"This is Thomas Jefferson Country... " a Charlottesville Travel Page by Hopkid

The seat of government of Albemarle County and founded in the 18th century, Charlottesville is a great little town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for Princess Charlotte, wife of King George III of England, it is probably most famous as the location of the home of Thomas Jefferson, the man who wrote the U.S. Declaration of Independence, was the third president of the U.S., and who originated and organized the western exploration of the newly purchased Louisiana Territory that was headed by Merriweather Clark and William Clark. He also founded the University of Virginia, which today is regarded as one of the finest public universities in the country.

C'ville is mainly a college town of approximately 45,000 people and is often rated as one of the best small cities in which to live. Besides Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, there are other historical sites and some interesting restaurants as well. My tips here will cover some restaurants and hotels with the tourist traveler in mind. I hope they help!