Area Attractions

Charlottesville Outdoor Adventures

  • Hiking and Exploring: Enjoy the natural beauty of Shenandoah National Park, the Saunders-Monticello Trail, or the Ragged Mountain Natural Area.
  • Enjoy apple picking, cider, and stunning views at Cater Mountain Orchard. Pick your own fruit, enjoy lunch on the beautiful outside patio and leave room for  spectacular home-made ice cream at The Market at Grelen.
  • Outdoor Concerts: Experience live music at venues like the Ting Pavilion for "Fridays After Five" located on the downtown pedestrian mall.



Vineyards, Cideries, Breweries

  • There is no shortage wineries in our area. The Monticello Wine Trail is an excellent guide. We suggest choosing a geographic area first, then select the vineyards you'd like to visit.
  • Breweries and Cideries have popped up all over our area! Here's a few that come highly recommeded:
  • SuperFly Brewing, Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery, Hogwaller Brewing, Rockfish Brewing Company
  • Potter's Craft Cider, BoldRock Carter Mountain, Albemarle CiderWorks, Trump Cidery, Castle hill Cider

Restaurants

  • Farm-to-Table Dining: Savor fresh, local ingredients.
  • Charlottesville's Culinary Scene:
    Explore a diverse range of restaurants.
  • Breweries and Distilleries: Sample local craft beers and spirits.
  • Cider Tasting: Discover the world of cider at Bold Rock Hard Cider, Potters Craft Cider or the new Trump Cidery.