| There are many places to choose between | | | | most of which will not cost a visitor |
| when one thinks of going on a vacation, | | | | too much money, but that doesn't mean |
| but the deciding factor often has to do | | | | the food, or the service suffers. |
| with what the person taking the vacation | | | | Another point of interest, that is part |
| wants to do, which in turn, makes them | | | | historical, but also has much going on |
| look for specific places to do whatever | | | | at the present time, is the University |
| they wish. Charlottesville, Virginia is | | | | of Virginia, which is one of the |
| a great place to take a vacation. Not | | | | highest-ranked schools in the nation, |
| only does it have its share of American | | | | and was founded by Thomas Jefferson, who |
| historical sites, but it also has a | | | | instituted many of the programs that are |
| great number of upscale shopping | | | | still functioning today. One of the |
| locations, serene views of the | | | | greatest feats that can be seen at the |
| Appalachian Mountains, and a diverse | | | | University is the architectural school, |
| sampling of ethnic restaurants. | | | | which has many structures forming a |
| Charlottesville has a ton of affordable | | | | square, around a common, and is used by |
| hotels, but also has a good number of | | | | professors, to teach their students |
| ritzy hotels, along with bed and | | | | about early American architecture, while |
| breakfasts, which makes it an ideal | | | | also instilling a great deal of |
| location for honeymoons, or a short, | | | | knowledge about the Roman and Greek ways |
| romantic getaway. | | | | of construction. Many of the school's |
| One of the most alluring qualities that | | | | buildings were designed by Jefferson |
| invoke many people to travel to | | | | himself, and are highly valued by both |
| Charlottesville is its vital role in | | | | visitors and students alike. The |
| American history. The town served as a | | | | University is very easy to reach, as is |
| vital resource for the Patriots during | | | | any other location in the town, all of |
| the American Revolution, and was even | | | | which can be gotten to via the |
| considered home for Thomas Jefferson, | | | | Charlottesville trolleys, which are |
| James Madison, and James Monroe. It | | | | ideal to anyone desiring a free ride. |
| also played a vital role in the Civil | | | | Charlottesville's surrounding areas have |
| War, and was considered a major point of | | | | much to offer in the same diverse nature |
| interest for the Confederacy. The main | | | | that the town itself offers a vast array |
| historical attraction would have to be | | | | of pleasures to its many guests. There |
| Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, which | | | | are a great number of high class resorts |
| brings in many tourists each year, and | | | | located in Charlottesville, along with |
| is considered to be a great | | | | some that are located only minutes away. |
| architectural model. Monticello is not | | | | Many of these resorts are known for |
| located far from Montpelier, which was | | | | various atmospheres of dining and |
| the site of James Madison's home, so it | | | | lodging, but most of them are highly |
| is quite easy for visitors to make the | | | | ranked by travel guides. Some are even |
| trip to both wonderful dwellings in one | | | | ranked internationally. Bed and |
| day. | | | | breakfasts also seem to be a great way |
| Another advantage of Charlottesville's | | | | to spend a vacation in Charlottesville, |
| lush landscape is the ability for many | | | | and while many of them can be located in |
| in the area to own vineyards, which are | | | | town, the more prestigious ones are |
| another huge hit among the tourists, and | | | | located out near the wineries, and the |
| tend to attract more couples to the | | | | more hilly regions of the area. Many |
| area, especially in the summer months. | | | | packages are often offered by wineries |
| Many different types of wine are | | | | and bed and breakfasts, which sometimes |
| produced in the mountainous regions | | | | may work together to provide deals on |
| surrounding Charlottesville, and some of | | | | wine tasting events, along with discount |
| the wineries are even included in the | | | | lodging that can be very beneficial as |
| more upscale editions of the Monticello, | | | | well. |
| and Montpelier tours. Many people know | | | | Charlottesville is also a great place to |
| California to be a great location for | | | | take the whole family. Many know the |
| the production of wine, but Virginia's | | | | town as a place for more romantic |
| middle region is also well-known for | | | | rendezvous, but Charlottesville does |
| such delicacies. | | | | have its fair share of attractions that |
| One of the greatest places for tourists | | | | the whole family can enjoy. Many of the |
| to visit, when in Charlottesville, is | | | | attractions, along with the historical |
| the town mall, which is not a shopping | | | | displays, are the gracious amounts of |
| center, but half of the whole town's | | | | lakes and parks in the area, which can |
| main street area, which has been bricked | | | | be a perfect way for families to connect |
| off and turned into pavilions, which can | | | | with nature. There are also some |
| be used by surrounding stores, along | | | | wildlife attractions in the area, along |
| with the surrounding restaurants, many | | | | with Jefferson National Park, which is |
| of which are known to be the best in the | | | | not very far away from Washington |
| area. The area is superbly constructed, | | | | National Park, both of which are very |
| and stretches over a third of a mile in | | | | scenic parts of the Shenandoah Valley. |
| length, which does not make it seem | | | | An excursion into Charlottesville is a |
| boring, but only accentuates the many | | | | very peaceful way to enjoy the summer, |
| avenues of creativity found in | | | | and is meant as a location for |
| Charlottesville. The town mall is not | | | | relaxation, which is what it is |
| the usual shopping joint, but instead | | | | primarily used for. Charlottesville |
| has many stores ranging in taste. Many | | | | hosts one of the best higher learning |
| of these stores have their products | | | | facilities in the nation, but it also |
| shipped from other countries, which | | | | hosts some of the best spots that nature |
| tends to add an international feel to | | | | has to offer, along with offering some |
| the city of Charlottesville. The | | | | of the best food, and one of the richest |
| restaurants do much of the same, and | | | | historical locations that any buff could |
| have dishes from all around the globe, | | | | ask for. |