Monticello
To Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, his home was more than just a home, it was a passion–even an obsession, according to constitutionfacts.com. His fascination with architecture and engineering resulted in a lifelong commitment to his Charlottesville, Va., estate, Monticello. He was never satisfied with the look of the home and many historical accounts tell how he would finish one part only to tear it down and do it again.
The second and third floors of the home have recently been renovated and include reproductions of diversions that visitors can interact with to get a greater sense of what it was like to live at the estate, which is a United Nations-designated World Heritage Site.
