Home of Thomas Jefferson! It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and an fun way to spend a few hours.
There are a lot of great hiking spots, as Charlottesville is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. So, if you like to hike, would recommend! Seeing the sunrise at Humpback Rock was a tradition at UVA.
Fall is apple picking season, so if you want to go apple picking and/or have some delicious apple cider donuts, this is a great spot.