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Charlottesville, Virginia is truly one of the most beautiful and unique areas in our country. Each year over half a million travelers visit the Charlottesville area, enjoying the natural beauty of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, Skyline Drive and the many historical attractions.
For those who enjoy history, Charlottesville is the place. Known as Jefferson Country, this area is the home of Thomas Jefferson and his legacy of leadership and free thought. The values and traditions of Jefferson, the nations's third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, are displayed throughout his home Monticello, and at the University of Virginia, which he founded. But Charlottesville is more than just history; it's a thriving cultural community representing the past and the present, offering the finest in dining, shopping, the arts, sporting events, and education.
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