday in October and while we were still able to buy a ticket at the gate, we were limited in which times we could get to do the tour inside the home.

The timed entry on your ticket refers to the time you can tour the interior of Monticello. But your ticket also provides transportation on the shuttle, which does a loop around the Monticello plantation. You can tour the rest of Monticello while you wait for the timed entry on your ticket, if you arrive early.

If you don’t buy your ticket in advance, the employees at the front desk will go over all of the times with you. If you buy your ticket in advance, just make sure to arrive at Monticello a minimum of fifteen minutes before your ticket time (although I’d say 30 minutes is much better).

View of the surrounding mountains through the fog at Monticelo

What To Do At Monticello

There’s a lot to do see and do here and I believe it’s best to come up with a plan for your day. It’s the best way to efficiently tour the highlights of Monticello.

Just off the main visitor center is a series of museums telling the story of both Thomas Jefferson and Monticello. If you visit here first, you’ll get a much better overview of what you’re about to see. In fact when we bought our tickets, it was recommended we go here first.

However, my mom and I ignored this advice. Normally I wouldn’t, but there was rain predicted for most of the day and when we arrived the rain hadn’t yet started. We wanted to see as much of the grounds as we could, before the rain started.

If you’re not racing against bad weather, I would recommend following the employees’ advice. Visit the museum before you venture out into the grounds.

Monticello – Outside the Home

Take the shuttle from the visitor center and get off at the first stop. This will take you to the main house. Employees will be waiting when you get off the bus and can give you more information about the best place to get started. If your timed entry is starting soon, obviously start with the interior of the home. Otherwise, you can spend time exploring outside.

Mulberry Row

East of the house is what is known as Mulberry Row. Here is where some of the slaves at Monticello lived and worked. In the buildings, there is information about some of the specific slaves who worked here. This was what I was most impressed with. It’s been so well researched that they are able to tell you the names of the people who were here and what they did. It makes it more impactful, because with an actual name, it feels more personal.

Under the home, there are levels on both the north and south sides of the home. These exhibits tell more of the story of Monticello. You’ll see the kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, and more. There’s also a room dedicated to the life of Sally Hemings, the slave that bore four of Thomas Jefferson’s children.

More of the Grounds

You can also walk across the lawn to the fish pond and the gardens. We ran out of time to do this before our tour of the inside of the home. When our tour was over, it was raining pretty heavily, so we skipped the gardens.

Monticello – Inside the Home

Your visit inside the home at Monticello is short. It’s a guided tour that lasts about 45 minutes, although it may be a little longer if your group has a lot of questions. You’ll walk through the front doors and see the parlor, Jefferson’s bedroom, and the dining room. While informational, it felt crowded, almost like there were too many people on the tour. But it’s only for a short time, so it’s tolerable.

Additional Tours

Continuing with the highlights of Monticello, there are two additional tours you can do. The “Grounds and Gardens” tour teaches you about the gardens at Monticello, which are very expansive. We did not do this tour because of the rain. Had we had more time (and better weather), this is a tour I would have done because I was so impressed with everything else we had done at Monticello.

While we skipped the “Grounds and Gardens” tour, we did take the “Slavery at Monticello” tour. This is not a lighthearted topic and is very frank and factual about what happened at Monticello. Technically you walk down Mulberry Row with a guide who will tell you more stories about the slaves who lived and worked in this area of the plantation. I say technically, because it’s advertised as a walk, but I think at most we walked a quarter of a mile. Even still, if you do one tour at Monticello, make it this one.

On your map, you’ll see a location to “meet Thomas Jefferson” at certain times. We did not do this so I can’t speak to this experience at all, but I have to mention that it’s a thing you can do.

Narrow staircase inside Monticello house

The Cemetery

Finally, there is a cemetery at Monticello and you can visit Thomas Jefferson’s grave. You can walk here from a path near Mulberry Row, but the shuttle also makes a stop on the way from the main house on the way back to the visitor center. Had it not been pouring rain, we would have stopped.

Some Quick Notes

All of the experiences I have mentioned are included in the price of your ticket.

There are additional tours of the main house, but these cost extra and are much more limited. If you want to learn more, visit the Monticello website.

How Much Time Do You Need

You could easily spend a full day on a tour of the highlights on Monticello if you did every tour and the entire museum. Our visit consisted of Mulberry Row, the North and South Wing exhibits under Monticello, a tour of the interior of Monticello, and the Slavery at Monticello tour. We also popped into the museum at the end for a quick visit. Our entire visit lasted about four hours and we felt very content with what we saw.

