SIGHTSEEING
Visit Monticello as a historical site that was built by Thomas Jefferson as 3rd President of the United States. A guided tour of the house is available for the public including outdoor gardens and plantation tours which are offered daily from April to October. It is approximately five miles from downtown Charlottesville and The University of Virginia.
Monticell
DOWNTOWN
You can also visit Violet Crown famous for its variety in any film genre. Anything is here for you to enjoy. Along with it, food and drink are available in the theater's dining areas while you can watch a movie and grab some of your favorites dishes at the same time.
Violet Crown
SHOPPING
The Virginia Shop provides Virginia's finest food, several traditional gifts, and Virginia wine which has been established since 1990. You can buy a book about " A Tour of Mr Jefferson's University with Edgar the Squirrel" and another book which is related to a city of Charlottesville history.
The Virginia Shop
FOOD & DRINK
Charlottesville is well known for wine tasting and winery tours. For the popular dishes in Charlottesville you can taste Tacos and Bagels which are served with many types of selection ingredients.
CULTURE
The Charlottesville region is famous for its art and culture. Strolling down in the city, you will be presented by many historical attractions which have amazing interiors. You will also hear the variety of music from the Charlottesville Pavilion or Batesville Country Store, where free concerts are held with salsa, bluegrass, and every genre offered.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Best time to visit Charlottesville is from May to July. It would be a great idea to plan your itinerary when you plan a trip to the city depending on the academic calendar and best wine testing season.
HOTEL
Oakhurst Inn is located in the heart of Charlottesville which offers a modern comforts with excellent amenities. There is a poolside available and you can enjoy Chateau Lobby Bar. Moreover, relax by the fireplace and enjoy several games and books. Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville is a family-friendly hotel with several facilities such as flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and air conditioning for each room. This hotel has a green and mid-range style withe featured a 24 hour front desk and baggage storage including pool and free breakfast. In addition, there are several popular landmarks nearest the hotel like John Paul Jones Arena, Unlocked History Escape Rooms, and etc.
Oakhurst Inn
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville
RESTAURANT
Michie Tavern ca. 1784 serves several local wines, beers, and hard ciders. For the operational hours (Winter) is open on Friday to Saturday, 12 pm to 7 pm, on Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm, Light Fire on Friday and Saturday only available from 3 pm to 7 pm. Lastly, on Sunday, light fare is available from 3 pm to 5 pm. Get a tasty buffet of Southern fried chicken, marinated baked chicken, hickory-smoked pork barbecue, stewed tomatoes, black-eyed peas, buttermilk biscuits and many more! The Alley Light wants you to enjoy classic French shared plates, craft cocktails and small grower wines in an elegant atmosphere. They have weekly special menus including several snacks, salad, cheese, and soup, shared plates, and dessert. They served good quality white wine you might like when visiting The Alley Light.
Michie Tavern ca. 1784
The Alley Light
CAFE
Atlas Coffee serves you with a great coffee, espresso, and tea. They have homemade syrups such as vanilla beans, Ghirardelli chocolate, and caramelized cane sugar. It is perfect for study, meeting point, or just chit-chat with the barista. Free WiFi is available in Atlas Coffee. For the coffee lovers, Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roaster wants you to taste their special menu including a single origin, espresso, blends and roast, restaurant blends, decafs, tea, and many more. You can also purchase online and enjoy your favorite ones.
Atlas Coffee
Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roaster
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Spend the night with the loved ones or even your buddies in The Southern Cafe and Music Hall, where you can taste their favorite dishes and enjoy the best music. The cafe offers a traditional Southern inspired fare for lunch and dinner five days per week, with special offers in smoked meats. Cuisine, Cocktails, and Culture are the things you might enjoy in Rapture. Rapture's cuisine features local and flavor ingredients managed by chef Chris Humphrey specializes in Southern cooking. But there is even more than enjoyment, Rapture's swank bar and billiards room it's such a perfect place to gather and meet. Several craft beers from their best selection and a bottle of wine from their extensive cellar are available for you.
The Southern and Music Hall
Rapture
INTERESTING PLACE
Blue Ridge Wine Excursion serves you a wine trail that you can select three and four wineries with your guide and travel through the incredible countryside to taste some of Virginia's best wines. You can customize your weekday wine tour for a five hour wine tasting tour and drive through the countryside to three or four Virginia wineries with your tour guide and other interesting things from the Blue Ridge Wine Excursion has to offer. Established in 1974, Carter Mountain Orchard offers a wonderful selection of local craft, fresh produce, jams and jellies, T- shirts, and other several gift items. It's truly breathtaking when you can enjoy the good atmosphere there!
Blue Ridge Wine Excursion
Carter Mountain Orchard
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Located on the block from the Downtown Mall, McGuffey Art Center is one of the oldest art center in the country. Five exhibition spaces, performance. and rehearsal space is one of Virginia's premiere cultural destinations. Take a lot of pictures there as well as there's so many unique objects available. Specialized in curatorial consultation, paintings, sculpture, photography, installation art, contemporary, and many more. So you will be spoiled by the masterpieces available in Chroma Project which is very Instagrammable taking a picture with one of the best things which is worth taking. Operational hours available only by appointment.
McGuffey Art Center
Chroma Projects
