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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.

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ACAC - Albemarle Square

  • 500 Albemarle Square
  • Charlottesville, VA 22901
  • (434) 978-3800 | Fax: (434) 978-4982
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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 - Downtown

  • 111 Monticello Ave
  • Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • 434-984-3800 | Fax: (434) 978-4982
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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 >>

The Albemarle Angler

  • 1129 Emmet St
  • Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • (434) 977-6882
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

8 courts, hard surface, with lights.

Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation

  • 108 5th St. SE, Suite 206
  • Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • 434-295-6554 | Fax: 434-295-6554

We are a network of citizens and groups dedicated to promoting balanced transportation options, sustainable land-use and transit-oriented communities through education and leadership in the greater ... MORE >>

Azalea Park

  • Azalea Park
  • Charlottesville, VA 22901
  • (434) 970-3589
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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 Inn

  • 200 Ednam Drive
  • Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • (434) 971-1757 | Fax: 434.972.6024 | Toll-Free: (800) 932-0152
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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

  • Corner of Druid Ave and Rialto Ave
  • Charlottesville, VA 22901
  • (434) 970-3589
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

Birdwood Golf Course

  • 410 Golf Course Drive
  • Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • (434) 293-4653 | Fax: 434-972-6084 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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 Mountain Sports

  • 1125 Emmet Street
  • Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • (434) 977-4400
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

Blue Wheel Bicycles

  • 941 2nd St SE
  • Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • (434) 977-1870 | Fax: (434) 295-8130
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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 >>

The Boar's Head Spa

  • 200 Ednam Drive
  • Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • 434.296.2181 | Fax: 434.972.6024 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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 >>

Bonaire Charters

  • 138 Antioch Springs Lane
  • Scottsville, VA 24590
  • (434) 286-7374
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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
  • (434) 977-3781 | Fax: (434) 977-8814
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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

  • -
  • Charlottesville, VA 22902

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

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

7 courts, hard surface, some with lights.

Charlottesville Ice Park

  • 230 West Main Street
  • Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • 434.817.2400

The Ice Park offers public skating, freestyle sessions, hockey leagues, drop-in hockey, stick and puck sessions, plus skating and hockey classes and lessons for young and old. Birthday parties and ... MORE >>

Charlottesville Running Company

  • 110 Old Preston Avenue
  • Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • (434) 293-7115
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

Charlottesville Shotokan Karate Club

  • Jackson Burley Middle School
  • 901 Rose Hill Drive
  • Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County

We offer classes in traditional Japanese Shotokan karate to the Charlottesville community. Beginners welcome!

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