When To Visit

Monticello is open all year round, but I recommend trying to pick a day that will have decent weather. The grounds are beautiful and since the additional tours are outdoors, you’ll want a bit better weather. That said, you can still visit in the rain.

If you visit in fall, you’ll get to have the trees changing colors which is very nice.

Final Thoughts

Visiting Monticello was not on our original itinerary, but it was something I had researched briefly, just in case we needed something more to do. Well, we needed something more to do because hiking through Shenandoah National Park in the sopping rain was just not going to happen.

So even though visiting Monticello wasn’t part of our original plan, I’m glad I got a chance to visit. Even though we didn’t see everything, I feel like we got a tour of the highlights of Monticello. I got a chance to learn about history, including some of the darker parts of US history. Plus, everything at Monticello was so well organized that it was such an easy day.

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More Estates : If the highlight of this tour was the mansion at Monticello, look at some other mansions across the United States. Newport, RI is famous for its mansions. Or in Asheville, North Carolina tour the Biltmore Estate .

Virginia : Not too far from Monticello is Shenandoah National Park with plenty of hiking options.

Itineraries : Monticello was just one stop on my road trip from Washington DC to Savannah, GA .

A Behind the Scenes Monticello Tour

By Author Lance Longwell

Posted on Last updated: June 6, 2020

Of all the founding fathers, I’ve always been drawn to Thomas Jefferson. He was the author of Declaration of Independence, yet he was the youngest member of Congress. He was a complex man, yet he was consumed by the basic elements of life – growing vegetables, fermenting wine and brewing beer. He was a Francophile, yet he was an American patriot. I have looked forward to a Monticello tour to understand this founding father for a long time.

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is arguably the most famous of former President’s homes. While Washington’s Mt. Vernon gets more visitors (its proximity to Washington DC ensures a steady stream of visitors on school trips), Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is the only Presidential home recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site . In fact, Monticello is just one of nine cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S.

Statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Visit Monticello visitor's center

The Monticello Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which operates the facility without any public funding (Jefferson would be proud of that), provides two different tour options. The House Tour is 30 minutes and covers the eight rooms on the ground floor. The second choice is the Behind the Scenes Tour (90 minutes), which visits the nine rooms on the ground floor, plus the second and third floors. We chose the Behind the Scenes Monticello tour and were delighted by the experience!

“Wine from long habit has become an indispensable for my health…”

As a man, Thomas Jefferson was a renaissance man. He was an educator (founding the University of Virginia). He was a farmer. He was a librarian. He was a vintner. He was an inventor. His home reflects all of these pursuits. It leads to design decisions that could only be called quirky.

The yellow Dome Room on the Behind the Scenes Monticello Tour

For example, he invented a clock that hung over his front door that would be wound once a week and would tell the days of the week in addition to the time. He also designed a series of dumbwaiters to bring bottles of wine from his cellar directly up to his dining room. And he built his bed into the alcove between his bedroom and his study – so he was never far from his work.

Jefferson built most of the rooms of his house in an octagonal shape–the lack of sharp corners meant more light could get into the rooms. The Dome Room (the only room in the house where you can take photos) is a perfect example of Jefferson’s neoclassical architecture. But, more controversially for his family, he set all the beds in the house into alcoves to maximize floor space. His family hated the alcove beds.

As a man, Thomas Jefferson is not without controversy today. Many people cannot fathom how the man who wrote “all men are created equal” could also own slaves. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation does not skirt the issue of slavery on the Monticello tour. Slavery is tackled head-on – from Mulberry Row and the slaves quarters, to Jefferson’s alleged relationship with Sally Hemmings – and nothing is whitewashed.

The small brewery and beer cellar on the Monticello Tours

After the Behind the Scenes tour concluded, we wanted to learn more about slavery at Monticello. There is a special Slavery at Monticello Tour that is offered several times a day and we started that tour.

Unfortunately, Monticello is currently undergoing something called The Mountaintop Project, which is “a multi-year effort to restore Monticello as Jefferson knew it, and to tell the stories of the people – enslaved and free –who lived and worked at Monticello.” The construction noise from the Mountaintop Project was deafening and it was impossible to hear our soft-spoken docent over the revitalization effort.

We, unfortunately, skipped the Slavery at Monticello Tour and headed into the gardens, walking past the extensive archeological excavations taking place of the slave buildings on Mulberry Row.

