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Fall Color
Submitted on 01/10/2012
Question:
We will be in your area mid-October. Is this a good time for Fall Color? If not, when is the best time?
We will be in your area mid-October. Is this a good time for Fall Color? If not, when is the best time?
Answer:
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville & Albemarle County. Predicting Fall leaf peak depends on weather, temperature and climate. Usually for our area late October and early November have been best but there is still beautiful scenery and great weather during mid-October. October is our busiest month in Charlottesville with fall festivals, leaf changes and football games so reservations are usually at a premium. The best fall leaf reports are available late September and early October you can contact Virginia Tourism's Fall Foliage Report - 1.800.424.LOVE, Forest Service Fall Color hotline - 800.354.4595 - Press "8" for the Southern States report, Kkyline Drive/Shenandoah National Park - 540.999.3500 (press “7”) and Blue Ridge Parkway (between Waynesboro and the North Carolina border) - 828.298.0398 (press “7”). Please feel free to call our office closer to the season at tollfreee 877.386.1103.
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville & Albemarle County. Predicting Fall leaf peak depends on weather, temperature and climate. Usually for our area late October and early November have been best but there is still beautiful scenery and great weather during mid-October. October is our busiest month in Charlottesville with fall festivals, leaf changes and football games so reservations are usually at a premium. The best fall leaf reports are available late September and early October you can contact Virginia Tourism's Fall Foliage Report - 1.800.424.LOVE, Forest Service Fall Color hotline - 800.354.4595 - Press "8" for the Southern States report, Kkyline Drive/Shenandoah National Park - 540.999.3500 (press “7”) and Blue Ridge Parkway (between Waynesboro and the North Carolina border) - 828.298.0398 (press “7”). Please feel free to call our office closer to the season at tollfreee 877.386.1103.
brewery tours
Submitted on 01/10/2012
Question:
Are there transportation/package offerings to visit 2-3 breweries in the area for the day?
Are there transportation/package offerings to visit 2-3 breweries in the area for the day?
Answer:
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville & Albemarle County. There are some transportation companies which provide hourly and/trip specific rates for visitors but there are no "daily" trips to breweries. Some companies you may want to try are Camryn Transportation, A Goff Limo, Ambassador Limo, James Limo, Vans on the Go, and Wahooptie Taxi. If you need more information please call one of our travel specialists at 877.386.1103.
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville & Albemarle County. There are some transportation companies which provide hourly and/trip specific rates for visitors but there are no "daily" trips to breweries. Some companies you may want to try are Camryn Transportation, A Goff Limo, Ambassador Limo, James Limo, Vans on the Go, and Wahooptie Taxi. If you need more information please call one of our travel specialists at 877.386.1103.
visit
Submitted on 01/08/2012
Question:
I am interested in a visit with 4 adults, parents and 2 adult children. We would like to have a place to cook some meals and have some privacy. Are there timeshares available in the vicinity?
I am interested in a visit with 4 adults, parents and 2 adult children. We would like to have a place to cook some meals and have some privacy. Are there timeshares available in the vicinity?
Answer:
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville & Albemarle County. The best place for these types of rentals is Guesthouses, 434.979.7264. Joyce Kaswandik operates the rental service and is great to work with! If you have other questions please don't hesitate to contact our office at 877.386.1103.
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville & Albemarle County. The best place for these types of rentals is Guesthouses, 434.979.7264. Joyce Kaswandik operates the rental service and is great to work with! If you have other questions please don't hesitate to contact our office at 877.386.1103.
History
Submitted on 01/02/2012
Question:
Where did Hydraulic Road get its name?
Where did Hydraulic Road get its name?
Answer:
According to our friends at the Historical Society, Hydraulic Road is named for a mid 19th century mill called the Hydraulic Mill. The adjacent neighborhood was known as the Hydrualic area as well. This was close to the site of the Rio Hill skirmish by Gen. Custer and Southern Troops in the area of today's reservoir.
According to our friends at the Historical Society, Hydraulic Road is named for a mid 19th century mill called the Hydraulic Mill. The adjacent neighborhood was known as the Hydrualic area as well. This was close to the site of the Rio Hill skirmish by Gen. Custer and Southern Troops in the area of today's reservoir.
hotel choice
Submitted on 12/29/2011
Question:
I would like to stay at a hotel that is in either a historic area or a beautiful area (like the scenes on your website!) Will be visiting Monticello and then driving back to D C.
I would like to stay at a hotel that is in either a historic area or a beautiful area (like the scenes on your website!) Will be visiting Monticello and then driving back to D C.
Answer:
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. I would recommend staying at the Omni Hotel on the Downtown Mall, the Hampton Inn University, the Courtyard Marriott University or the Red Roof Inn, all of these are located near the University and Downtown areas which are loaded with historical sites. If you like B&B's then you could go with the Inn at Court Square, 200 South Street, the Inn at 400 High Street, or the Dinsmore house.
Thank you for your interest in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. I would recommend staying at the Omni Hotel on the Downtown Mall, the Hampton Inn University, the Courtyard Marriott University or the Red Roof Inn, all of these are located near the University and Downtown areas which are loaded with historical sites. If you like B&B's then you could go with the Inn at Court Square, 200 South Street, the Inn at 400 High Street, or the Dinsmore house.
