Nearby Places
Charlottesville is a beautiful quaint city in central Virginia. It’s home to the University of Virginia, with its core campus designed by Thomas Jefferson. Also located in Charlottesville is Virginia Health System is an academic health care center associated with the University of Virginia.
There are several tourist attractions minutes from Charlottesville and surrounding counties. Jefferson’s mountain-top plantation, Monticello, includes the original mansion. Highland, President James Monroe’s home, retains many original furnishings. The city is a gateway to Shenandoah National Park, along a section of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Food Scene
The Charlottesville area is known for its abundance of restaurants, and you’ll find a variety of cuisines. From global dishes from Peruvian, Honduran, Asian, and Turkish to the traditional Southern American favorites. Restaurant owners and Chefs source ingredients from local farms to bring you fresh produce, meats, cheeses and more for their delicious seasonally inspired menus.
Wineries and Cideries
The state of Virginia is one of the country’s top wine-producing states. The Charlottesville area has more than 40 wineries and 25 cideries for you to explore.
There are wineries and cideries of all shapes and sizes in the Charlottesville area and the wine community offers something for everyone’s palate. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to wine or have enjoyed wine for years, you’ll find that the wineries are welcoming places to relax and spend time with friends and family. Several of the wineries have stunning mountain views and are great spots to admire the landscape.
This cozy home is less than 5 minutes away from Keswick Vineyards.
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Arts and Music
The Charlottesville area including Albemarle County have a flourishing arts and culture scene with everything from big name performers to celebrated local artists.
Fun fact, the legendary Dave Matthews began his band while bartending on the Downtown Mall and today regularly plays sold out shows in Charlottesville.
Places with thriving music and art -John Paul Arena, Paramount Theater, The Ting Pavilion, The Southern Café and Music Hall, The Front Porch, The Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville Ballet, Charlottesville Opera, IXArt Park, and The Hive.
Beautiful Views
For nature lovers, just a short drive away from Charlottesville and Albemarle County, nestled among the beautiful picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors will find the Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Luray Caverns.
Museums and Historical Homes
Charlottesville and Albemarle County are home to several historic sites, including the homes of three of the country's founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland plantations outside Charlottesville. James Madison's Montpelier is just 30 miles away.
Also consider visiting the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum, and Michie Tavern ca. 1784.