Just 2 hours south of Washington D.C, along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, steeped in presidential history offers a unique experience in a picturesque setting.
Charlottesville is best known as home to movers and shakers in our nation’s history, welcoming visitors eager to see Thomas Jefferson’s home at Monticello and his lasting academic legacy at the University of Virginia. The famous UNESCO World Heritage site is an architectural masterpiece that reflects its owner and his university. Step back in time with a tour of the house, grounds, and gardens!
And while it’s true that a walking tour of downtown Charlottesville offers a deep look into early-American history, the destination offers far more than just historic sites. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the same sites from a different perspective, kayaking the James or Rivanna, hiking miles of wilderness trails or peddling miles of bike trails and quiet country roads where farmers work land that’s been in their families for generations.