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Charlottesville has a large series of attractions for its relatively small size. Sometimes referred to as the "city of the three presidents," the Charlottesville area was the home of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Monticello, Jefferson's plantation manor, is located just a few miles from downtown. The home of James Monroe, Ash Lawn-Highland, is down the road from Monticello. About 25 miles northeast of Charlottesville lies the home of James Madison, Montpelier.

The nearby Shenandoah National Park offers great recreational activities and beautiful scenery. It is famous for its rolling mountains and many hiking trails. Skyline Drive is a well-known scenic drive that runs the length of the park, twisting in between thick forests and sweeping overlooks.

Charlottesville's bustling downtown is the center of business for Albemarle County. It is home to the Downtown Mall, one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the nation, with many stores, restaurants, and civic attractions. The newly renovated Paramount Theater hosts various events, including Broadway shows and concerts. Local theatrics are highlighted by Charlottesville's professional level community theatre Live Arts. Also on the mall is the Virginia Discovery Museum, and a newly built 3500 seat outdoor amphitheater known as the Charlottesville Pavilion. Court Square, just a few blocks from the downtown mall, is the original center of Charlottesville and several of the historic buildings there date back to the city's founding in 1762.

Charlottesville is also home to the University of Virginia. During the academic year, more than 20,000 students pour into Charlottesville to attend the university. UVA's main grounds are located along West Main St., forming a district known as The Corner. This area is full of college bars, eateries, and UVA merchandise stores, and is busy with student activity during the school year.

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