Travel in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is an independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Princess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of England. Charlottesville has a large series of attractions for its relatively small size. Sometimes referred to as the "city of the three presidents," the Charlottesville area was the home of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Monticello, Jefferson's plantation manor is located just a few miles from downtown. The home of James Monroe, Ash Lawn-Highland, is down the road from Monticello. About 45 minutes north of Charlottesville lies the home of James Madison, Montpelier.

The nearby Shenandoah National Park offers great recreational activities. It's famous for its rolling mountains and many hiking trails. Skyline Drive, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a famous scenic drive that runs the length of the park, twisting in between thick forests and sweeping overlooks.

Travel in Charlottesville Attractions

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