Brittany & Matthew
Things To Do
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
This place is great to view the city of Charlottesville, VA. You can also pick fruit and sip on some wine or cider. Fun fact: this is where we took our engagement pictures!
Barboursville Vineyards
This is one of the best wineries that we have ever visited, in our opinion. The tasting room is beautiful and the wine is delicious. There is a wide array of different wines offered here, all of which are amazing.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Monticello is a National Historic Landmark due to its architectural and historic significance. It was the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States of America and the writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson Vineyards
In 1773, Thomas Jefferson planted grape vines here and began to produce wine as the first wine company in Virginia. Then, in 1778, the vines were destroyed. Later in the 1960s, the land was bought and put under a conservation easement to preserve the land. New vines were then planted and in 1986 Jefferson Vineyards was created.
James Madison's Montpelier
Montpelier is the home of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States of America. It is a National Historic Landmark and is still an ongoing archaeological dig site.
Downtown Charlottesville
Downtown Charlottesville is awesome. It has great food options, an outdoor amphitheater, and the University of Virginia. It also has plenty of shopping and an outdoor walking space that is great for getting your steps in!