Two women conducting archaeological excavations on Mulberry Row

“Tho an old man, I am but a young gardener.”

Some call Thomas Jefferson “America’s First Foodie.” He was nearly vegetarian and was a proponent of eating a plant-based diet. He was an advocate for sustainable agriculture (when that didn’t mean anything) and he experimented extensively on plants and plant-hybrids. His vegetable garden had over 330 varieties and takes up acres! Laura loves her vegetable garden, but Jefferson’s is on a scale that is unimaginable.

During the summer, the lawns and paths around Monticello swell with visitors, but it seems few of them walk down the mountain. The brief 15 minute walk takes you past the small cemetery run by the Jefferson family (not owned or maintained by the Foundation). We had the walk down all to ourselves, but it gave us a chance to ponder Thomas Jefferson and his legacy.

Politics in recent years have left many of Jefferson’s ideas out of favor and his personal life is the subject of much criticism. As Americans, we can’t help view the man Thomas Jefferson through our contemporary lens, even if we don’t hold other historical figures to that same standard. Perhaps CNN said it best, “Jefferson tends to be held to a higher standard.”

Taking a Monticello tour, it’s impossible to deny to the beauty of the mountaintop views and the architectural magnificence of the home. Like historian Jon Meacham said, visiting Monticello, “…is as close as you can get to having a conversation with Thomas Jefferson.” I feel like I know Jefferson in a new way.

Thomas Jefferson's grave in the cemetery

Visitor Tip #1 – At all costs, get a tour as early in the day as possible (first tour if you can) and then take the first shuttle bus up to the house. If you quickly hustle around the backside, you’ll have the classic Monticello view and gardens all to yourself to take pictures. Later in the day, this will be packed.

Visitor Tip #2 – There’s no water up at the House, so consider bringing a bottle with you in a backpack. You can’t drink it inside, but you’ll be able to hydrate while viewing the gardens. It gets hot in the summer up at the house.

Gardeners at work on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home

We were guests of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. As always, all opinions and are our own.

Lance Longwell is a travel writer and photographer who has published Travel Addicts since 2008, making it one of the oldest travel blogs. He is a life-long traveler, having visited all 50 of the United States by the time he graduated high school. Lance has continued his adventures by visiting 70 countries on 5 continents – all in search of the world’s perfect sausage. He’s a passionate foodie and enjoys hot springs and cultural oddities. When he’s not traveling (or writing about travel), you’ll find him photographing his hometown of Philadelphia.

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Sunday 3rd of August 2014

Lovely tour and story, I've always wanted to visit Monticello, one of these days I'll make it for a real visit

Lance Longwell

Thanks Noel. It's well worth the trip!

I love,love,love Monticello! I'm not a huge tour person but this is hands down one of the well done, educational tours I've been on.

Laura Longwell

Thursday 7th of August 2014

Agreed. Sometimes these types of tours can be a bit dry, but the Monticello tour was really engaging and interesting.

Saturday 2nd of August 2014

Lance, I had the opportunity to visit Monticello a few years back, and although I thought I knew a lot about Jefferson, seeing his books and gardens, and the stuff brought back by Lewis and Clark made me appreciate him even more.

Camels & Chocolate

Sunday 27th of July 2014

I'm so embarrassed that I was born and raised next door to Virginia in TN and have never been to Monticello! I know, I know! It looks beautiful, though =)

Tuesday 29th of July 2014

We live in PA and hadn't been either. It happens :)

Valen-Eating The Globe

Friday 25th of July 2014

This was one of the first places that my parents took me to visit when I was a child. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

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Erika and Chris are awesome and a pleasure to deal with! This is a very enjoyable wine/beer tour. Chris really knows the history of Virginia wine and of the vineyards. They take you to great vineyards, Pollack and King (we also went to Veritas which was good but lesser than the other 2) and a great brewery, Blue Mountain and provide excellent, friendly service. Also the cheese, fruit, chocolate platter is delicious! I would definitely highly recommend this wine tour!

