Not Worth $17, If Not a History or Jefferson Fan

• 1 out of 5 stars by Archies from Richmond, Virginia
• January 7, 2010

Quote: The tour of the house given by the tour-guide was informative but did not include anything which you will not find on the internet. The house was also not impressive enough considering the $17 entry fee. The tour includes just the living room,... Read the full Monticello review

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• 4 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
• December 16, 2006

Quote: "No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." T. JeffersonI am probably the only American not particularly enthused with Thomas Jefferson. I think it began when I realized that... Read the full Monticello review

From journal Captivating Charlottesville

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• 5 out of 5 stars by daph24ne from Alexandria, Virginia
• May 23, 2006

Quote: In touring Monticello, I felt that I was able to catch a glimpse into the life of one of America's founding fathers. I found it very interesting that he had spent so much of his fortune on Monticello and trying to "keep up appearances." During the... Read the full Monticello review

From journal Virginia in the Fall

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• 0 out of 5 stars by Bev'sTravels from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
• February 3, 2006

Quote: You really start to understand how brilliant this man was, and what it would be like to visit him at his home before and after he became president. Hear about his financial difficulties and see some of his inventions. He was an avid reader, and many... Read the full Monticello review

From journal Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson

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Monticello Tour

• 5 out of 5 stars by spinalnurse from Fayetteville, North Carolina
• August 14, 2004

Quote: This is a great walking tour of Thomas Jefferson's home. Walk through the vegetable gardens as well as a breathtaking bulb garden. Lots of interesting national history that kids and adults enjoy. Great gift shop! Can be chilly and damp...good... Read the full Monticello review

From journal Virginia Retreat

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• 4 out of 5 stars by nilgun from , Virginia, Turkey
• July 10, 2002

Quote: If you look at the back of a 5 cent you will see an engraving of Monticello, home of the third US president Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson had many properties but only two residences. (His second residence is called Poplar Forest. He also owned the... Read the full Monticello review

From journal Historical Charlottesville

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• 4 out of 5 stars by Carmen from Cary, North Carolina
• July 7, 2000

Quote: Thomas Jefferson is rarely given the credit he deserves for being an extrodinary American. Yes, there's scandal, but that's not what Jefferson was about. That's quite obvious at your first look at Monticello, which mean's 'little mountain.' His... Read the full Monticello review

From journal Jeffersonain living in Charlottesville, VA

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