Charlottesville is a city in central Virginia that is home to a population of more than 150,000 throughout its metropolitan region, known as a popular tourist destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains region. It is best known as the home of two early American Presidents, James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson, and as the site of the University of Virginia, which was designed in large part by Jefferson. Living history attractions abound, including Jefferson's famed plantation Monticello and Monroe's residence Highland. Despite its relatively small size, the city is a major cultural center in the southern United States, known internationally for its independent music scene, beer and wine tours, and its Downtown Mall, one of the largest pedestrian shopping districts in the country. For visitors seeking outdoor recreational thrills, the city serves as a major gateway to Shenandoah National Park.

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