At this point, I'd say that I am a bit of a B&B connoisseur, as I usually only stay at them the last three or four years instead of hotels. I don't think many people realize that you get a MUCH better experience than a hotel for really not much more money at all, especially considering you get a breakfast each morning that blows continentals out of the water! Most B&Bs also have some added value like fresh cookies out all day, chocolate or cheese/wine turndown service, etc., and Arcady is no exception to that rule. I felt I definitely got my money's worth here and had a wonderful experience!!! The staff: An absolutely great couple who takes care of guests. They're so friendly and helpful in so many ways, right down to drawing on a town map for you or making special dietary accommodations or asking to help with bags. The building: Beautiful. It's quite a sight to behold. I love the craftsmanship, in and out. What a wonderful place. And they have the small vineyard out back (of which the rooms have a view) surrounded by woods. Inside, the craftsmanship is superb. Beautiful hardwood floors, minimal furnishings leaving plenty of open space, wonderfully detailed molding and other accents, you name it. From a fresh, new, clean and polished design perspective, this is probably the nicest B&B at which I have ever stayed. The room: Just as with the rest of this B&B, the Mazzei Room was breathtaking. A full-sized couch, hardwood floors, whirlpool tub, king-sized bed, small TV, heated tile bathroom floors, double-head shower, mini fridge and more. And wow, a private balcony overlooking the vineyard! The sunsets and sunrises were right there ready to be enjoyed. If I had any complaints at all, it would be that the bed could be on the other side of the room. The angle of the sunrise puts it right in your eyes where it is now. I loved watching it, but when I wanted to sit comfortably in bed otherwise, it was tough. Also, taking a midday nap is difficult because of the slit windows at the top of the rooms. There aren't any shades of any kind on those, so it's always pretty bright! (Again, I love natural light, just when I DON'T want it, being able to shade it would be cool.) Only other minor complaint (again, MINOR, this room is wonderful) is that the bathroom is pretty tiny. Not a lot of room to turn around in there. The food: Most of the B&Bs at which I have stayed have had better food. Now, the food at Arcady is pretty good. I especially enjoyed the citrus fruit salad the first morning and the poached pear the second. But I'm used to more unique and interesting egg dishes and pastries and such, as opposed to just the scrambled eggs or pancakes. However, I did like that the meats were organic and flavorful. Everything tasted VERY good, just again, it wasn't as inspired (except for the fruit dishes) as I've come to expect. And the first morning, the sausage was NOT cooked thoroughly, nor were the pancakes -- raw middles for both (or rather, battery, in the case of the pancakes I guess). The coffee was super excellent, but I do wish they kept a pot of regular out during the day and decaf in the evenings, or at least a Keurig, for guests. Only being able to get coffee at breakfast time was painful! They do keep teabags and a hot water pitcher out, so we settled for tea. They stock the mini fridge in your room with bubbly, sodas and water, which is a nice touch. Many B&Bs do this, but you have to go out to the common area and typically don't have a mini fridge. Finally, they didn't serve breakfast until 9 a.m., which did cause us to be a little rushed on Saturday given we were supposed to be at Monticello by 9:45. Luckily, it's super close, but we're very early risers and are accustomed to breakfast by 6:30 a.m. at the latest, maybe 7:30 on the weekends sometimes. I don't think I've ever been to a B&B that didn't at least start by 8 or 8:30 a.m., even on the weekends. On the plus side, they do put the coffee pot out at 7:30 -- but we probably would've just made out own earlier if the option was available. I hope that my minor recommendations for improvement don't dissuade anyone from trying this B&B. I hope quite the opposite! The fact that I have only minor nitpicks should say something. And if you've not been to a ton of B&Bs around the country as I have, then you probably wouldn't even notice a lot of this. I in fact highly, highly recommend Arcady and would say it's overall the second-best B&B at which I've ever stayed (my favorite being Laurel Lodge in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; although Arcady might be a tie with the Marriott Ranch near Flint Hill, Va.). If I ever return to Charlottesville, I would not hesitate for a moment to stay here again. Do yourself a favor and book the Arcady Vineyard B&B when you're in town!

This place is amazing. The hosts, Erica and Chris, do it all themselves. They maintain this 21 Acre bed & breakfast to perfection. They are LGBT friendly and treat all guest with the upmost respect! They are very knowledgable and passionate about what they do and the wine industry. I love their hospitality. The moment you walk in you are personally greeted and taken care of. Their house has qualities that you would see in California with a French/Virginian twist. We stayed in the Lafeyette, which has beautiful king size bed, jetted hot tub, fireplace, isolated shower with couch and plenty of room to relax. All the rooms are separated and private from one another. Breakfast is freshly made with all local farmers and their home wine is not what you'd expect from a traditional Chardonnay. Finally the tour they conduct is of the best vineyards around with amazing cheeses from all around! My husband and I enjoyed our stay. We intend on coming in the fall when they pick the grapes and leaves change colors!

