We suggest downtown Charlottesville if you are looking to stay closer to town and want a variety of fun activities to do! Things to do: Fridays After Five on the downtown mall, City Market Saturday morning Local Eats: Citizen Burger, Lampo Pizza, The Local, Red Pump Kitchen, Ten Modern Japanese Cuisine, Brazos Tacos Local Beer: Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Champion Brewing Company, Starr Hill Brewery Downtown, North American Sake Brewery
If you would like to do some exploring around town and in the surrounding areas, these places are amazing to enjoy the great views Charlottesville has to offer! Hiking: Monticello Trail (easy), Rivanna River Trail (easy), Humpback Rock (moderate) Sightseeing: University of Virginia Campus, Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's Home) Carter's Mountain: Fruit picking, Bold Rock Cidery, Farmer's Market, and the best views in town!
There are so many good wineries in Charlottesville to choose from, but here is a list of our favorites! Jefferson Vineyards, King Family Vineyards, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, Septenary Winery, Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Early Mountain Vineyards