Charlottesville is located just 110 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. Proximity to the nation’s capital makes it a desirable location for big industries and business. Rich in history, U.S. President Thomas Jefferson called Charlottesville home when he lived in his famous abode – Monticello. A strong support for arts and culture lend to the city’s visual and intellectual appeal, and literature lovers will feel right at home in this Top 10 City for Book Lovers.