We spent the weekend here for our wedding anniversary and are so glad we did! Erika and Chris were the perfect hosts and made us feel at home. The little touches from the chocolate and cheese social Friday night to the decorations at the Inn were perfect. Chris was the best driver on Saturday and took us to some great vineyards. We really appreciated all his knowledge and assistance on the tours and of the area. The food for breakfast was delicious. You could tell they both love what they do and put a lot of effort and thought into their guests and home. We had a great weekend and would go back again!

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BRET MICHAELS: POISON Will 'Do Another Big Stadium And Arena Tour In 2025'

During a February 25 question-and-answer session aboard the Rock Legends Cruise XI , Bret Michaels spoke about POISON 's plans to regroup for more shows following the band's 2022 participation in "The Stadium Tour" alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE , DEF LEPPARD and Joan Jett . he said: "When we go back, I think in 2025, it's always been, to me, all-original POISON . We'll have C.C [ DeVille , guitar] and Bobby [ Dall , bass] and Rikki [ Rockett , drums] and myself and go do another big stadium tour and arena tour in 2025."

Regarding his motivation for going back out on the road with POISON after spending most of his time touring with his solo band, Bret said: "We've known each other since we've been in junior high school… I wouldn't be here without Bobby or Rikki or C.C. And then, as you go along, we've been together a long time — still great friends. If anyone saw 'The Stadium Tour' , that was a party. And when you're out there with that DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY and Joan , you're talking A-plus awesomeness. And we just came out and brought it.

"For me, what it is, we do about a couple of years solo, and then we'll go out and do 35 or 40 dates with POISON ," he explained. "And we set it up, we schedule it."

POISON 's long-delayed North American trek with DEF LEPPARD , MÖTLEY CRÜE and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS was originally planned for 2020 and later moved to 2021 and then to 2022.

In 2018, POISON completed the "Nothin' But A Good Time" tour with CHEAP TRICK and POP EVIL .

POISON 's last album of new material was 2002's "Hollyweird" . An album of covers, "Poison'd" , followed in 2007.

Back in 2018, Dall said that POISON "should" be making a new studio album but claimed that he didn't know if it would happen. "I'm not going to bullshit you and say there's any [new music] in the process [of being made]," he told All That Shreds . "Would I like there to be? Yes. But, it's a matter of everyone having the time. Everybody in the band has other commitments. Some members have younger children than others. So between those two issues, it's difficult, and, you know, [there are] health issues as we get older. Should we be making a new record? Yes, definitely. But will it happen? I don't know."

In a 2017 interview, Rikki acknowledged that part of the reason the band hasn't been motivated to work on new music has been the fact that fans rarely show interest in hearing fresh material performed live when classic rock groups go on tour. "We could write the second coming of 'Talk Dirty To Me' , and I don't know if people wanna hear it or not, and that's a frustrating thing; it really is," he said. " AEROSMITH was able to do it, but not everybody is. I mean, even THE ROLLING STONES have had problems with that in the last few years. So… I don't know. But I do think it's important to stay viable. For the 'über fans,' it's always a really, really good thing. And that's what you do it for — you do it for you, you do it for the real fans, the real true fans."

More recently, Rockett admitted that he and other members of POISON harbored some resentment toward Michaels , whose frequent tours as a solo artist caused the band to take a five-year break from the road.

"I think we need to get away from each other and do other things, but at the same time, I think he spent a little too much time away," Rockett said. "There's definitely some resentment, but not resentment like I want him to fail. I want him to do good. I just want POISON to be important too, and I would like [him] to put a little more energy into POISON ."

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1st public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'

Tours draw thousands of visitors.

Like pilgrims in a cathedral, thousands of visitors from metro Detroit and beyond trekked to the Michigan Central Station on Friday to marvel at the restored beauty of the longtime eyesore.

They took in every detail from the polished floors to the majestic ceilings to the craftsmanship that went into the original clock. The mood was festive as people moved through the building. Dramatic music played in a loop ending with a voice telling them that trains were pulling into the station.

"You see the work they did out here: They re-created everything the right way,” said Tom Toft, as he waited outside for his tour to begin. "It's spectacular."

Toft toured with his wife, Renee, and her cousin, Sylvia Ross-Schultz and her husband, Tom Schultz. The families had relatives who worked in the building back in the day.

“We’re so glad to see it getting so much better, and it's beautiful. … It’s just in my heart, it’s been the neatest thing,” said Ross-Schultz. “It’s another crown jewel in the renovation of Detroit.”

Her husband agreed.

