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1. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Historic Downtown Mall

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4. James Monroe’s Highland

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5. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Les Yeux du Monde Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Ivy Creek Natural Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Carter Mountain Orchard

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9. Ivy Inn, Charlottesville, Virginia

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10. The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Feast!

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12. McGuffey Art Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. Albemarle Baking Company

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14. Beer Run

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15. Virginia Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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17. Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, VA

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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18. Birdwood Golf Course at Boar's Head

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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19. Jefferson Vineyards

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. Duck Donuts

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21. Jefferson Theater

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22. Trump Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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23. Blenheim Vineyards

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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24. Citizen Burger Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Two U.S. Presidents called Charlottesville, Virginia home: Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Visit the famous Monticello and James Monroe’s Highland, explore the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, take the kids to the Virginia Discovery Museum, and stop by the unique Les Yeux du Monde Art Gallery.


Charlottesville events:
- Tom Tom Festival - April 16—20, 2025
- Virginia Film Festival

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