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Charlottesville travel Guide
by Jawahn Thompson

There are many places to choose between when one thinks
of going on a vacation, but the deciding factor often has to
do with what the person taking the vacation wants to do,
which in turn, makes them look for specific places to do
whatever they wish. Charlottesville, Virginia is a great place
to take a vacation. Not only does it have its share of
American historical sites, but it also has a great number of
upscale shopping locations, serene views of the
Appalachian Mountains, and a diverse sampling of ethnic
restaurants. Charlottesville has a ton of affordable hotels,
but also has a good number of ritzy hotels, along with bed
and breakfasts, which makes it an ideal location for
honeymoons, or a short, romantic getaway.

One of the most alluring qualities that invoke many people
to travel to Charlottesville is its vital role in American
history. The town served as a vital resource for the Patriots
during the American Revolution, and was even considered
home for Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James
Monroe. It also played a vital role in the Civil War, and was
considered a major point of interest for the Confederacy.
The main historical attraction would have to be Thomas
Jefferson's Monticello, which brings in many tourists each
year, and is considered to be a great architectural model.
Monticello is not located far from Montpelier, which was the
site of James Madison's home, so it is quite easy for visitors
to make the trip to both wonderful dwellings in one day.

Another advantage of Charlottesville's lush landscape is
the ability for many in the area to own vineyards, which are
another huge hit among the tourists, and tend to attract
more couples to the area, especially in the summer months.
Many different types of wine are produced in the
mountainous regions surrounding Charlottesville, and some
of the wineries are even included in the more upscale
editions of the Monticello, and Montpelier tours. Many
people know California to be a great location for the
production of wine, but Virginia's middle region is also
well-known for such delicacies.

One of the greatest places for tourists to visit, when in
Charlottesville, is the town mall, which is not a shopping
center, but half of the whole town's main street area, which
has been bricked off and turned into pavilions, which can
be used by surrounding stores, along with the surrounding
restaurants, many of which are known to be the best in the
area. The area is superbly constructed, and stretches over
a third of a mile in length, which does not make it seem
boring, but only accentuates the many avenues of creativity
found in Charlottesville. The town mall is not the usual
shopping joint, but instead has many stores ranging in
taste. Many of these stores have their products shipped
from other countries, which tends to add an international
feel to the city of Charlottesville. The restaurants do much
of the same, and have dishes from all around the globe,
most of which will not cost a visitor too much money, but
that doesn't mean the food, or the service suffers.

Another point of interest, that is part historical, but also has
much going on at the present time, is the University of
Virginia, which is one of the highest-ranked schools in the
nation, and was founded by Thomas Jefferson, who
instituted many of the programs that are still functioning
today. One of the greatest feats that can be seen at the
University is the architectural school, which has many
structures forming a square, around a common, and is
used by professors, to teach their students about early
American architecture, while also instilling a great deal of
knowledge about the Roman and Greek ways of
construction. Many of the school's buildings were designed
by Jefferson himself, and are highly valued by both visitors
and students alike. The University is very easy to reach, as
is any other location in the town, all of which can be gotten
to via the Charlottesville trolleys, which are ideal to anyone
desiring a free ride.

Charlottesville's surrounding areas have much to offer in
the same diverse nature that the town itself offers a vast
array of pleasures to its many guests. There are a great
number of high class resorts located in Charlottesville,
along with some that are located only minutes away. Many
of these resorts are known for various atmospheres of
dining and lodging, but most of them are highly ranked by
travel guides. Some are even ranked internationally. Bed
and breakfasts also seem to be a great way to spend a
vacation in Charlottesville, and while many of them can be
located in town, the more prestigious ones are located out
near the wineries, and the more hilly regions of the area.
Many packages are often offered by wineries and bed and
breakfasts, which sometimes may work together to provide
deals on wine tasting events, along with discount lodging
that can be very beneficial as well.

Charlottesville is also a great place to take the whole family.
Many know the town as a place for more romantic
rendezvous, but Charlottesville does have its fair share of
attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Many of the
attractions, along with the historical displays, are the
gracious amounts of lakes and parks in the area, which can
be a perfect way for families to connect with nature. There
are also some wildlife attractions in the area, along with
Jefferson National Park, which is not very far away from
Washington National Park, both of which are very scenic
parts of the Shenandoah Valley.

An excursion into Charlottesville is a very peaceful way to
enjoy the summer, and is meant as a location for relaxation,
which is what it is primarily used for. Charlottesville hosts
one of the best higher learning facilities in the nation, but it
also hosts some of the best spots that nature has to offer,
along with offering some of the best food, and one of the
richest historical locations that any buff could ask for.

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