“I made the statement, and I was wrong, that (the comeback) would never happen in my lifetime,” said Schultz. “The rebirth is off the charts.”

'People are coming in here awestruck'

By midafternoon, about 1,800 people had toured the building and that number was expected to grow to about 5,000 by the time the tours ended at 10 p.m., Michigan Central spokesman Dan Austin said.

Paul Wilson, 42, of Detroit, said he’s just thought of the station as a ruin his whole life — until now.

“It’s so cool how they refurbished everything and still kept a whole lot of the building intact,” Wilson said.

John Martin is a new Michigan Central ambassador after an advertising career and a couple years working part-time gigs. He snagged the job just in time for the station's reopening and Friday was just his second day of work.

Martin grew up in Lincoln Park, later worked in downtown and spent most of his life watching the city up close. He toured Michigan Central’s open house back in 2018 after it was acquired by Ford and has since been stunned by Detroit’s numerous and gorgeous renovations.

On Friday, Martin stood at the doors of the Grand Hall, greeting people as they entered with smiles widening and eyes lighting up at their first sight of the hall.

“People are coming in here awestruck, they’re not complaining,” he said.

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Christina Roki, of Sterling Heights, and Grant Sloan, of West Bloomfield, are two automotive content creators who were invited to opening day by Ford. They said they were brought to tears by the stories preserved inside Michigan Central Station.

“What we appreciate about it most is how much detail Ford cared to preserve to show the story. They kept part of the graffiti on the walls , they preserved a lot of the tickets they found. … Even the brick, all the chisels we see on the brick, they didn’t try to make fine cut lines, they still want to show all the history that this building has,” said Roki.

As they walked from room to room, they remained at a loss for words.

“The inside was literally mind-blowing. I feel like I was walking in on such a big piece of history that’s been preserved for so long, so it’s crazy to think that this is something they’ve been working on in the past few years,” said Roki.

But the pair said one of the most significant parts was just to see how Michigan Central had been given new life, narrowly dodging demolition. Sloan remembered times passing the station with friends just before the renovation began. He saw graffiti and decay. Now, to see the modern history meshed with its historical past was an awesome experience.

“Any Detroiter will agree that this building was such an eyesore for such a long time. Growing up in Detroit and knowing its history but never seeing it operational. … But now seeing it up in running, it’s really touching to see that Ford took on such a large project,” said Sloan. “It’s early but I think it’s safe to say that the investment already paid off.”

'Not enough wonderful words to describe it'

Bob and Shari Bilkie, of Northville, have deep family ties to Detroit. They often went on dates downtown before marrying almost 41 years ago.

On Friday, they walked the side streets surrounding Michigan Central Station as they waited for the public tours to begin at noon. They parked at 10 a.m. and took in the sights of the Corktown neighborhood on the cool, cloudy day.

“It is so cool, the fact that they took something decrepit, falling apart, an eyesore and turned it into something absolutely beautiful,” Shari Bilkie said.

Southwest Detroit resident Jennifer Serra set an alarm in hopes of scoring tickets to see the train station on its first day of public tours.

“There's just not enough wonderful words to describe it,” Serra, 45, said after taking the tour.

Her only problem? She had somewhere else to be Friday afternoon and wanted to spend more time in the station. She has already made plans to come back for another tour in a few days.

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“I feel like it's like a symbolic representation of what goes on in our city,” she said of Michigan Central Station. “I feel like there's just these landmarks in certain cities … that just really kind of embody the overall history of what's going on. I feel like this helps us bring a little bit of closure to some tough times and shows renewal.”

People's excitement was obvious, even before they got inside.

NPR reporter Bobby Allyn, 35, walked quickly toward Michigan Central Station as he prepared to interview President Joe Biden’s director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Arati Prabhakar, at Newlab, which is next door to the station.

He said he was super excited to be in Detroit, having heard so much about the city when he lived in Berlin.

“Berliners are obsessed with Detroit because of techno music,” Allyn said. “It’s the birthplace of techno. Look up Jeff Mills, of Detroit, and techno. You’ll see. When you go to Club Berghain in Berlin, it’s impossible to get in but if you wear a hat that says, ‘Detroit,’ they let you in.”

Allyn, a technology correspondent, reports on startups, artificial intelligence, privacy issues and tech litigation. While he was directed to the neighboring building, the whole site is part of the mobility hub led by Ford Motor Co. Allyn said he couldn’t wait to see the inside of the restored train depot after the interview.

