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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.
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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
Historic Downtown Mall
James Monroe’s Highland
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia
Les Yeux du Monde Art Gallery
Ivy Creek Natural Area
Carter Mountain Orchard
Ivy Inn, Charlottesville, Virginia
The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio
Feast!
McGuffey Art Center
Albemarle Baking Company
Beer Run
Virginia Discovery Museum
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, VA
Birdwood Golf Course at Boar's Head
Jefferson Vineyards
Duck Donuts
Jefferson Theater
Trump Winery
Blenheim Vineyards
Citizen Burger Bar
Charlottesville events:
- Tom Tom Festival - April 16—20, 2025
- Virginia Film Festival
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