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Washington, D.C. : Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's estate

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The extraordinary house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family. See the books, gadgets, art, furnishings, and objects that reveal Jefferson’s unique mind. As well as the grounds, the Plantation Community.

Practical Information

Monticello is located just outside of Charlottesville, VA, approximately 125 miles southwest of Washington, D.C
From Washington, D.C. and Points North Take Interstate 66 West to U.S. 29 South at Gainesville. Follow U.S. 29 South into Charlottesville and look for the signs for the U.S. 250 West/U.S. 29 South Bypass. Follow this bypass to Interstate 64 East (direction Richmond). Take Interstate 64 East and get off at Exit 121A onto Va. Route 20 South (direction Scottsville). At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) Follow Route 53 East for about 1.75 miles. Immediately after passing under the stone-arch Saunders Bridge, exit right onto the roadway that leads over the bridge and onto the grounds of Monticello.
For satnav (otherwise invalid) - 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-9822 (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
http://www.monticello.org/index.html