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Thomas Jefferson's Health Habits

Thomas once wrote, "the state of medecine is worse than that of total ignorance." Yet, he did not completely reject medical ideas and practices, and was an early advocate of smallpox inoculation. In this episode, part-time Monticello guide David Brown looks at Jefferson's health habits and beliefs with an eye to how they stack up with contemporary medical ideas.

David Brown: Welcome to Mountaintop History, a podcast produced by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. Mountaintop History brings forward meaningful stories from the past and the present. I'm David Brown. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll learn something new.

Thomas Jefferson read and wrote about almost everything, and that included health and medicine. He had numerous medical books in his library and frequently wrote about his ideas on health. In this podcast, we will explore his health habits and belief with an eye to how they stack up with contemporary medical ideas.

First, a little background. Thomas Jefferson had a very low opinion of the practice of medicine in his day, with its reliance on bloodletting, purging with harsh laxatives, and inducing vomiting.

He once said, “the state of medecine is worse than that of total ignorance.” He also wrote this about bloodletting, and the Philadelphia physician, Benjamin Rush, wrote this “in his theory of bleeding, [and mercury,] I was ever opposed to my friend Rush, whom I greatly loved; but who has done much harm, in the sincerest persuasion that he was preserving life and happiness to all around him.”

But Thomas Jefferson did not completely reject medical ideas and practices. He was an early advocate of smallpox inoculation. At a time when there was a widespread belief that inoculation spread rather than prevented disease. A topic explored in another Monticello podcast. He also consulted physicians and received treatment for his more serious problems such as infected boils and an apparently enlarged prostate.

Overall, however, Thomas Jefferson looked to the natural world for the treatment of disease and the maintenance of health. In his notes on the state of Virginia, he wrote this about hospitals. “the sick, the dying, and the dead are crammed together, in the same rooms, and often in the same bed. Nature and kind nursing save a much greater proportion in our plain way, at a smaller expence, and with less abuse.”

He struck a similar note in his letter to his daughter Martha, during an illness of one of his grandchildren. He was glad she did not “phsyick him,” but instead left “nature free and unembarrassed … to repair what is wrong.”

Thomas Jefferson grew a number of medicinal herbs in his garden. While I could not find any documentation of his using or recommending them, herbs such as rue and marshmallow have been used medicinally for centuries.

So let's talk about Thomas Jefferson's specific health habits. A number of these practices are clearly recommended by doctors today.

Thomas Jefferson did not smoke, despite the fact that he grew tobacco on his plantation. In his Notes on the State of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson criticized the cultivation of tobacco for its effect on the soil and the farm, writing, it is a culture productive of infinite wretchedness. And there is no evidence in his papers or the papers of others that he ever smoked, except in the context of diplomatic meetings with Native American leaders. Noted biographer Dumas Malone flatly states he did not use tobacco.

Thomas Jefferson exercised regularly. He wrote to his nephew, Peter Carr, that a strong body makes the mind strong, and he recommended two hours of walking each day. He understood that a person could improve their capacity to walk, and that walking was a key to health and longevity. He wrote to his son in law, Thomas Mann Randolph, “A person who never walked three miles will in the course of a month become able to walk 15. or 20. without fatigue. I have known some great walkers and had particular accounts of many more; and I never knew or heard of one who was not healthy and long lived.” His grandchildren said that after his long days of studying as a student at William Mary, Thomas Jefferson would run a mile or more and that he once swam 13 times across a quarter mile wide mill pond.

As he aged and developed arthritic complaints, Thomas Jefferson turned more to horseback riding for his daily exercise. At age 77, he wrote that he no longer walked much but was, “riding without fatigue six or eight miles a day, and sometimes 30 or 40.”

Thomas Jefferson ate a lot of vegetables. He had his garden terraced with a protected southern exposure, expanding the range of vegetables that could be grown, and recorded over 330 varieties of vegetables in his garden.

He said, "I have lived temperately, eating little animal food, and that, not as an aliment so much as a condiment for the vegetables, which constitute my principal diet." His diet was commented on by the visiting Daniel Webster in 1824, who wrote, "He enjoys his dinner well, taking with meat a large proportion of vegetables."

His granddaughter Ellen wrote, he lived principally on vegetables. The little meat he took seemed merely as a seasoning for his vegetables.

And Thomas Jefferson was a moderate drinker, at least for the times he lived in. He avoided strong drinks, instead writing, “I double however the doctor’s glass and a half of wine, and even treble it with a friend; but halve it’s effect by drinking the weak wines only. the ardent wines I cannot drink, nor do I use ardent spirits in any form.”

