Quirky University terminology
by mikelisaanna
The students and professors at the University of Virginia (UVa) have quirky terminology that is unique and immediately identifies the user as a member of the university community. For example, they call the university's campus "The Grounds" and NEVER use the word campus. Also, instead of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, UVa has "first years", "second years", "third years" and "fourth years". Thomas Jefferson is usually referred to as "Mr. Jefferson". Also, the part of the school where undergraduates take business classes is called the "Comm School" (short for School of Commerce) instead of the Business School.
Brewery & hops farm
by annwaters90
Blue Mountain Brewery is a must-do. This new brewery at the gorgeous foothills of the Blue Ridge. You can enjoy great food and take a tour of the microbrew in Afton, right between Charlottesville and Wintergreen. After your tour, lounge on the big patio and enjoy a great meal, tasty beer and a view of the picturesque countryside. Come on the weekends for local music too.
Flowers of Monticello
by matcrazy1
Walking around the West Lawn of Jefferson's house in Monticello I amazed colorful flowers in bloom in late October. Well, there are more blooming flowers in April, May, I am sure but... those I was lucky to see looked great as well.
Jefferson was a passionate gardener and he grew over 100 species of herbaceous flowers at Monticello. He received seeds by ship from Paris. For fans of gardening there are guided garden tours (free of charge; one hour) - ask for details at the ticket office.
Architecture off the beaten path
by matcrazy1
As usual, in especially smaller American cities and towns, I took at least 30 min. walk without a map (next time I'll use GPS not to get lost :-) just to see what's around the corner.
In Charlottesville I've found empty streets with 2-3 floor brick, square buildings and old, large advertisements written on the walls. Something I knew well from movies - boring for Americans, I suppose but may be interesting for a foreign visitor who looks at the buildings for the first time.
hey our old friend Sam...
by billus
hey our old friend Sam -Walmart-Walton is really going gangbusters now that martha stewart and her k-mart cronies are going up the river. Now I'll have to look to Sam for my McMonticello furnishings.
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Wines from local Vineyards
Michie Tavern, Gent’s Room’s Beds, May 2009
The Ordinary at Michie Tavern, May 2009
University of Virginia, its Campus Trees
