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"Indeed
my experience of the different parts of America convinces me that
these mountains are the Eden of the U.S. for soil, climate, navigation,
and health."
- Thomas Jefferson
General
Information
To live in Charlottesville and Albemarle County is to enjoy
sophisticated small city life amid great natural beauty. Set in the
rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, two hours from Washington,
D.C., Charlottesville is home to a variety of cultural organizations
and hosts a wide range of sporting events, annual festivals, and community
programs. Outstanding health care facilities, one of the best school
systems in the Commonwealth, and an unspoiled countryside with many
recreational opportunities ensure a high quality of life. For more
information, see Exploring
the Area.
Rankings
Charlottesville’s
performance in recent national polls attests to its excellent quality
of life.
USA
Today: The best place to live in the USA (#1)
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: The Healthiest Places
to Live in America (#2).
Reader’s Digest: One of the top ten places in
the country to raise children.
Money Magazine: Best Small Cities to Live
in the Nation (#1 in Virginia, #32 nationally).
American Health: The 10 Healthiest Cities for Women
(#6).
Golf Digest: Best Retirement Cities for Golfers
(#1)
Outside Magazine: "One of the Best Places
to be Found" and "One of Seven Dream Towns That Have it
All."
Tennis: Best Tennis Town (#1)
A&E Channel Magazine: One of the 10 Best Places to Live
(#6)
E-Podunk.com: Best Small College Town (#1)
Why Charlottesville?
Hiking,
biking, horseback riding, golf, football games – whatever your
outdoor interest – the Charlottesville area abounds with possibilities.
The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are 15 miles away, the
world-famous Wintergreen Resort is less than an hour’s drive,
and the distinctive Boar’s Head Inn resort is located right
here in Charlottesville.
Local
Web Sites of Interest
Community
Charlottesville Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Monticello Avenue Virtual Village
Thomas Jefferson Planning
District Commission
Charlottesville
Tourism
Local
Weather
Schools
Albemarle County Public Schools
Charlottesville City Schools
Piedmont Virginia Community College
University of Virginia's
College at Wise
University of Virginia
Health
Care
University of Virginia Health
System
Martha Jefferson Hospital
Local
Government
County of Albemarle Homepage
City of Charlottesville
Homepage
Fluvanna
County Homepage
County
of Greene Homepage
County
of Louisa Hompage
Nelson County Homepage
Orange County Homepage
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