Activities & Attractions
Yeah, we've got it all. Really, we do. Where else can you watch a horse race with 15,000 people, write in chalk on the one of the nation's premier public monuments, perform a double lutz on ice, hop on a guided wine tasting tour of area vineyards, visit where Edgar Allan Poe lived, eat famous peach ice cream and see an upcoming musicial star all in one day?
But that's just one day, and there is just too much to do to stay for only 24 hours. Visitors must tour the homes of presidents -- Jefferson and Monroe, ride on the only poled ferry operating in the United States, watch the one of the nation's top collegiate baseball teams, attend the concert of a Grammy winning artist, look at an early printing of the Declaration of Independence, drink America's most award winning Irish Stout and eat dinner on the tables that Dave Matthews once waited on as an emerging musician.
But then there is plenty more to do and see on day three, when you can tour a UNISESCO World Heritage Site, learn how to grow mushrooms, play 18-holes of championship golf among ACC golfers... better yet...scope out the listings below. If something strikes your fancy, click Add to Trip Builder and see how your however many days you can stay shapes up.
Featured Listings
The Gardens of Monticello
- 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-9822 | Fax: (434) 977-7757
- Region: Monticello Area
- Visit Website
The historic gardens at Monticello were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world. Find out what's "In Bloom at... MORE >>
Monticello
- 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-9822 | Fax: (434) 977-7757
- Region: Monticello Area
- Visit Website
No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece and beloved mountaintop home. Monticello is the only home in America recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site. Guided tours of the house are offered daily throughout the year; outdoo... MORE >>
Michie Tavern ca. 1784 - A Virginia Historic Landmark
- 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 977-1234 | Fax: (434) 296-7203
- Region: Monticello Area
- Visit Website
MICHIE TAVERN, located ½ mile below Jefferson’s Monticello, accommodated travelers with food, drink and lodging more than 200 years ago. Today, visitors experience the Tavern’s past through an historical journey which recreates 18th-century tavern life. Servers in period attire offer bountiful COLONIAL MIDDAY FARE. The rustic tavern setting renders... MORE >>
African-American Cultural Arts Festival
- 910 Rockcreek Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
From its beginning in July 1989, this festival celebrates the rich heritage of people of African ancestry and their contributions to the community, the nation and the world. ... MORE >>
Alakazam Toys & Gifts
- 100 E Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 29902
- (434) 971-1717
- Region: Downtown Mall Area
WE ARE A LOCALLY OWNED TOY STORE...
opened in the spring of 2005 by us, a couple of California girls who landed in the south after a whirlwind tour of the universe. We knew in our ... MORE >>
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
- 200 Second Street, NE
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 296-1492 | Fax: (434) 296-4576
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Founded in 1940, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society seeks to study, preserve and promote the history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. The Society strives to ... MORE >>
Howardsville
- Howardsville Turnpike and James River Road
- Scottsville, VA 22902
- Fax: (434) 296-4576
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
After being admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1854, the future Colonel John S. Mosby set up his own law practice in Howardsville, a once thriving community on the James River and Kanawha Canal and at ... MORE >>
Albemarle Cider Works
- 2545 Rural Ridge Lane
- North Garden, VA 22959
- (434) 297-2326
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Albemarle CiderWorks is a family-run Cidery and Tasting Room that produces cider from heritage varieties of apples that can thrive in Albemarle County,Virginia. Thomas Jefferson experimented with ... MORE >>
Albemarle County Courthouse
- 501 East Jefferson Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 972-4083
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
The courthouse is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. There is no admission fee. Closed for state and federal holidays. Court Square buildings are visible from the street at all ... MORE >>
AlbemarleFamily
- 4282 Ivy Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 984-4713 | Fax: (434) 984-4813
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Ivy Publications is the parent company of AlbemarleFamily Living, a monthly publication dedicated to serving families in Charlottesville-Albemarle with useful comprehensive community resources ... MORE >>
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
