Charlottesville, VA

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, Virginia is a largely undiscovered destination for weekend travel, yet offers everything you would want for an enjoyable getaway; great accommodations and dining and plenty of interesting things to do. Charlottesville is best known as the home of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello  and while a visit to Monticello is worth the trip alone, Charlottesville is so much more than just that. Two other presidents, Madison and Monroe had homes here…