Monticello (pronounced Monta-chello) is an autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson. Our third President, who is revered as the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson designed, re-designed, built and rebuilt Monticello over 40 years.

Monticello is the only house in America on the United Nation's prestigious World Heritage List of sites that must be protected at all costs.

This is the vegetable garden at Monticello, much as it was when Thomas Jefferson designed it. A most notable achievement of Jefferson's Presidency was the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803.

Thomas Jefferson once penned these words:"All my wishes end where I hope my life will end, at Monticello."

His wish came true. He died at Monticello on July 4, 1826, on the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia in 1819.

Jefferson designed all the original buildings at the University.

This is the beautiful entrance portico. Doesn't it look similar to the dome at Monticello?

While there are over 18,000 students enrolled at the University of Virginia, here a lone student walks across the landscaped campus.

How about if we head toward the Shenandoah Mountains? All aboard, and we're off.

There are few places that can boast of scenic mountains, comfortable lodgings in historic districts, and amenities that are in Shenandoah National Park. The road you see in the distance is the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The 196,000 acre park is a natural wonder. There are clear, rushing streams, numerous waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

I have an idea. Why don't I stop talking, and we'll just enjoy the beauty and serenity of Shenandoah National Park.

And a couple more for good measure.

Just south of Shenandoah National Park is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Here is Virginia's Natural Bridge. It is 215 feet high and connects Short Mountain with the Blue Ridge Mountains. U.S. Route 11 runs over Natural Bridge.

There's so much more to see in Virginia, but this will be our last stop this time. Maybe we can all come back again another day.

...And that's what it is about Virginia!

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