235 West Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: (434) 971-5500, Fax: (434) 979-4456
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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