Get to know where Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia grew up!
Take a stroll through the downtown mall and pop into some shops while grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant.
Charlottesville is home to more than 40 wineries! We hope you can try some Virginia wine and consider booking a winery tour. Some of our favorites include King Family, Veritas, Keswick Vineyards, and Hazy Mountain.
If wine isn't for you, there are plenty of breweries and cideries in the area. Take a look at the 151 trail in Nellysford where some of our favorites are: Bold Rock Cidery (where we got engaged!), Devil's Backbone, and Blue Mountain Brewery!
You're in the Virginia mountains! Get outside and explore the area with a hike! Make sure to look at length, timing, and type as hikes in the area can start out easy, but get strenuous quickly.
Take a walk around the UVa campus!