Home to the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson's nearby estate Monticello, the small (population 40,000) but vibrant city of Charlottesville also has a relatively visible gay scene and a high proportion of GLBT residents - it's certainly one of the more liberal and artsy communities in the state. It's also a beautiful, historic city with a lively downtown and miles of rolling countryside around it. Here's a photo tour and guide to gay travel in this engaging city.
 Escafe restaurant and gay bar, on the Downtown Mall |  X Lounge, bar and restaurant near the Downtown Mall |  Paramount Theater, on the Downtown Mall |  Monticello, the neoclassical estate of Thomas Jefferson |
 Monticello estate's grounds |  Shenandoah National Park, 25 miles west of Charlottesville |  Skyland Resort, at Shenandoah National Park (55 miles from Charlottesville) |  Pollock Dining Room, at Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park |
 Mudhouse Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar, on the Downtown Mall |  Splendora's Gelato, on the Downtown Mall |  Downtown Mall, a historic pedestrian promenade in downtown C-Ville |
