10 Most American Aspects Of CVille

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1. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

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931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, Virginia
Facebook | Website | Twitter | Photo: Monticello FB Page

You can’t get more American than the home of the man who told England what’s what.

2. Our Love Of Burgers

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Photo: Citizen Burger Bar FB Page
Citizen Burger Bar, Boylan Heights, The Gus Burger, The Brookville Burger we have amazing burgers. We even have several veggie burgers so we can all share in this American tradition!

3. Our Diverse Community

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Photo: Charlottesville Downtown Mall FB Page
Okay, so we’re not exactly LA or NYC, but UVA attracts people from all over the world, and our creative culture brings people from all walks of life to our city.

4. Community Involvement And Activism

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Photo: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Charlottesville FB Page
CVillians are always volunteering or making their voices heard at Town Hall meetings. Our passion to impact the community for the better is the same spirit that lead to the freedoms we enjoy today.

5. Apple Picking

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Photo: Carter Mountain Orchard FB Page
There’s no better way to honor American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed than by enjoying America’s favorite fruit!

6. Tubing Down The James River

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Photo: Reeling And Rafting FB Page
Nothing more perfectly embodies the relaxing laid back feeling of Virginia than a lazy afternoon drifting down the river.

7. The Jazz Scene

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Photo: commonwealthSKYBAR FB Page
As we all know, jazz originated in The Deep South. On almost any given night you can find live jazz in CVille.

8. Our BBQ

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Photo: BBQ Exchange FB Page
Because BBQ was so easy to cook in large quantities and the cut of the meat didn’t matter (originally), BBQ became a staple for Southern church functions and gatherings.

9. Boating On Lake Anna

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Photo: Lake Anna Yacht-Club FB Page
We love boating in America and that could not be more evident on Lake Anna!

10. Enjoying A Starr Hill Brew At Starr Hill’s Tasting Room

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5391 Three Notch D Rd, Crozet, Virginia 22932
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America loves its beer. Celebrate American independence with their Grateful American pale ale.

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Maggie Comeau, Content Manager

Maggie Comeau is the content manager of Scoutology. Her favorite things to write about are sweets, brunch and burgers.

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