Home to two U.S. presidents, it’s hard to escape the influence of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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- Find out moreJames Madison's MontpelierHistory MuseumOpen9 AM – 4 PM
James Madison’s Montpelier is located 25 miles northeast of the city.
- Find out moreThe RotundaAcademic BuildingOpen9 AM – 5 PM
Tour the Rotunda and Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson in 1819.
- Find out moreBlue Moon DinerDinerOpen8 AM – 2 PM
Fuel up with breakfast in a vinyl booth at the Blue Moon Diner.
- Find out moreThe Townsman CharlottesvilleHotel
Overnight in one of four unique rooms offered at The Townsman.
- Find out moreIx Art ParkEvent Venue
Attend an event, including summer camp, film screenings, and a farmers market, among the outdoor sculptures at IX Art Park.
- Find out moreThomas Jefferson's MonticelloHistory MuseumOpen8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Monticello, the third president’s primary plantation, sits on a hill just 3 miles from the town’s center, offering sweeping views, extensive vegetable gardens, and educational exhibits. Late afternoon is the best time to capture the classic “nickel view.”
