Charlottesville, VA

Located in Albemarle County with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge mountains, Charlottesville is best known as the home of the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson. The city is also known for Jefferson's Monticello, James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland, and Micheie Tavern ca. 1784 Museum.

Here are several local resources to assist you with your stay:

Overview of Charlottesville Tourism
www.pursuecharlottesville.com/

Dining
www.charlottesville-dining.com

Downtown Mall
Maintained by the Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department, the Historic Downtown Mall is considered one of the finest urban parks in the country. This pedestrian mall is home to a vibrant collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants located in the historic buildings on and around old Main Street Charlottesville. Click here for more information.

Attractions
Ash Lawn-Highland
Monticello
Monpelier
Virginia Discovery Museum
University of Virginia
Monticello Wine Trail
Michie Tavern
The Paramount Theater
The Charlottesville Pavilion
Live Arts Theater

Weather
Charlottesville has one of the most distinctive and pleasant climates in the country. The weather is influenced significantly by the Blue Ridge mountains, approximately fifteen miles to the west, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean to the east. Both act in concert to modify extremes, giving the area and a surrounding narrow strip along the western Piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina one of the most amenable climates in North America. Click here for more information.