There’s a decidedly special quality to this small Southern city with an impressive footprint.
To visitors, Charlottesville feels simultaneously humble yet celebrated, groundbreaking but still connected to its roots.
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May, June, and July when the university is not in session will be less crowded.
Autumn in Charlottesville is both beautiful and busy.
Fall foliage blankets the landscape, and college football brings crowds from across the country.
Expect to hear chants of “Wahoowa” while rooting on the Cavs.
In 1987, UNESCO named the university, along with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a World Heritage Site.
Uber and Lyft rides are also available in the area.
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There are three locations in the area; most students go to the location on The Corner.
Reservations are recommended, but bar seating is first-come, first-serve.
The Lawn is surrounded by academic and residential buildings dating back to the early 1800s.
At the north end, you’ll see the Rotunda, one of the most recognizable buildings on campus.
During the academic year,tours of the Rotundaare offered every day at 11am.
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If you continue north, you’ll come across Beta Bridge on Rugby Road.
TheMonticello Wine Trailhas an extensive list of wineries all within a 25-mile drive of Charlottesville to visit.
At Castle Hill, guests can order their Virginia-made cider by the flight, glass, or bottle.
Courtesy of MarieBette Café and Bakery
Most need a full day to complete the hike, as the 9.5-mile loop usually takes around five hours.
One thing to note is that the City Market is for the early risers.
Surrounding neighborhoods include Venable, Jefferson Park Ave, Poplar Glen, and 10th & Page.
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Belmont:Within walking distance of the Downtown Mall, the Belmont neighborhood is quieter and more residential.
Belmont sits southeast of the city and combines two neighborhoods in one, Belmont and Carlton.
Barracks/Rugby:As its name suggests, Barracks/Rugby is made up of several neighborhoods.
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The Barracks area, on Barracks Road, features narrow residential roads and elegant homes.
In autumn, crisp temperatures arrive in the city, and the occasional snowfall occurs in the winter months.
The following are average Fahrenheit lows and highs by month.
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