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