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Charlottesville, Virginia
Read my posts about the beautiful city of Charlottesville and some excellent places to visit in and around the city.


Monticello – Thomas Jefferson Residence
Monticello, located outside of Charlottesville, was the home of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States, and the man who...

Boaz Albert
Nov 8, 20171 min read


Michie Tavern
The original Michie Tavern was established in 1784 and served lots of travelers with food and lodging. In 1927 the new owner moved it...

Boaz Albert
Nov 8, 20171 min read


The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
How comes that the only museum of Indigenous Australian art outside Australia is located in Virginia from all places? It isn't clear....

Boaz Albert
Nov 7, 20171 min read


Grand Caverns Virginia
The Grand Caverns are limestone caverns located in Grottoes, Virginia, a 50-minute drive from Charlottesville. The site claims it was...

Boaz Albert
Nov 7, 20171 min read


UVA - University of Virginia
The University of Virginia was established by Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States, in 1819 as a public institution....

Boaz Albert
Nov 6, 20171 min read


Carter Mountain Orchard
I decided to visit Carter Orchard on the spot while driving back from the Highland to Charlottesville. It is an excellent place to buy...

Boaz Albert
Nov 6, 20171 min read


James Monroe's Highland
The guided tour tells the story of the Highland, including details on the burned main house that his remaining was discovered only in...

Boaz Albert
Nov 6, 20171 min read


James Madison's Montpelier
Montpelier is the plantation house of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. Madison is known as the father of the...

Boaz Albert
Nov 6, 20171 min read


Charlottesville Downtown Mall
The Downtown Mall is a pedestrian street, full of shops, restaurants, and entertainment, located in historic buildings. Lovely place to...

Boaz Albert
Nov 5, 20171 min read


Charlottesville Jefferson Street
A beautiful old street hosts some of the city's more exciting and essential buildings, dated back to the 18th century. I started at the...

Boaz Albert
Nov 5, 20171 min read
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