Outdoors
If you love hiking, camping and the great outdoors, bring your love to Charlottesville and Albemarle County, where outdoor enthusiasts can adventure at every altitude and every speed!
By land there's hiking, disc golf, and horseback riding, and if you looking for something a little splashier, wet your appetite for adventure with tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting. There are even hot air ballooning, high ropes courses and skydiving if you prefer your adventures sky-high.
You can also find fun in any season, because when the weather cools, the region delivers first-rate skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, as well as many ways to enjoy the changing seasons.
Many of the area's outdoor excursions are led by local experts and experienced survivalists, but the area offers acres and acres of land and water for solo exploration, whether along the miles of the Rivanna Trail, the 100+ miles of the Appalachian Trail in nearby Shenandoah National Park or across miles of wilderness areas jointly maintained by Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including the Ragged Mountain and Ivy Creek natural areas.
Featured Listings
Keswick Hall
- 701 Club Drive
- Keswick, VA 22947
- 866-375-9356 | Toll-Free: 866-375-9356
- Region: Monticello Area
- Visit Website
Keswick Club golf course is currently closed for renovation by the legendary golf course designer, Pete Dye. The course will reopen to guests of Keswick Hall at Monticello and members of Keswick Club in Spring 2014. 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 >>
ACAC - Albemarle Square
- 500 Albemarle Square
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 978-3800 | Fax: (434) 978-4982
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers - Charlottesville's leading provider of fitness and wellness services. ACAC allows tourists/visitors to the Charlottesville area (those who live more than 35 miles ... MORE >>
ACAC's Adventure Central
- 200 Four Seasons Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- 434.978.7529 | Fax: 434.817.1749
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
ACAC´s Adventure Central on Four Seasons Drive features seven clay tennis courts, a family learning center, a water park including three outdoor pools, water slides and a grill pavilion in a park-like ... MORE >>
ACAC Downtown
- 111 Monticello Ave
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-3800
- Region: Downtown Mall Area
ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers - Charlottesville's leading provider of fitness and wellness services. ACAC allows tourists/visitors to the Charlottesville area (those who live more than 35 miles ... MORE >>
Albemarle Angler
- 1129 Emmet St
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 977-6882
- Region: Route 29 North
The Albemarle Angler is Central Virginia’s full service fly fishing guide and outdoor lifestyle outfitter. We carry the best fly fishing and outdoor brands in the world including Orvis, Simms, ... MORE >>
Albemarle High School - Public Tennis Courts
- 2775 Hydraulic Rd
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 975-9340 | Fax: (434) 975-9341
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
8 courts, hard surface, with lights.
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 >>
Ballooning at The Boar's Head
- 200 Ednam Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 296-2181 | Fax: (434) 972-6024 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
- Region: University Area
Weather permitting, we fly every day at sunrise. In addition to the cool air and calm winds necessary for ballooning, we find this time of day enhances the beauty and tranquility of the flight. ... MORE >>
Beaver Creek Lake Park
- Beaver Creek Park
- Room 118
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 296-5844
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
115 land acres. 104 water acres. Hours: 7:00am to dark, all year (6:00am peak fishing times). No swimming allowed. Water supply for the Crozet area. Virginia State Fishing License is required. An ... MORE >>
Belmont Park
- Druid Ave and Rialto Ave
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 970-3589
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
One of the finest neighborhood parks in the City, Belmont Park is bounded by Stonehenge Avenue, Rialto Street and Druid Avenue. The park contains a full basketball court, benches, swing set and ... MORE >>
Bike Factory of Charlottesville
- 198 Zan Rd
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 975-2453
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
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 >>
Blue Ridge Balloon Company
- Various locations
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 589-6213
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Blue Ridge Ballooning will help you create one of life's most magnificent memories as you float lighter than air over scenic Central Virginia. Experience the splendor of the Blue Ridge ... MORE >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
- 1125 Emmet Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 977-4400 | Toll-Free: (866) 905-2767
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Blue Wheel Bicycles
- 941 2nd St SE
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 977-1870 | Fax: (434) 295-8130
- Region: Belmont
We strive to give you, the customer, the information you need to make the best decisions about bicycle purchases, accessories and repairs. Every bike is assembled and test ridden by an experienced ... MORE >>
Bonaire Charters
- Various Sites - Beds & Breakfasts
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 981-5260
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Escape with us for a scenic flight over the majestic and tranquil Virginia countryside. Relax and enjoy a romantic fantasy adventure as we drift quietly along in one of the oldest forms of air ... MORE >>
C'ville Bike & Tri
- 629 Berkmar Circle
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 975-1900 | Fax: (434) 975-2925
- Region: Route 29 North
C'ville Bike & Tri is your one stop shop for bike and triathlon gear (swimwear and accessories, tri bikes, wetsuits, and apparel). We have mountain and road bikes for rent daily or weekly (all ... MORE >>
Camp Holiday Trails
- 400 Holiday Trails Lane
- Charlottesville, VA 22903-7774
- (434) 977-3781 | Fax: (434) 977-8814
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Camp Holiday Trails has a Challenge Course and Team-Building Program open to outside groups from late August - late May. A Climbing Wall and several high and low ropes elements are offered. ... MORE >>
Charlottesville Albemarle Youth Lacrosse Club
- 200 Four Seasons Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
CAYLC's mission is to provide the boys with a fun, learning experience that will allow them to improve their skills and become better players by competing against teams from many of the Lacrosse rich ... MORE >>
Charlottesville Community Bikes
- 612C Preston Avenue
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Who Are We?
Charlottesville Community Bikes is a non-profit bicycle shop that works under The Virginia Organizing Project (VOP) to promote environmentally-sound transportation, ... MORE >>
Charlottesville Flight Center
- Charlottesville Airport
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- (434) 964-1474 | Fax: (434) 964-1475
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Charlottesville Flight Center is the expert in aviation services for Central Virginia. We offer pilot training, aircraft rentals, aerial sightseeing and professional photo/video platforms. The CFC ... MORE >>
Charlottesville High School Tennis Courts
- 1400 Melbourne Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 970-3326
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
7 courts, hard surface, some with lights.
Charlottesville Shotokan Karate Club
- Various locations - see listing
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
We offer classes in traditional Japanese Shotokan karate to the Charlottesville community. Beginners welcome!
Classes are held Tuesdays and Fridays:
- 6:30 - 7:15 kids ... MORE >>
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market Crozet
- 1351 Greenwood Road
- Crozet, VA 22932
- (434) 823-1583 | Fax: (434) 979-6277
- Region: Crozet
Chiles Peach Orchard was established in 1974. The original card table sales area has since been replaced with a beautiful new farm market. Open early May through Thanksgiving, the market is ... MORE >>

