History buffs, take note: the next time you are trekking through Virginia and are looking for a stop in between Colonial Williamsburg and the busy Northern Virginia/District of Columbia region, consider a detour in Charlottesville. Located approximately an hour west of Richmond and only a few hours from Washington, DC, Charlottesville is a beautiful stop along I-64, rich in American history and a noted hub of culture and arts in the state.

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