With as many locally-owned coffee shops and restaurants as there are in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, it should come as no surprise that when the holidays come around so do a wide array of seasonal beverages: holiday roasts, lattes, cocktails, and more. Below are a few favorites we've seen…
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Once again, the weekend is almost upon us and boy do we have a treat for you! Our streak of nice-weather weekends continues, with exceptional weather conditions on the horizon. Charlottesville & Albemarle County continue to ensure your visit is a safe one, so be sure to bring your masks and adhere…
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Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, VA in Albemarle County is a perfect getaway for families seeking a nature retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. FRESH AIR + WIDE OPEN SPACES IN NATURE Charlottesville has a vast variety of places to enjoy the fresh…
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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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We're open! Join us when you can in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. This video features 60 seconds of "Space for Days" by Kendall Street Company, a track off of their 2017 release, Space for Days. The band—Virginians all—was formed here in Charlottesville in 2013. Kendall Street…
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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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The 26th annual Virginia Festival of the book has been cancelled. Each year, more than 20,000 people attend the Virginia Festival of the Book to share in the love of books and the authors, publishers, and illustrators who make them. The Festival brings together writers and readers to promote and…
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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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