Transport from Charlottesville to Monticello
Submitted on 12/27/2011
Question:
It would be appreciated if you could advise if there are any day tours run from Charlottesville to Monticello. i shall be arriving by Amtrak and will not have a vehicle.
It would be appreciated if you could advise if there are any day tours run from Charlottesville to Monticello. i shall be arriving by Amtrak and will not have a vehicle.
Answer:
Coming by train is a wonderful way to visit Charlottesville! Depending on where you stay, you are often within walking distance of many venues, restaurants and attractions. However, Monticello is not one of them. Situated on top of Carter's Mountain, the road to Monticello is curvy and narrow. Transportation options to Monticello are limited and a taxi is usually your best option. Some hotels provide shuttles to Monticello but would need to be checked on an individual basis. There are options to choose from on our Transportation website. If you have additional questions please call our office at 877.386.1103 and let one of our travel specialists assist you.
Coming by train is a wonderful way to visit Charlottesville! Depending on where you stay, you are often within walking distance of many venues, restaurants and attractions. However, Monticello is not one of them. Situated on top of Carter's Mountain, the road to Monticello is curvy and narrow. Transportation options to Monticello are limited and a taxi is usually your best option. Some hotels provide shuttles to Monticello but would need to be checked on an individual basis. There are options to choose from on our Transportation website. If you have additional questions please call our office at 877.386.1103 and let one of our travel specialists assist you.
Best Location to stay
Submitted on 12/23/2011
Question:
I am planing to come to Charlottesville in June for the Look3 photography conference. I would like accommodations where I can just leave the car parked and walk to all the events and galleries associated to Look3. Can you advixe me on where I should look for accommodations?
I am planing to come to Charlottesville in June for the Look3 photography conference. I would like accommodations where I can just leave the car parked and walk to all the events and galleries associated to Look3. Can you advixe me on where I should look for accommodations?
Answer:
Look3 is a wonderful event! We love having all the fantastics photos and photographers in town. Most events take place on the Downtown Mall and/or can be accessed by traveling the free trolley. I would suggest lodging at the Omni, Hampton Inn and Suites University, Courtyard by Marriott UVA, Red Roof Inn, 200 South Street B&B, Court Square B&B, The Inn at 400 West High Street, Dinsmore House or Leathers-Snyder B&B.
Look3 is a wonderful event! We love having all the fantastics photos and photographers in town. Most events take place on the Downtown Mall and/or can be accessed by traveling the free trolley. I would suggest lodging at the Omni, Hampton Inn and Suites University, Courtyard by Marriott UVA, Red Roof Inn, 200 South Street B&B, Court Square B&B, The Inn at 400 West High Street, Dinsmore House or Leathers-Snyder B&B.
restaurants on Christmas day
Submitted on 12/22/2011
Question:
How can I find out what restaurants are open on Christmas Day, 2011?
How can I find out what restaurants are open on Christmas Day, 2011?
Answer:
Go to www.visitCharlottesville.org, click in the middle of the homepage where it says "Click Here to Download Our Open for the Holidays Guide".
Go to www.visitCharlottesville.org, click in the middle of the homepage where it says "Click Here to Download Our Open for the Holidays Guide".
New Year's Eve
Submitted on 12/14/2011
Question:
I'll be in Charlottesville for New Year's Eve. I'm looking for something fun to do that's pretty low-key. No big hotel parties. What do you suggest?
I'll be in Charlottesville for New Year's Eve. I'm looking for something fun to do that's pretty low-key. No big hotel parties. What do you suggest?
Answer:
A stay in Charlottesville and Albemarle County is a fantastic way to ring in the New Year! There are events at Keswick Hall, the X-Lounge, Clifton Inn, Commonwealth Restaurant and Skybar, the Palladio at Barboursville and there is always the family fun filled Virginia First Night on the Downtown Mall which features alcohol-free activities for the whole family beginning at 2 p.m. All other restaurants and bars are open their usual Saturday hours. There is also public ice skating at Main Street Arena until 1 a.m.
A stay in Charlottesville and Albemarle County is a fantastic way to ring in the New Year! There are events at Keswick Hall, the X-Lounge, Clifton Inn, Commonwealth Restaurant and Skybar, the Palladio at Barboursville and there is always the family fun filled Virginia First Night on the Downtown Mall which features alcohol-free activities for the whole family beginning at 2 p.m. All other restaurants and bars are open their usual Saturday hours. There is also public ice skating at Main Street Arena until 1 a.m.
Restaurant
Submitted on 12/13/2011
Question:
We will be in Charlottesville on Christmas. Can you recommend a couple of restaurants that will be open on Christmas day?
We will be in Charlottesville on Christmas. Can you recommend a couple of restaurants that will be open on Christmas day?
Answer:
Christmas is Charlottesville is a wonderful time! A great atmosphere, great people and great food! Restaurants which plan to be open for Christmas Day are: Fossett's at Keswick Hall, Michie Tavern, The Old Mill Room at Boar's Head, The Pointe at the Omni Hotel Downtown and Clifton Inn. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Christmas is Charlottesville is a wonderful time! A great atmosphere, great people and great food! Restaurants which plan to be open for Christmas Day are: Fossett's at Keswick Hall, Michie Tavern, The Old Mill Room at Boar's Head, The Pointe at the Omni Hotel Downtown and Clifton Inn. Reservations are strongly recommended.
