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Charlottesville Travel Guide

There are many places to choose between whentoo much money, but that doesn't mean the
one thinks of going on a vacation, but thefood,  or  the  service  suffers.
deciding factor often has to do with what the
person taking the vacation wants to do, whichAnother point of interest, that is part
in turn, makes them look for specific placeshistorical, 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 Americanthe nation, and was founded by Thomas
historical sites, but it also has a greatJefferson, who instituted many of the
number of upscale shopping locations, sereneprograms that are still functioning today.
views of the Appalachian Mountains, and aOne 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 affordablewhich has many structures forming a square,
hotels, but also has a good number of ritzyaround a common, and is used by professors,
hotels, along with bed and breakfasts, whichto teach their students about early American
makes it an ideal location for honeymoons, orarchitecture, 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 thatbuildings were designed by Jefferson himself,
invoke many people to travel toand are highly valued by both visitors and
Charlottesville is its vital role in Americanstudents alike. The University is very easy
history. The town served as a vital resourceto reach, as is any other location in the
for the Patriots during the Americantown, all of which can be gotten to via the
Revolution, and was even considered home forCharlottesville trolleys, which are ideal to
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Jamesanyone  desiring  a  free  ride.
Monroe. It also played a vital role in the
Civil War, and was considered a major pointCharlottesville's surrounding areas have much
of interest for the Confederacy. The mainto offer in the same diverse nature that the
historical attraction would have to be Thomastown itself offers a vast array of pleasures
Jefferson's Monticello, which brings in manyto its many guests. There are a great number
tourists each year, and is considered to be aof high class resorts located in
great architectural model. Monticello is notCharlottesville, along with some that are
located far from Montpelier, which was thelocated only minutes away. Many of these
site of James Madison's home, so it is quiteresorts are known for various atmospheres of
easy for visitors to make the trip to bothdining 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 lushbreakfasts also seem to be a great way to
landscape is the ability for many in the areaspend a vacation in Charlottesville, and
to own vineyards, which are another huge hitwhile many of them can be located in town,
among the tourists, and tend to attract morethe more prestigious ones are located out
couples to the area, especially in the summernear the wineries, and the more hilly regions
months. Many different types of wine areof the area. Many packages are often offered
produced in the mountainous regionsby wineries and bed and breakfasts, which
surrounding Charlottesville, and some of thesometimes may work together to provide deals
wineries are even included in the moreon wine tasting events, along with discount
upscale editions of the Monticello, andlodging  that can be very beneficial as well.
Montpelier tours. Many people know
California to be a great location for theCharlottesville is also a great place to take
production of wine, but Virginia's middlethe whole family. Many know the town as a
region is also well-known for suchplace 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 toMany of the attractions, along with the
visit, when in Charlottesville, is the townhistorical displays, are the gracious amounts
mall, which is not a shopping center, butof 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 intonature. There are also some wildlife
pavilions, which can be used by surroundingattractions in the area, along with Jefferson
stores, along with the surroundingNational Park, which is not very far away
restaurants, many of which are known to befrom Washington National Park, both of which
the best in the area. The area is superblyare very scenic parts of the Shenandoah
constructed, and stretches over a third of aValley.
mile in length, which does not make it seem
boring, but only accentuates the many avenuesAn excursion into Charlottesville is a very
of creativity found in Charlottesville. Thepeaceful 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 productsCharlottesville hosts one of the best higher
shipped from other countries, which tends tolearning facilities in the nation, but it
add an international feel to the city ofalso hosts some of the best spots that nature
Charlottesville. The restaurants do much ofhas to offer, along with offering some of the
the same, and have dishes from all around thebest food, and one of the richest historical
globe, most of which will not cost a visitorlocations that any buff could ask for.



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