Kimia & Andrew
Things To Do
Shenandoah National Park
A national park right in our backyard! About a 30-minute drive from Charlottesville, and so many beautiful hikes. Definitely, a must-see while visiting.
Whiteoak Canyon Trail
One of our favorite hikes to take visitors in Shenandoah National Park because of all the beautiful water features and waterfall swimming hole. There is an easy ~2 mile out and back and a harder ~8-10 mile loop.
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
A must-visit culinary vineyard that overlooks the Shenandoah mountains. The veranda seating is very popular and books out way in advance. Make a reservation on Resy for about 1 month in advance if you really want to go and sit on the veranda. You don't need a reservation to sit out on the grass. The food is farm to table and the wine is delicious. Our favorite red wine is the Easton Blue.
Monticello
It goes without being said that when in Charlottesville, you definitely need to visit Monticello, the home of one of the founders of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson.
Public Fish & Oyster
Our favorite spot for our favorite New England Oysters
Stinson Vineyards
One of the first vineyards Andrew and I visited and it's beautiful, smaller than other vineyards but very charming. A great day in C-Ville would be to hike the Sugar Hollow Trail to Blue Hole (easy ~2 mile roundtrip hike), go swimming in the blue hole, and then hit up Stinson Vineyard afterwards for a glass of wine (right next to the hike).
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market
If you love peaches as much as we do and you've never been to a peach farm, you have to go to Chiles! Don't forget to get the peach soft serve ice cream and donuts :)
Keswick Vineyards
We took our parents to this Vinyard the first time they visited C-Ville.
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Famous for their cider and some of the best views of Charlottesville, and definitely the best place to catch the sunset.
Rivanna River
One of our favorite things to do in C-vill in the summer is float down the Rivanna river!! Take two cars. Leave one car at Riverside Park, then drive to Darden Towe park and float down the Rivanna river from Darden Towe to Riverside (~2-3 hour float depending on water speed).
Downtown Mall
Stroll down the downtown mall, grab a cup of coffee and a pastry from Petite Marie Bette, or a drink at the Whiskey Jar, the Fitzroy, or Tonic, treat yourself to some ice cream or gelato, eat out on the patio at one of the many restaurants.