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Charlottesville Visitor Information

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a blend of cultural, natural and artistic history.  The Omni Charlottesville Hotel puts you close to everything. 

No trip to Charlottesville is complete without a visit to five historic sites that have played a unique role in American history: Monticello, the University of Virginia, Ash Lawn-Highland, Historic Court Square and Michie Tavern.  If time runs short and you must choose, Monticello and Montpelier are musts, Ash Lawn is awesome and the Blue Ridge Parkway offers glimpses of heaven on earth. 

Arts & Culture
Paramount Theater – 2 blocks
Charlottesville Pavilion – 5 blocks
Virginia Discovery Museum – 0.5 mile
McGuffey Art Center – 0.5 mile
University of Virginia Art Museum – 1.5 miles
Aboriginal Art – 3 miles
P. Buckley Moss Museum – 25 miles
American Frontier Museum – 40 miles

Attractions
Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson – 4 miles
Michie Tavern, 18th century tavern and tours – 4 miles
Ash Lawn Highland, home of the 5th U.S. President, James Monroe – 15-minute drive
Barboursville Historic Ruins and Vineyards – 18 miles
Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway – 30-minute drive
Montpelier, lifelong home of James Madison – 45-minute drive
Richmond, Virginia – 70 miles
Kings Dominion theme park – 85 miles
Busch Gardens – 125 miles
Dinosaur Land theme park – 125 miles
Washington, D.C. – 150 miles

Shopping
Downtown Pedestrian Mall – connected
Barracks Road boutique shopping center – 3 miles
Fashion Square Mall – 5 miles

Outdoor Recreation
Hiking and walking trails along the Blueridge Parkway – 20 miles
Virginia Beach – 180 miles

Sports
Charlottesville Ice Park – adjacent
Klockner Stadium, home to University of Virginia soccer and Lacrosse – 3 miles
Scott Stadium, home to UVA football
U Hall, home to UVA basketball – 3 miles

Universities
University of Virginia – 8 blocks

Dining & Entertainment
Downtown Grill (upscale steak/seafood) – ½ block
Bizou (homestyle menu) – 1 block
Hamilton’s (upscale/romantic) – 1 block
Blue Light (seafood/cocktails) – 2 blocks
Damon’s (burger grill) – 3 miles
OXO (upscale and truly romantic) - 1 block
Rapture (dancing) - 3 blocks
Christen's Pizza (American cuisine) - 1 block

Transportation
AMTRAK station – 5 blocks

Nearby Businesses
Wachovia National Bank – 2 blocks E
Reed Elsevier – 1 mile E
Martha Jefferson Hospital – 1.5 miles E
Biotage – 2 miles E
Klockner Pentaplast – 21 miles NE

For more information on local attractions, visit the Charlottesville Albemarle County Web site.

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