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Inside Background
Architecture 
Even more than most American cities that date back to the 18th century...
Last edited: 04 July 2006
Culture 
Though at the heart of the state and a true Virginian city—after all, it’s...
Last edited: 04 July 2006
History 
Much of the early history of Charlottesville, founded along the Three Notched...
Last edited: 02 July 2006
Neighborhoods 
Charlottesville has two primary tourist neighborhoods: the area surrounding the...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Recommended Reading 
There are any number of guidebooks for Charlottesville and Albemarle County...
Last edited: 11 February 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Charlottesville’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism, so the city and its...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The Charlottesville area is served by Charlottesville-A... Airport, a small...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Public Transportation 
Your options for getting around Charlottesville on the state’s dollar are...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
One of Charlottesville’s most celebrated and educational events, the Virginia...
Last edited: 04 July 2006
Family Travel 
Charlottesville is one of the best spots to raise a family (in fact it calls...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Drawing off of the city’s active creative community and the atmosphere of...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Nightlife 
Charlottesville is one of the best college town in the nation, and that means...
Last edited: 04 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
If you have a little extra time, a car and an urge to catch some of the sites...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
The Performing Arts 
There are plenty of places to catch a concert or see a play in the city of...
Last edited: 16 September 2006
Shopping 
The overall best area to shop in Charlottesville is along the downtown...
Last edited: 17 July 2009
Sports & Activities 
Charlottesville may not be home to teams from any of the four major sports...
Last edited: 17 February 2007
A Small City with a Big Sound  
After a day of Blue Ridge Mountains/University of Virginia/Monticel...
Last edited: 14 January 2009
Antiques on Route 29 
A splendid day of antiquing can be found north of Charlottesville along Route...
Last edited: 07 May 2008
Community Events 
www.CvilleCalenda... Website for community events and activities in...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Welcome Book 
For the ultimate experience you'll want to get the inside scoop from...
Last edited: 17 July 2009
Blue Ridge Balloon 
Great experience! All was perfect; beginning with the weather.  In an early...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio 
The Glass Palette is a creative studio where you can go to spend a rainy...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
You haven't been to Charlottesville if you haven't eaten at Bodo's. It's a...
Last edited: 15 September 2006
Breakfast 
Because Charlottesville is a college town, there are lots of good, inexpensive...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Late-night Dining 
- Little John's Deli - Pita Pit - Jimmy John's - St. Maarten's Cafe has a...
Last edited: 30 May 2008
Brick Oven 
The Brick Oven is a local pizzaria with very friendly staff, an excellent salad...
Last edited: 15 September 2008
Durty Nelly's Pub - Wayside Deli 
There seems to be some confusion as to the location being covered by this...
Last edited: 16 May 2008
Jak'n Jil 
Jak'nJil has a long history in Charlottesville, and is a family-owned place...
Last edited: 05 January 2009
Miller's 
A great college bar.  This is the bar where DMB got their start, and where Dave...
Last edited: 13 October 2008
Thai '99 Restaurant 
All right... Thai '99 has 2 locations, one on fontaine and the other near the...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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