Wine with a view is what we do best. Welcome to the Monticello AVA, one of the top wine regions in the country. Here the Blue Ridge Mountains present unrivaled fall color. From stony peaks to the vines in the valleys it will descend: dark red, brilliant yellow, crisp orange. The first of the leaves…
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The first day of fall—Tuesday, September 22 nd —is right around the corner. Though peak fall color won’t arrive till mid to late October, the boldest leaves have already begun to change from green to yellow. From the heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the banks of the Rivanna River, fall is…
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Here in Charlottesville and Albemarle County the road is the destination. There’s so much to do that, if you’re visiting correctly, you’ll be in and out of your car all trip! Load up your bikes or kayaks to take full advantage of our beautiful natural areas. More on that later. Experiencing the Blue…
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Downtown Charlottesville, the University of Virginia, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Crozet, Scottsville, the Rivanna River… It takes at least a long weekend to fully appreciate what makes our area so dynamic. Two activities with a break for lunch in between, however, is just enough time to enjoy the…
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Catching Charlottesville and Albemarle County at its natural best is simple, no matter the season. Rivers The southern border of Albemarle County fits against the James River, pictured below: The Rivanna River, above, is a mile and a half east of Charlottesville's downtown mall. The eastern…
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Downtown Charlottesville is a 25-minute drive from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park and the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It costs $30 per vehicle ($25 per motorcycle) to enter Shenandoah National Park, but the fee is well worth it. Because access is somewhat limited, the…
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2020 is a big year for Charlottesville and Albemarle County! Here to complement the likes of Monticello (our humble local UNESCO World Heritage site), UVa’s grounds, the historic Downtown Mall, the 35+ wineries that make up our wine region, and our celebrated dining scene are new boutique hotels…
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A preview of the best distilleries in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. A few great distilleries call Charlottesville home. The founders, distillers and principals are wonderful people. Expect to leave Ragged Branch, Vitae Spirits Distillery, or Spirit Lab Distilling with an expanded palate and…
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The big-ticket items on the horizon are Lockn’ and The Festy. Lockn’ begins on Thursday, August 22 nd (a Thursday) and concludes August 25 th . Expect incredible sets. Expect exceptionally positive attitudes. If you would prefer to sleep in a bed at night, or take a long warm shower, or take a break…
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Charlottesville goes all-out for the 4 th of July! There are parades everywhere, but the 4 th in Charlottesville is an experience . We’ll hit the highlights, then get into the nitty-gritty. Sound good? Let’s start with the best view around: Carter Mountain Orchard’s Happy Birthday, America! event is…
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