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Secret Charlottesville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

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A LOOK INSIDE

Title: Secret Charlottesville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Marijean Oldham
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9781681063324
Price: $22.50

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Charlottesville, Virginia is best known for its role in history, current affairs, and its connection to Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, and the University of Virginia. Secret Charlottesville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure takes readers on a magical tour of lesser-known haunts, pulls back the curtain on the region’s historical sites, and whispers of treasures found around many corners.

This beautiful city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains has so much to offer, from secret swimming holes like Snake Hole, to unfrequented hiking trails like those at Foxhaven Farm, gorgeous hidden gardens like New Dominion Bookshop’s secret rose garden, and historic church graveyards, like Grace Episcopal Church in Keswick. Learn where to find hidden restaurants, like Vu Noodles or Lampo, to delight your palate. Climb a keelboat at Darden Towe Park or a giant salamander sculpture at Wildrock. Explore art from far-flung regions and experience the joy of sports teams with unique challenges. Do you know about Charlottesville’s connection to the Grand Duchess of Russia? Or Edgar Allen Poe? How about the time a famous painter got unstuck from her creative block at the University of Virginia?

From an award-winning skatepark to an underground railroad tunnel, follow Secret Charlottesville through the city’s neighborhoods and neighboring counties to learn more about the history of the area, uncommon landmarks, and surprising connections. Local author Marijean finds inspiration in hidden attractions, outstanding architecture, extra-special restaurants, fun activities, and fascinating backstories. This guide provides behind-the-scenes detail and answers to Charlottesville questions you didn’t even know you had and unlocks local secrets just waiting to be told.

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Charlottesville is constantly changing and that means its bucket list items are changing right along with it. One local author has released a new edition of 100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die.

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Marijean Oldham about her new book Secret Charlottesville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Topics include: Baby goat snuggling and the Blue Ridge Tunnel.

Marijean Oldham’s new book, Secret Charlottesville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure, will be released this month by Reedy Press. An in-person book launch is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at New Dominion Bookshop.

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Weight 0.8 lbs
Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

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