Charlottesville Area Attractions

• Paramount Theater, historical theater built in 1931 with a variety of live art performances – 3 blocks 
• Ting Pavilion – 7 blocks 
• Virginia Discovery Museum, family museum designed to excite the imagination – 6 blocks 
• McGuffey Art Center, three galleries, resident artists with open shops and gifts for purchase – 0.5 mile 
• IX Art Park - Free art park open 7 days a week, immersive art space called The Looking Glass on site, special events weekly. - 0.8 miles
• University of Virginia Art Museum, diverse works featuring special exhibitions – 1.5 miles 
• Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, the only US museum dedicated to the exhibition and study of Australian Aboriginal art – 3 miles 
• Moss Museum, displays works of Patricia Buckley Moss, tours are provided – 25 miles 
• Art Galleries
• Museums
• American Frontier Museum, self-guided tour, enjoy costumed interpreters of historic sites and learn about daily life in the Old and New World – 40 miles

• 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.

• Hop on Tours
• Wish Wish Tour

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

• Albemarle limo
• Camryn Limo
• Star Taxi 

• Rivanna River, 26 acres bordering the river a great spot for a picnic, bird watching, or hiking – 5 miles
• Chris Green Lake, offering swimming (seasonally), canoe rentals – 11 miles  
• Hiking and walking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway – 20 miles
• Rafting on James River (seasonal) – 25 miles 
• Shenandoah National Park – 30 miles 
• Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway – 30 minute drive      

Orchards

• Carter Mountain Orchard (seasonal apple picking) – 5 miles 
• Chiles Peach Orchard  (seasonal) – 18 miles 

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

• Hot Air Ballooning – various locations
• Skateboard Park – 1 mile
• Road and mountain bike on Walnut Creek Park or Rivanna River Trail – 2 miles
• Bird Watching on the Rivanna River, 26 acres bordering the river – 5 miles  
• Float the historic James River! Rafting, canoeing, tubing, kayaking on James River (April-Oct)
• Rivanna River Company - Tubing, kayak, canoeing, paddleboarding down the scenic Rivanna River. 1.5 miles

• Birdwood Golf Course – 3.7 miles 
• Meadow Creek – 4 miles 
• Stoney Creek – 37 miles
• Devils Knob – 43 miles

• 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 Room, Find 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.