100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die

For a small Southern-ish town, Charlottesville, Virginia, sure packs a lot into its geographic footprint. A destination for history buffs, the town is central to the homes of three United States Presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. An academic (and college sports fan) attraction, the University of Virginia, designed, built, and founded by Jefferson, is a large presence. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and just two hours southeast of Washington, D.C., this city i…