- 160 McCormick Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22904
- (434) 243-1776 | Fax: (434) 924-4968
- Region: University Area
Special Collections administers over 12 million manuscripts, 2.5 million items in the University archives, and 300,000 rare books, as well as approximately 4,000 maps, over 4,000 broadsides; more than ... MORE >>
AMF Kegler's Lanes
- 2000 Seminole Trail
- Charlottesville, VA 22906
- (434) 978-3999
- Region: Route 29 North
Bowling, pool tables, video games, brew pub & lounge. A great place for a fun family outing, holiday party or corporate event. Full service catering, meeting room and audio visual available. ... MORE >>
Aquatic and Fitness Center
- Whitehead Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 982-5100 | Fax: (434) 982-5012
- Region: University Area
The University of Virginia Aquatic and Fitness Center opened during the summer of 1996. The 98,000 square-foot, $18.5 million complex features an Olympic-sized pool, warm-water pool, whirlpool and ... MORE >>
Arcady Vineyard Wine Tours
- 1376 Sutlers Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 872-9475
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Arcady Vineyard, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, provides private wine tours of the area's best wineries. A private tour takes no more than 2 couples per van. Group tours can take up to 10 in ... MORE >>
Ash Lawn-Highland, Home of President James Monroe
- 2050 James Monroe Parkway
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-9539 | Fax: (434) 293-8000
- Region: Monticello Area
Restored home of the 5th president of the United States and close friend of Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe's 550- acre estate recreates the atmosphere of a working farm, with strutting peacocks, ... MORE >>
Azalea Park
- Azalea Park
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 970-3589
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Azalea Park consists of 23 acres of level land located off Old Lynchburg Road at the southern edge of the City near Interstate 64. The City secured the land in two acquisitions from the Bellmead ... MORE >>
Battle of Trevilians Historic Marker
- intersection of Louisa Rd and Trevilians Square
- Louisa, VA 23090
- (804) 367-2323 | Fax: (804) 367-2391
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
One of many historic markers that commemorate important historic people, places or events. Markers are located on the side of the road and are visible 24 hours a day.
BATTLE ... MORE >>
Bessette Family Farm
- 850 Hog Creek Lane
- Esmont, VA 22937
- (434) 831-2084
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Pastured Chicken, Stew Hens, Eggs, Bread, Jelly
Best of What's Around
- 7129 Scottsville Road
- Scottsville, VA 24590
- (434) 286-7255
- Region: Scottsville
Birdwood Golf Course at The Boar's Head
- 410 Golf Course Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 293-4653 | Fax: (434) 972-6084 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Birdwood is a public golf course rich in history. Its verdant hills were part of a 1739 “upland wilderness” land patent, one of the earliest in the colony. In 1819 Birdwood Pavilion was constructed ... MORE >>
Birthplace of Meriweather Lewis Historic Marker
- Intersection of Ivy Road and Owensville Road
- Ivy, VA 22945
- (804) 367-2323 | Fax: (804) 367-2391
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
One of many Virginia Highway Markers that commemorate people, events or other historic resources within the Commonwealth. Visible from the road 24 hours a day.
BIRTHPLACE OF ... MORE >>
Blenheim Vineyards
- 31 Blenheim Farm
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-5366 | Fax: (434) 293-9983
- Region: Monticello Area
Established in 2000 by owner Dave Matthews, Blenheim Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located 20 minutes southeast of Charlottesville. With two vineyard sites growing Chardonnay, ... MORE >>
Blue Ridge Wine Excursions
- Charlottesville
- Charlottesville, VA 22905
- (434) 531-5802
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Experience the natural beauty of the Monticello Wine Trail or the charm of historic Charlottesville as you traverse the scenic countryside for a day of wine touring and tasting.
... MORE >>
Boar's Head Cooking Classes
- 200 Ednam Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434.972.2229 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
- Region: University Area
Supreme an orange for a fresh fruit salsa. Enclose brie and raspberries in a puff pastry purse. Skewer lamb tenderloin on rosemary sprigs. Our epicurean team will teach you how to make parmesan ... MORE >>
Boar's Head Spa
- 200 Ednam Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434.972.2253 | Fax: (434) 972-6024 | Toll-Free: 800.476.1988
- Region: University Area
A visit to the Boar's Head Spa is a soothing and refreshing experience for both men and women. The staff has designed massage, hydrotherapy, body wrap, facial, manicure and pedicure ... MORE >>
