A charming, lively Virginia university town, Charlottesville is a fascinating place to learn about the country’s history. Start your exploration by taking a guided tour of the city’s stately historic homes. You will also learn about American founding fathers Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison and about the way of life during their times. You will see a building designed by Jefferson and the dorm room at the university where the poet Edgar Allan Poe lived. Take the kids to the Virginia Discovery Museum to tinker, explore, and learn – there is always something new there. Stretch your legs and get some fresh air on the scenic Saunders-Monticello Trail.

If they still have some energy, take the kids to Bounce-n-Play, an indoor playground where they can climb, slide, bounce, and paint.

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