Charlottesville sits along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers visitors a Southern experience in a scenic setting. This lively city has incredible restaurants, quaint boutique shops, the stately brick-lined Downtown Mall, various galleries, numerous museums, and a diverse collection of events all year round. They are well known for their more than 30 local orchards and vineyards as well as two UNESCO World Heritage Sites dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, his home Monticello, and the “Academical Village” at the University of Virginia. Azalea Park, Beaver Creek Lake, the Freedom of Speech Wall, Paramount Theater, and the Morea Gardens are also worth a visit.

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