Home of the University of Virginia and not to be confused with Charlotte, NC, it is a charming…read moreplace and everyone I met was really friendly. I stayed here for 4 days/3 nights and was in town for a conference. Plenty of good food and bad traffic. Additionally, the city is lovingly referred to as C'ville but if I lived here I would absolutely not say that. I really enjoyed the Historic Downtown Mall area too. There are some good food options here and throughout the metro area. Tourism website: https://www.visitcharlottesville.org Local Government Website: https://www.charlottesville.gov

If Chantelles and Charlizes won't make out with you, then Charlottesville. Tryst me I know. Trust*…read more Charlottesville is a beautiful and historic old city that now is the focal point of the University of Virginia, started by Thomas Jefferson. It has a lot of wonderful elements and aspects to it, and is in a gorgeous setting. There are mountains surrounding the region especially in the direction of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Harrisonburg. There are some pretty delicious food treats hidden away in this town as well such as Bodo's Bagels and the amazing Tortas at Al Carbon. Not to mention the delicious burger at Riverside Grill. There's also a KFT location (get the Lemon Black Tea, or try Honey Oolong, or Winter Melon/Very Berry, both with Black Tea if they'll do it). And there's plenty more if you explore. Much like in my bedroom.

I would like to sincerely thank Firemen Josh and Julius for their help today. I was heading back…read morehome to Northern Virginia from NC this morning when my tire pressure monitoring system light went off. I stopped at the BP next door and the Exxon up the street but neither station had air. Not being from the area, I was nervous and noticed the Firestation next door to the BP. I stopped in and was greeted by Josh and explained my concerns. He too was surprised that neither station had air but did not hesitate to grab a tire pressure checker and check my tires for me. While Josh was checking my tire pressure, Julius joined us and shared with me how his sensors were doing the same thing. Josh assured me that my tire pressures were within range and I could continue my trip but to be sure and stop if needed. I am so grateful for their kindness and putting my worries at ease. Oddly enough, my TPMS light did not come back on and I made it home safely. Thank you!

Every kid in C-ville should come here (to give their parents an excuse to visit). The facility is…read morebeautiful from every angle in every room. It is a first class firehouse and fitting considering the sacrifices these fighters make to do their jobs. That said, I also appreciated that they were very mindful of being able to articulate a return on investment for how money was spent on the station. For instance, they are very green! . . . even the chiefs car is a hybrid. :) It was also sweet to hear our guide (I believe he was the chief) talk about their commitment to the community. They see themselves of members of the community so the firehouse reflects their loyalties to the community. There was Cavalier stuff all over including on the engines. Even the way the chief engaged the preschoolers was so precious. He was enthusiastic, informative and encouraging. Finally, the lobby was amazing. There were several items prominently displayed to pay homage to the fighters who lost their lives on 9/11. It resonated with me that they were all heroes before they died that day, we just became privy to acts of heroism that they had done or were willing to do long before that day. It was very moving. If you are not able to visit, just look at the pictures I posted. We have such rich history of that day in our city.

This place saved my life I was always in and out of jail from the time I was 14 all the way up to…read more2012 which would of made me 32 I had got arrested for arson of a unoccupied dwelling totally guilty not even going to lie that's another story in itself but once I was arrested once I was got thru intake I was asked if I wanted to be a trustee and of course I said yes lol anyway carl belgraves God I hope I spelled it right this man changed my life my 26 months went by with flying colors Carl took me under his wing and helped me with my divorce and helped me learn more skills to help with life all the staff was amazing really cared about me and I can say today I was on probation and in and out of jail from oct of 1994 until February 3 of 2014 I am off papers and being a clean and productive member of society thank you middle river and especially carl

I went inside during normal hours but on a Sunday. Upon eating, shopping, and sightseeing I was…read moredirected towards the police station for public restrooms. The facility was clean, safe, monitored, and readily available. TIP: If you find yourself in Staunton and need to use the restroom, change your child, be in private, the Police Department is open and safe!

This peeling marker is on a big spot of grass in front of the Albemarle County offices. It's seen…read morebetter days, but maybe because it's a "local" marker and not one installed by the State of Virginia. It reads: Triumph of 'The Charlottesville Twelve' Lane High School - French Jackson, Donald Martin, John Martin Venable Elementary School - Charles E. Alexander, Raymond Dixon, Regina Dixon, Maurice Henry, Marvin Townsend, William Townsend, Sandra Wicks, Roland T. Woodfolk, Ronald E. Woodfolk On September 8, 1959, three African American children bravely entered Lane High School by order of US District Court Judge John Paul. With the assistance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the children's parents sued the Charlottesville City School Board for equal access. Their fight began in 1955, following the US Supreme Court decision of the 1954 case, Brown v Board of Education. Parents to action to fulfill their civil rights by petitioning the Charlottesville School Board to transfer their children from the segregated Jefferson Elementary School and Jackson P. Burley High School. The School Board chose to take no action on the petition request. In 1956, Judge Paul ruled that Charlottesville must integrate Lane High School and Venable Elementary School. The School Board filed several appeals contesting the decision to comply with integration. Using the strategy of "massive resistance", Governor James Lindsey Almond, Jr. ordered the closure of Lane and Venable on September 19, 1958 to prevent the integration of the Charlottesville City Schools. When schools in Charlottesville reopened in February 1959, the School Board provided space in the Board office for students to take classes while they determined how to proceed with a plan for integration. On September 5, 1959, Judge Paul ordered the immediate transfer of twelve student who became known as 'The Charlottesville Twelve.'

This marker is located in downtown Harrisonburg near the county courthouse. It points out the…read moreearliest settlement of this area. The marker is in good condition and there is parking nearby. It reads, "Here Thomas Harrison and wife deeded land for the Rockingham County public buildings, August 5, 1779. The same act established both Louisville, Ky., and Harrisonburg, May, 1780. Named for its founder, the town was also known as Rocktown. It was incorporated in 1849. In its vicinity battles were fought in 1862 and 1864. The present courthouse was built in 1897. Harrisonburg became a city in 1916." Harrisonburg is the county seat of Rockingham County. is home to James Madison University, a public research university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, and Eastern Mennonite University, a private, Mennonite-affiliated liberal arts university. The city has become a bastion of ethnic and linguistic diversity in recent years. Over 1,900 refugees have been settled in Harrisonburg since 2002.. As of 2014, Hispanics or Latinos of any race make up 19% of the city's population. [Review 15622 overall - 1353 in Virginia - 1126 of 2021.]

I love to stop in here and chat with the staff. They always have answers to my local questions. I…read moream new in town and they help guide me. They also love my dog and she loves them, so we stop in and say "hi," maybe weekly or every other week.

The next stop on a scenic overview road tour on Interstate 64 will bring you here. This one has the…read moreVDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) Workers Memorial. And of course, a scenic overlook of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This one, in my opinion, seems so much more underutilized. Maybe because people just stopped a few miles up the road. However, if you do bypass this one, you are missing quite the nice view and memorial. The view, will be very similar to the other overlook. The nice part about this stop is the memorial. It is a thought provoking piece. Outlines of a worker or workers that depict those lost while working on the roads throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each one of those persons lost has their name inscribed on the memorial. Something that sadly happens that could be preventable. Take a moment to stop her and let it set in to slow down. Especially if your travels take you through a construction zone.

Ran upon this rather quickly traveling north I-64 towards Charlottesville, VA. Was a beautiful side…read morestop with gorgeous flowers and panoramic views opposite the memorial. Nice to see such a well-kept, beautiful memorial for fallen highway transportation workers.