Charlottesville, Virginia, located on 10.3 square miles
in the central part of the state, was voted "Best Place to Live in
the United States" by the book Cities Ranked and Rated by Bert
Sperling and Peter Sander in 2004. With a population of 40,437,
Charlottesville is home to the University of Virginia.
With Shenandoah National Park located nearby,
Charlottesville is a visitor’s paradise. The state is rich with history
and thousands come to see Jefferson’s Monticello each year. Wine tours,
ballooning, hiking and world-class entertainment are among the fun things
to do in Charlottesville. Foxfield races steeplechase in April and
October, Virginia Film Festival in October, among other festivals provide
entertainment for visitors and residents alike. In addition, the National
Radio Astronomy Observatory headquarters is located in Charlottesville.
Transportation is available via
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Amtrak and Greyhound.
