Charlottesville
Charlottesville Mall
1. BRIMMING WITH HISTORY. Charlottesville boasts five spots that not only preserve its history, but also add to the area’s scenic beauty. Monticello, the University of Virginia, Historic Court Square, Ash Lawn-Highland and Michie Tavern all present tours, special events and educational programs to pique your interest.
2. TAKE CARE. The city is home to top-ranked University of Virginia Health System, founded by Thomas Jefferson. Its University of Virginia School of Medicine is ranked 10th in the nation among state-assisted medical schools.
3. MALL WITH IT ALL. There’s more to the Historic Downtown Mall than shopping. Yes, there are more than 120 shops (boutiques, specialty stores and more) to browse, but this urban pedestrian mall also contains 30 restaurants, a six-screen movie theater, ice skating rink and outdoor pavilion.
Population: 40,745
Average Home Value: $275,000
Chamber of Commerce: 434-295-3141