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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
- Visit Website
Keswick Club is the perfect blend of "classical" and "modern" golf course architecture. It's a wonderful setting of exceptional natural beauty, featuring tall ancient oaks, grassy wetlands and spectacular mountain views as well as a variety of lakes and streams. Fred Findlay, a Scottish immigrant and renowned designer of several courses in central Virginia, built Keswick's original course in 1948. The Arnold Palmer Golf Course Design Company completed a redesign of the course in 1992, elevating Keswick to the status of an Arnold Palmer Signature Course. The golf course at Keswick Hall is one of only nine in the state (and only 411 internationally) that have received its Audubon Environmental Certification. The 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Course is a private course. To play our Audubon-certified course, you must be an over night guest of Keswick Hall or a member of Keswick Club. MORE >>
Monticello
- 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-9822 | Fax: (434) 977-7757
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
- 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; outdoor gardens and plantation tours are offered daily April-October. MORE >>
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'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 >>
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: 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
- Region: Downtown Mall Area
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
- 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
- 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 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: 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 Balloon Company
- Various locations
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 589-6213
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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: 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 >>
Boar's Head Spa
- 200 Ednam Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434.972.2253 | 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
- Various Sites - Beds & Breakfasts
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 981-5260
- 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 22903-7774
- (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
- 200 Four Seasons Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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.




