Omni Charlottesville Hotel
212 Ridge McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903

Charlottesville Area Attractions

University of Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE VISITOR INFORMATION

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a blend of cultural, natural and artistic history. Omni Charlottesville Hotel puts you close to everything. Located on the historic Downtown Mall, the hotel is steps away from live theatre, music, and cinema and is surrounded by a collection of 120 shops and 30 restaurants and outdoor cafes.

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 amazing and the Blue Ridge Parkway offers glimpses of heaven on earth.

  • Bodo’s Bagels – 0.2 miles
  • The Bebedero (Mexican cuisine) –  0.1 miles
  • The Nook (American cuisine) – 0.5 miles
  • South Street Brewery – American cuisine & microbrews) – 0.7 miles
  • Ten (upscale Japanese/sushi) – 0.5 miles
  • Bizou (homestyle menu) – 1 block
  • Hamilton’s (upscale/romantic) – 1 block
  • Citizen Burger Bar – 4 blocks
  • Maya's Restaurant (southern) – 4 blocks
  • Rapture (dancing) – 3 blocks
  • Christen's Pizza (American cuisine) – 1 block

  • Historic Downtown Mall, limitless dining and shopping options along seven blocks of historic brick-lined streets – connected    
  • The Glass Palette- Virginia’s only create-your-own glass art studio for all ages that will even ship your creations home for you – 1 mile 
  • University of Virginia – 8 blocks
  • Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson – 4 miles
  • Michie Tavern, created in 1784, this tavern provided travelers with food and lodging, epitomized the 18th-century life style, and still serves traditional southern fare to this day – 4 miles 
  • Carter Mountain Orchard (seasonal), established in 1974 in an old apple barn,  visitors can pick apples, nectarines, peaches, and fresh veggies; the apple cider and apple butter are not to be missed – 5 miles 
  • Ash Lawn-Highland, home of the 5th U.S. President, James Monroe – 15 minute drive
  • Montpelier,  lifelong home of James Madison – 45 minute drive

  • South Street Brewery, Charlottesville’s longest-running brewery and pub – 2 blocks
  • Three Noth’d Brewery, within the state’s history this brewery focuses on the beer journey – 0.6 miles 
  • Champion Brewery, Charlottesville’s most progressive brewery with outdoor seating and food trucks – 0.6 miles 
  • Starr Hill Brewery, Located in the famous Dairy Market. Outdoor seating and multiple restaurants on site! 1 mile
  • Blue Mountain Brewery, family and pet friendly, this brewery boasts a comprehensive food and beer menu – 21 miles
  • Devil’s Backbone Basecamp, Lodge-like brewpub serving their own line-up of beers, inventive pub menu and fire pits. 34 miles
  • Mt. Ida, A farm winery, craft brewery and full kitchen all in one. Stunning views with a large outdoor patio and indoor seating available.

  • Crush Pad, Wine bar on the downtown mall with an array of small plates and charcuterie.
  • Veritas Vineyard, Vineyard surrounded by mountains with multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas offering small plates, as well as an elegant restaurant
  • Jefferson Vineyards, family owned and known as “one of the region’s most consistent track records” – 5 miles 
  • Monticello Wine Trail, comprised of 30 vineyards with a wine-making heritage and wine samplings – 10 miles 
  • Blenheim Vineyards, with a unique history and environmental consciousness, you can enjoy the tasting room while peering through glass floors into the production facility below – 11 miles
  • Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards, offering vineyard-to-table cuisine and tasting room – 13 miles
  • Barboursville Historic Ruins and Vineyards – 18 miles 

Great options if you plan on visiting multiple breweries and wineries. The bus will wait for you while you enjoy each destination.

Car services can be booked in advance for a variety of tours or general transportation.


Nature

Orchards

Fishing

  • Beaver Creek Lake, open all year with an ample supply of sunfish, channel catfish, and largemouth bass – 10 miles
  • Chris Green Lake, offering fishing and canoe rentals (seasonally) – 11 miles
  • James River, small mouth bass fishing (April-Sept) – 19 miles
  • James River, small mouth bass fishing (April-Oct) – 24 miles

Adventure


Golf Courses



 

  • Downtown Pedestrian Mall, directly connected to more than 120 specialty shops and restaurants along historic pedestrian walkways – connected 
  • Gearhart’s Chocolates, using the finest Cacao from Venezuelan plantations blended with local sweet cream and other quality ingredients – 3 blocks
  • Spice Diva, offering the finest rubs, herbs, sauces, spices, teas, and preserves – .31 miles
  • City Market (seasonal), Saturday mornings offering handcrafted ceramics, living herbs, artisanal cheeses, wines from local vineyards, unique jewelry and gifts – 3 blocks 
  • Barracks Road boutique shopping center, more than 80 distinctive shops, boutiques, and restaurants with outdoor dining options and fountains – 3 miles 
  • The Dairy Market, Market Hall with local shops, restaurants and specialty shops.
 
  • Scott Stadium, home to UVA football – 2 miles
  • Klockner Stadium,  home to University of Virginia soccer and lacrosse – 3 miles 
  • John Paul Jones Arena, home to UVA basketball – 3 miles     
  • Violet Crown Cinema, Movie Theater
  • Cvill Escape RoomFind clues, solve puzzles and open locks to solve quests and “escape”. Teamwork is necessary. Family friendly.
  • Decades Arcade, Over 80 games from pinball machines to video consoles.
 

Guest Favorites

at Omni Charlottesville Hotel

Monticello

Tours & Activities

Discover and purchase tickets for the top tours and activities Charlottesville has to offer.

Downtown Mall

Historic Downtown Mall

Discover shopping, dining and entertainment as you walk the historic brick-paved sidewalks of the outdoor mall.

Monticello

Monticello

Immerse yourself in history as you explore the mountain top home of Thomas Jefferson.