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Charlottesville, VA

A visit to Charlottesville offers Laurita and Lauren adventure and meaningful historical explorations. With delicious food at Bodo’s Bagels and Angelic’s Kitchen, and stays at The Clifton and The Draftsman hotels, the hosts get a new perspective on Laurita’s college town. Plus, horseback riding with Indian Summer Guide Service, wine tasting at Veritas Vineyards and a poignant tour of Monticello.

Charlottesville, VA

28m 49s

A visit to Charlottesville offers Laurita and Lauren adventure and meaningful historical explorations. With delicious food at Bodo’s Bagels and Angelic’s Kitchen, and stays at The Clifton and The Draftsman hotels, the hosts get a new perspective on Laurita’s college town. Plus, horseback riding with Indian Summer Guide Service, wine tasting at Veritas Vineyards and a poignant tour of Monticello.

Previews + Extras

  • Bodo's Bagels is a Charlottesville, VA Institution: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bodo's Bagels is a Charlottesville, VA Institution

    S1 E6 - 3m 18s

    Laurita and Lauren explore the Charlottesville food scene with a visit Bodo's Bagels. As they sample some delicious cream cheese and bagel combinations, Bodo's co-owner Scott Smith discusses how they make their famous New York-style bagels. After lunch, the Portees head out for a walk across the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, the Corner neighborhood, and the University of Virginia Lawn.

  • At Veritas Winery & Vineyard, Virginia Wine is Art & Science: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    At Veritas Winery & Vineyard, Virginia Wine is Art & Science

    S1 E6 - 3m 24s

    During their weekend in Charlottesville, Lauren and Laurita take a quick trip to Veritas Vineyard & Winery in nearby Afton, Virginia. This family-owned winery grows 11 different varietals of grapes to produces some of the best wines in Virginia. George Hodson shares the story of how his parents turned a cow pasture into a thriving vineyard and winery over 23 years.

  • Exploring the Life of Sally Hemmings at Monticello: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Exploring the Life of Sally Hemmings at Monticello

    S1 E6 - 4m 52s

    Laurita and Lauren visit Monticello, the historic estate overlooking Charlottesville where Thomas Jefferson, his family and 400 enslaved people lived. Gayle Jessup White, leads them on a tour and discussion about the history of slavery in America. Monticello's "The Life of Sally Hemmings" Exhibit honors Sally Hemmings and how she negotiated freedom for several of the children she had by Jefferson.

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