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Charlottesville Virginia Attractions

Amusements

  • Bounce-N-Play
    127 Seminole Court • Charlottesville, VA 22901
    434-973-1111
    Offers children a place to crawl, slide, bounce, and paint no matter what the weather. Arts &... more...

  • Planet Fun
    3005 Berkmar Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22901
    434-975-4386
    A mini amusement park which is complete with bumper boats, a soft play area for the little ones, a... more...  map

  • Virginia Discovery Museum
    524 East Main Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-977-1025
    A hands-on children's museum where families are encouraged to explore together through the exhibits... more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Ash Lawn-Highland
    1000 James Monroe Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-293-9539
    Visitors to the 535-acre estate of the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, can see... more...  map

  • Monticello, The Home of Thomas Jefferson
    931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located on the Thomas Jefferson Parkway
    434-984-9822
    Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece and beloved mountaintop home, this historic property... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Confederate Monument (circa 1893)
    University Of Virginia Cemetery • Charlottesville, VA 22901
    Located at Alderman & McCormick Roads
    434-977-1783
    This monument is in memory of approximately 1,100 Confederate soldiers buried at the University of... more...  map

  • Edgar Allan Poe's Room
    Located at University of Virginia, West Range #13
    434-977-1783
    Step back in time to when Edgar Allan Poe was a student at the University of Virginia and see the... more...  map

  • Maplewood Cemetery (circa 1777)
    400 Block Lexington Avenue • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-977-1783
    The oldest public cemetery in Charlottesville, this historic landmark provides a glimpse of the... more...  map

  • Oakwood Cemetery (circa 1883)
    Located at Elliot Avenue & First Street Southeast
    434-293-6789
    Many prominent and historic citizens are buried at this cemetery which is the second oldest public... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • Dell Gallery, The
    31 Bonnie Castle Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22904
    434-924-6123
    This gallery presents works by UVA faculty, students, guests, and residential artists with rotating... more...  map

  • Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA
    400 Worrell Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22911
    Located off campus
    434-244-0234
    Housing a collection of over 1,800 objects and paintings created by Aboriginal artists from... more...  map

  • Mcguffey Art Center
    210 NE Second Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-295-7973
    Founded in 1975, this co-operative, nonprofit art center is home to approximately forty resident... more...  map

  • Second Street Gallery
    115 Second Street Southeast • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-977-7284
    Central Virginia's first state run alternative art space, this gallery is one of the longest... more...  map

  • University of Virginia Art Museum
    Located at University of Virginia
    434-924-3592
    From the polished marble of a Rodin sculpture to the bold pattern of a Native American textile,... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Azalea Park
    Located off Old Lynchburg Road
    434-970-3589
    This lovely 23 acre park consists of recreational facilities such as a Junior League softball... more...  map

  • Belmont Park
    Located between Stonehenge Avenue & Rialto Street
    434-970-3589
    One of the finest neighborhood parks in Charlottesville, this beautiful park contains a full... more...  map

  • Darden Towe Memorial Park
    Located on Elk Ridge Drive
    434-296-5844
    There are many features of this lovely 110 acre park including four tennis courts; three softball... more...  map

  • Dorrier Park
    Located on Page Street
    434-296-5844
    Visitors of this small, but lovely two acre park can enjoy two tennis courts, a walking path, a... more...  map

  • Forest Hills Park
    Located on Forest Hills Avenue
    434-970-3589
    Filled with lofty oak trees and magnificent views of Carter's Mountain, this seven acre park... more...  map

  • Ivy Creek Natural Area
    Located on Route 743, Earlysville Road
    434-296-5844
    Complete with natural beauty, diverse wildlife habitat, and watershed protection, this 215 acre... more...  map

  • Meade Park
    Located at Meade Avenue & Chesapeake Street
    434-970-3589
    Best known for the Onesty Swimming Pool which beautifully overlooks a stream dotted with weeping... more...

  • Pen Park
    Located on Pen Park Road
    434-970-3589
    Often referred to as the "gem" of the City park system, Pen Park is the largest park in... more...  map

  • Ragged Mountain Natural Area
    Located on Reservoir Road
    434-970-3589
    Surrounding the Ragged Mountain Reservoir, this 980 acre preserve features approximately seven... more...  map

  • Tonsler Park
    Located at Ridge Street & Cherry Avenue
    434-970-3589
    One of the busiest parks in Charlottesville, this seven plus acre park was named in honor of... more...

Tours & Cruises

  • Arcady Vineyard Wine Tours
    1376 Sutlers Road • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located Near Jefferson Vineyards and Clifton Inn
    434-872-9475
    Provide tours for guests of local wineries including pickup from hotel, transportation, gourmet... more...  map

  • Bateau River Explorations
    1795 Avon Street Extended • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-973-8642
    Experience the challenge of Virginia upland river navigation on the Bateau, an authentic 50's and... more...  map

  • Bear Balloon Corporation
    231 Turkey Ridge Road • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-971-1757
    Weather permitting, this balloon company flies everyday at sunrise and guests can enjoy the beauty... more...  map

  • Charlottesville Historic District
    Located in Downtown Charlottesville
    434-977-1783
    The town's first taverns, shops, and small businesses evolved around Court Square, an area... more...  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

  • Oakencroft Vineyard and Winery
    1486 Oakencroft Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-296-4188
    Producing award-winning wines for over 20 years, this vineyard is the oldest in Albemarle County... more...  map

  • First Colony Winery
    1650 Harris Creek Road • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-979-7105
    Specializing in exceptional, world-class wines in the classic European style, this exquisite winery... more...  map

  • Jefferson Vineyards
    1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-977-3042
    Situated on vineyard sites chosen and planted by Mr. Jefferson in 1774, this vineyard currently... more...  map

  • Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard
    100 Grand Cru Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-977-3895
    Overlooking Monticello and Thomas Jefferson's first vineyards, this vineyard is one of the East... more...  map

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