[Go 01] Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
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The closest airport to Charlottesville. It is a cute, small airport with flights from the major hubs of Atlanta]], Charlotte Douglas International Airport
[Go 02] Charlottesville station
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To travel to and from the station, call for taxi service or take the CAT bus or trolley, if you are not walking.
[See 01] The University of Virginia
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AKA "Mr. Jefferson's University", and together with his residence a . Quite possibly the most beautiful college campus on this side of the Atlantic. Walk around the university and visit the Lawn and the Rotunda. Thomas Jefferson considered the founding of the university to be the crowning achievement of his life, to the point that he requested that this be mentioned on his gravestone instead of his presidency. The University has a monument dedicated to the slaves who built it.
[See 02] Monticello
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The residence and plantation of Thomas Jefferson. The grounds include the house itself, the gardens, slave quarters, and Thomas Jefferson's grave. Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and later President of the United States; he is widely respected for his intellectualism, as well as his political achievements; and he was in many ways a very forward-looking man, who was dedicated to education and to the advancement of the latest science in crop-breeding. However, he was also a large-scale slave-owner, who owned over 600 slaves and had a sexual relationship with one of them, Sally Hemings, and Monticello was a slave plantation. Enslaved people largely built everything you see in Monticello and kept everything operating.
[See 03] James Monroe's Highland
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The residence of James Monroe. Open daily.
[See 04] Michie Tavern
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An inn dating to 1784, now a museum and restaurant. The fried chicken and peach cobbler here are life-changing experiences. Open daily.
[See 05] The Downtown Mall
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Several blocks in downtown Charlottesville have been closed off to traffic, creating a pedestrian-friendly area full of shops and restaurants. The old brick buildings, eclectic stores, and people make this a great place to walk around. Just north of the Downtown Mall on Park Street is the town hall and some of the oldest buildings in town.
[See 06] The Virginia Discovery Museum
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On the Downtown Mall, has a variety of child- and family-oriented exhibits. Closed Monday, open until 5PM other days.
[Do 01] Camryn Wine Tours
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Camryn Wine Tours is a family-owned, Charlottesville-based company established in 2005 and operated by Bill and Cheri Kerr. Specializing in Virginia wine tours, weddings and special events.
[Do 02] Virginia Film Festival
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In late Oct-early Nov.
[Drink 01] Beer Run
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Close to downtown and Belmont, has hundreds of craft beer bottles for sale, 14 rotating draughts, growlers to go, a full restaurant and lively atmosphere with patio seating. Frequent beer tastings and a focus on all natural, organic, local foods.
[Drink 02] Michael's Bistro & Taphouse
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On the corner, Has one of the best and widest selection of beers in town, and specializes in Belgian and European beers.
[Drink 03] South Street Brewery
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Downtown, a good micro-brewery and restaurant
[Sleep 01] Arcady Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
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Wine country B&B. Junior suites with king bed, private bath, wine fridge with bottle of sparkling wine, wine & cheese check in, port & chocolate turn down. Full served country-fresh breakfast with room rate. Views of vineyard out back. Transportation (schedule permitting) included the 6.5 miles to downtown for dinner. Wine tour packages available.