Charlottesville
Speak to one of the locals and they'll tell you that Charlottesville is "Mr. Jefferson's Town." Truly, Thomas Jefferson's legacy does indeed shine brightly here. You'll feel his imprint while strolling past the columns of the University of Virginia's Academical Village, or through the vegetable gardens of Monticello. This town bears the mark of other founding fathers, as James Monroe's home, Highland, is also here (and coincidentally, TJ had his hand in Monroe's selection of the property). Still, "C-Ville" is good for more than a stroll down historical memory lane — just take a look at the youthful, diverse population as proof. You'll find hip coffee shops and hookah lounges, and an outdoor pavilion space that hosts up-and-coming indie music talent each summer. In other words, this central Virginia city encourages you to embrace both its heritage and its forward-thinking movement. Mr. Jefferson wouldn't have it any other way.
JAN
45
26
3.1
FEB
50
28
2.8
MAR
59
36
3.7
APR
70
45
3.3
MAY
78
55
4.2
JUN
86
63
4.2
JUL
89
68
4.8
AUG
87
66
4
SEP
80
59
4
OCT
70
47
3.6
NOV
59
37
3.6
DEC
49
30
3.3
Best Time to Visit
April to May or October
Winery tours and Blue Ridge autumn views
Primary Reason
Urban & Culture
Rural & Wine Country
Historical & Heritage
University
North America
Southeast
USA
Virginia
Top 5 Things to Do
Monticello
University of Virginia
Downtown Mall
Ash Lawn-Highland
Hidden Gem
Ivy Creek Natural Area
Quiet forest and meadow trails just outside the city.