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Free Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

15 Free Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville lies in Albemarle County, Central Virginia, about a hundred miles southwest of Washington, DC, and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. Informally known as C'ville, it’s an independent city and Albemarle County’s county seat and was named after Queen Charlotte of Britain. Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe

Albemarle County, VA

15 Best Things to Do in Albemarle County, VA

Albemarle County is a county in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Established in 1744, Albemarle County used to belong to Goochland County. The city of Charlottesville is the county seat, an independent enclave entirely encircled by the county. Charlottesville has earned the No. 22 spot on Livability's list of the

Charlottesville, VA

15 Best Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

The origins of Charlottesville, Virginia, date back to the 17th century when English settlers first colonized the area. The town was officially founded in 1762 and named after Queen Charlotte Sophia, consort of King George III. Over the years, Charlottesville has become a thriving community known as a popular tourist