Take a step back in time and visit Thomas Jefferson's historic Monticello home Explore the beautiful architecture and bustling grounds of the nearby University of Virginia Discover the charm of downtown Charlottesville, featuring an array of shopping and restaurants See More Spend a day searching for your favorite new chardonnay or riesling in one of our area's vineyards Take a historical day trip to James Monroe's home, Ash Lawn-Highland Take in the beauty of America's favorite drive along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway See Less