Guidebook for Charlottesville & Surrounding Areas
Sightseeing
Rotunda
1826 University AveThomas Jefferson's University of Virginia/Rotunda
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyTouring Monticello will convince you, as it did me, that Thomas Jefferson was well ahead of his time. An extraordinary historical visit.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyTouring Monticello will convince you, as it did me, that Thomas Jefferson was well ahead of his time. An extraordinary historical visit.
Easily accessed from the Afton exit on interstate 64W. So many scenic stops if you have a full day to explore by car. Experienced hikers would enjoy some of the advanced trails, while novices have several choices as well, all of which provide exceptional views.
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Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus
Skyline DriveEasily accessed from the Afton exit on interstate 64W. So many scenic stops if you have a full day to explore by car. Experienced hikers would enjoy some of the advanced trails, while novices have several choices as well, all of which provide exceptional views.
A family-friendly, revamped tunnel providing a walking trail that takes you away from it all for a few minutes. Safe, serene, transcendent and refreshingly cool even on the hottest of VA days!
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailA family-friendly, revamped tunnel providing a walking trail that takes you away from it all for a few minutes. Safe, serene, transcendent and refreshingly cool even on the hottest of VA days!
Almost 20 miles of trails located 1/2 mile from Palmyra proper on Rt. 53W (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Take the trail that leads to the beachy shores of the Rivanna River and plan a picnic. The historic manor is frequently available for tours and hosts local historical events as well.
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Pleasant Grove Park
Almost 20 miles of trails located 1/2 mile from Palmyra proper on Rt. 53W (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Take the trail that leads to the beachy shores of the Rivanna River and plan a picnic. The historic manor is frequently available for tours and hosts local historical events as well.
Neighborhoods
A truly local experience. Restaurants, shops, boutiques, salons, theaters abound! People watching at its best!
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Downtown Mall
A truly local experience. Restaurants, shops, boutiques, salons, theaters abound! People watching at its best!
Food scene
Family style restaurant on the historic Thomas Jefferson Highway. Gift shop is great for those one of a kind souvenirs.
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Michie Tavern
683 Thomas Jefferson PkwyFamily style restaurant on the historic Thomas Jefferson Highway. Gift shop is great for those one of a kind souvenirs.
Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main StLocal favorite for seafood.
The Local
824 Hinton AveHighly recommend!
Haute cuisine for the discriminating traveler.
The best French fare this side of the big pond.....or north of NOLA!
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fleurie restaurant
108 3rd St NEHaute cuisine for the discriminating traveler.
The best French fare this side of the big pond.....or north of NOLA!
Food & Scenery
Worth the drive to experience the hospitality, entertainment, food & wine!
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Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm
1135 Clan Chisholm LnWorth the drive to experience the hospitality, entertainment, food & wine!
Country club setting with a welcoming vibe. Enjoy fabulous fare in either of the two onsite restaurants.
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Keswick Hall
701 Club DrCountry club setting with a welcoming vibe. Enjoy fabulous fare in either of the two onsite restaurants.
Check them out for an elegant brunch or a little stroll on the quiet, manicured grounds. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.
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Boar's Head Resort
200 Ednam DrCheck them out for an elegant brunch or a little stroll on the quiet, manicured grounds. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.
Entertainment
Great historical and elegant venue for varied entertainment.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StGreat historical and elegant venue for varied entertainment.
Small local music venue featuring southern cuisine and accomplished artists.
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The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St SSmall local music venue featuring southern cuisine and accomplished artists.
Bowling World
335 Rivanna Plaza DriveFamily fun with food & drinks!
At one end of the Downtown Mall, it boasts a wide variety of entertainment weekly! A covered outdoor space that brings people in from far and wide.
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Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StAt one end of the Downtown Mall, it boasts a wide variety of entertainment weekly! A covered outdoor space that brings people in from far and wide.
One of the loveliest courses in the area boasting a respected pro shop and a welcoming pub for all to enjoy.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff on site.
Afternoon "tea" anyone?
Lake Monticello Golf Course
51 Bunker BlvdOne of the loveliest courses in the area boasting a respected pro shop and a welcoming pub for all to enjoy.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff on site.
Afternoon "tea" anyone?
Adventures
Hiking/walking for the less adventurous among us!
Beautifully maintained, wide, clean "boardwalk" through the woods overlooking Charlottesville. Feels like a gigantic treehouse at times. Plenty of spaces to rest and take in the scenery. At the top there is a get shop and cafe.
https://www.monticello.org/visit/the-saunders-monticello-trail/
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Saunders-Monticello Trail
Hiking/walking for the less adventurous among us!
Beautifully maintained, wide, clean "boardwalk" through the woods overlooking Charlottesville. Feels like a gigantic treehouse at times. Plenty of spaces to rest and take in the scenery. At the top there is a get shop and cafe.
https://www.monticello.org/visit/the-saunders-monticello-trail/
Easily accessed from the Afton exit on interstate 64W. So many scenic stops if you have a full day to explore by car. Experienced hikers would enjoy some of the advanced trails, while novices have several choices as well, all of which provide exceptional views.
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Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus
Skyline DriveEasily accessed from the Afton exit on interstate 64W. So many scenic stops if you have a full day to explore by car. Experienced hikers would enjoy some of the advanced trails, while novices have several choices as well, all of which provide exceptional views.
A family-friendly, revamped tunnel providing a walking trail that takes you away from it all for a few minutes. Safe, serene, transcendent and refreshingly cool even on the hottest of VA days!
46 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailA family-friendly, revamped tunnel providing a walking trail that takes you away from it all for a few minutes. Safe, serene, transcendent and refreshingly cool even on the hottest of VA days!