But a couple of Thomas Jefferson's health practices may seem a bit unusual today. Visitors comment on the short length of Thomas Jefferson's bed compared to his 6 foot 2 and a half inch height. It may well be that he slept significantly propped up on pillows. Sleeping propped up was a recommended position in the 18th and early 19th century, especially to aid digestion. Today, sleeping with the back elevated can be recommended for problems such as sleep apnea, coughs, or acid reflux.

And Thomas Jefferson said that he rarely caught a cold. Attributing this good health to another unusual practice: "I have, for 50 years, bathed my feet in cold water every morning. and having been remarkably exempted from colds, not having had one every 7 years of my life on average, I have supposed it might be ascribed to that practice." Therapy use of cold water goes back at least to Hippocrates. Thomas Jefferson may have been influenced by a 1715 book in his library, Baynard on Cold Bathing. It reviews a history of beneficial cold immersion and specifically recommends Bathing feet in cold water.

Whole body cold immersion is a bit of a trend today. There are three locations in Charlottesville area where people can cold plunge, i.e. pay to sit in a tub of ice water for several minutes seeking health benefits. Athletes today commonly use ice baths after vigorous workouts. Although research on cold water therapy is not clearly established, there are positive studies in the literature, including a 1997 study that found improvement in immune function. However, modern research does not yet include cold foot baths.

Thomas Jefferson was vigorously active for most of his life. Visitors commented on his stamina. He rode his horse Eagle just three weeks before his death in 1826 at age 83. And while the cause of his death is not completely clear, it does not appear to be due to any lifestyle related illnesses. His core health practices, diet, exercise, not smoking, and moderation in eating and drinking served him well and remain a model for today.

This has been another episode of Mountaintop History, a production of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. Join us for new episodes every two weeks on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and the Virginia Audio Collective. To learn more about Monticello or to plan your next trip, visit us online at Monticello.org.

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A Behind the Scenes Monticello Tour
The Monticello Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which operates the facility without any public funding (Jefferson would be proud of that), provides two different tour options. The House Tour is 30 minutes and covers the eight rooms on the ground floor. The second choice is the Behind the Scenes Tour (90 minutes), which visits the nine rooms on the ...
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Monticello Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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The Best Guide to Visiting Monticello With Kids (Best Monticello Tours)

Where is Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Plantation?

Directions to Monticello

Where is Monticello Located?

Visiting Monticello

When is the Best Time to Visit Monticello?

History of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson

Fun Facts About Monticello

How to Make your Visit to Monticello Better

Visiting Monticello Visitor Center

Monticello Tickets

Monticello Visiting Hours

Visitor Center Area

Things to Do at the Monticello Visitor Center

Shuttle Bus

Monticello App

Tour Monticello

1. Monticello Highlights Tour

Monticello Admission Price:

Highlights Monticello Tour

2. Self-Guided Monticello Tour

Self-Guided Monticello Tour

3. Family-Friendly Monticello Tour

Family Friendly Monticello Tour

4. Behind the Scenes Day Pass

Behind the Scenes Day Pass

What to Do at Monticello Virginia

1. Meet Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Explore Monticello Grounds and Gardens

2. Mountain Top Activity Center

Fun Activities for Kids

3. Get Some Ice Cream or a Snack

4. Visit the North Wing

Jefferson's Travels

5. Explore the Main House Basement

Wine and Beer Storage

Crossroad Exhibit

6. South Wing of Monticello

Life at the Monticello

7. Learn About the Slavery at Monticello

Mulberry Row

Slavery at Monticello Tour

8. Gardens at Monticello

Gardens and Ground Tour

9. Monticello Cemetary

10. Saunders-Monticello Trail

Boardwalk Trail

11. Monticello Scavenger Hunt

Scan the QR Code

12. Visit Monticello Exhibits and Films

13. The Griffin Discovery Room

Activities at the Griffin Discovery Room

Visiting Monticello Shops

14. The Shops At Monticello

Items at the Shops at Monticello

15. Farm Table

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Behind the Scenes Tour is Well Worth It - Monticello

Behind the Scenes Tour is Well Worth It

Guide to Visiting Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Estate

What is Monticello?

Where is Monticello?

How to visit Monticello

What to see at Monticello

The visitor center

Tour the main house

Explore the grounds and gardens

Stop by the family cemetery

Grab a bite at the Monticello Farm Table cafe