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Things to do in Monticello: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made cultural day trip in Monticello, Virginia, with 5 stops in order.

Cultural trip

History, Landscapes & Southern

5 stops · about 8 hr 15 min of stops · ~$140 per person

Immerse yourself in early American history, culture, and Southern flavors with this seamless day trip around Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the rolling hills of Charlottesville.

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    Belle Restaurant and Bakery

    407 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    Belle Restaurant and Bakery, Monticello

    Try their house-made sourdough pastries or a gourmet breakfast sandwich on the outdoor patio.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Monticello

    1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    Monticello, Monticello

    Pre-book tickets online to tour the iconic mansion, the beautiful gardens, and the historic Mulberry Row.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$42 per person · Directions
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    Michie Tavern ca. 1784

    683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    Michie Tavern ca. 1784, Monticello

    Feast on a buffet of 18th-century Southern comfort foods served by staff dressed in period-accurate attire.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$28 per person · Directions
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    Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store

    1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store, Monticello

    Soak in stunning panoramic views of the Piedmont region and treat yourself to their famous apple cider donuts.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$10 per person · Directions
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    Mockingbird

    421 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    Mockingbird, Monticello

    End your cultural day with elevated Southern dishes created by a multi-time James Beard semifinalist chef.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions

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