Ah, Charlottesville. What can we say that hasn't already been said about the city also known as "C-ville," "Hook-ville" and "Hoo-ville?" In 2004, Frommer's called Charlottesville the United States' best city to live in, and Money Magazine continues to recognize it as the best place to live. It's also the second healthiest place to live, according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance and the best new place to drink wine, Life magazine claims.
And who could forget C-ville's claim to fame when the 1995 classic Major Payne was filmed in town? Hook-ville is a city of many cultures, colors, businesses and tastes, with something for pretty much everyone. Are you the small town type? We have that small-town feel. More of a suburbanite? You'll love our 'burbs. Bustling metropolis? Well ... yeah, we kind of have that too.
What makes Charlottesville so interesting and unique is the city's ability to thrive on a healthy balance between tradition and growth. Wahoos are familiar with the importance of tradition, yet U.Va. students can also embrace change. In Charlottesville, there are places you absolutely must visit and things you must do, plus a plethora of colorful alternatives under the radar. So, new students, be sure to check out these places during your stint in Hook-ville.
Venues. If you're an incoming Hoo, you're definitely going to frequent John Paul Jones Arena
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