Charlottesville, Virginia is the gorgeous home of the University of Virginia campus, which features historic architecture designed in part by United States President Thomas Jefferson. Visitors can tour beautiful historic buildings like Jefferson's former estate Monticello and Highland, the former residence of President James Monroe. Stunning historic inns and hotels like the Oakhurst Inn offer chic accommodations in restored settings, including extended-stay apartments for extra space for larger groups. Delicious restaurants like the Tuscan-style Red Pump Kitchen make for great brunch spots, while luxurious spas like the Neroli Spa and Beauty Lounge offer world-class treatments. Friends can also explore the wineries of the Monticello Wine Trail or the microbreweries of the Brew Ridge Trail as part of guided or self-guided tours.

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