The most significant highways passing through Charlottesville are Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 29. Weekly publications include C-Ville Weekly, which also publishes quarterly, bi-annual, and yearly glossies such as Abode (home, garden, architecture), Knife & Fork (food, drink, restaurants), Unbound, (outdoor sports and recreation, environmental issues), Best of C-VILLE (readers’ favorite restaurants, bars, shops, etc. The nearby Shenandoah National Park offers recreational activities, scenic mountains and hiking trails. [73], Charlottesville has four sister cities:[74], Coordinates: 38°01′48″N 78°28′44″W / 38.02990°N 78.4790°W / 38.02990; -78.4790, "Charlottesville" redirects here. was such a jerk. Charlottesville is 99 miles (159 km) from Washington, D.C. and 72 miles (116 km) from Richmond. [29] After the rally, a white nationalist drove a car into protesters, resulting in the death of protester Heather Heyer and causing injuries to 19 others. It's a nice place with the charming atmosphere. In the present day, Charlottesville's Albemarle County is or has been the home of movie stars Rob Lowe, Sissy Spacek, Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard, novelist John Grisham, the poet Rita Dove, the Dave Matthews Band, and the pop band Parachute, as well as multi-billionaires John Kluge and Edgar Bronfman Sr. Add to wishlist Add to compare Share #25 of 323 cafes in Charlottesville #32 of 243 pubs & bars in Charlottesville . When coming to The Southern, try delicious beer. The median age was 27.8 years. Since the city's early formation, it has been home to numerous notable individuals, from historic figures Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, to literary giants Edgar Allan Poe and William Faulkner, to NFL player Ralph Horween. Direct bus service to New York City is also provided by the Starlight Express. Charlottesville High School won the VHSL Group AA soccer championship in 2004. Federally, Charlottesville is part of Virginia's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Denver Riggleman, elected in 2018. Charlottesville is host to the annual Virginia Film Festival in October, the Charlottesville Festival of the Photograph in June, and the Virginia Festival of the Book in March. Amtrak and the city of Charlottesville finished refurbishing the station just after 2000, upgrading the depot and adding a full-service restaurant. It caught fire when some coals taken by Union troops to burn the nearby railroad bridge dropped on the floor. Other magazines published locally include Blue Ridge Outdoors, Charlottesville Family Living and Albemarle Magazine. The arena seats 14,593 for basketball. West Main Street, running from the Corner to the Downtown Mall, is a commercial district of restaurants, bars, and other businesses.[63]. June 12th. Charlottesville has a main daily newspaper, The Daily Progress. The Virginia Men's team won their first NCAA Championship in 1972; in 2006, they won their fourth National Championship and were the first team to finish undefeated in 17 games (then a record for wins). [citation needed], Charlottesville has a large series of attractions and venues for its relatively small size. "In honor of Burley High". Charlottesville was the home of two Presidents, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Every two years, they select a councilor to serve as mayor. Charlottesville is the home of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory headquarters, the Leander McCormick Observatory and the CFA Institute. [25][26][27], Starting in the 2010s Charlottesville received national attention because of local conflict between those who do and those who do not want Confederate symbols removed. It operated Lane High School jointly with Albemarle County from 1940–1974, when it was replaced by Charlottesville High School. I can't see myself enjoying that vibe ever again though tbh. Touring regionally, hitting all our major VA festivals, singing songs about loneliness, love, heartbreak and doing it for over five years now, if you haven’t seen the WW&C (like over at South Street Brewery), catching him tonight at The Southern will be an extrasensory treat — especially considering the sound system they’ve got over there. Schools were segregated by race and blacks were not served in many local businesses. More Info Buy Tickets. Charlottesville has a four-season humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with all months being well-watered, though the period from May to September is the wettest. [55] In 2013 there were a total of 371 crimes reported; of these 38 were violent crimes and 333 were property crimes. The Corner is the commercial district abutting the main grounds of the University of Virginia along University Avenue. My friends and I went to see one of our favorite rappers (dogf*ck) but the DJ who was running/hosting the evening (DJ SG, I believe he's called?) In 2016, Charlottesville had a 3.3% unemployment rate.[50]. Charlottesville is the heart of the Charlottesville metropolitan area, which includes Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson counties. Rarely touring, this instrumental 4-piece quartet from the great state of Texas play a cascading brand of cinematic rock music often compared and linked to purveyors of the sub-genre bands like Mogwai and Godspeed You Black Emperor put on the map ten or so years ago Continue reading →.