Things To Do
Charlottesville, Virginia is centrally located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Central Virginia Region. Charlottesville's rich cultural, natural, and artistic history is showcased in a selection of things to do, including museums, galleries, wineries, shops, restaurants, and numerous outdoor recreation options dispersed throughout the area.
Make your way out on the water at the Rivanna or James Rivers or enjoy one of the hiking trails. Pack a picnic from a local orchard or farmers market and cool down at a craft brewery or one of the 40+ vineyards on the Monticello Wine Trail. In the evenings, take your pick of restaurants along the historic pedestrian Downtown Mall or head to a rooftop bar on West Main Street to watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains.