Thomas Jefferson's Monticello--www.monticello.org/ Tour the house that Jefferson designed and built for himself and his family and enjoy the grounds of the Monticello Plantation.
Luray Caverns--www.luraycaverns.com/ Discover The Wonder! Discover The Fun!
The Pavillion (on the Downtown Mall)--www.charlottesvillepavilion.com/ The 2007 Season lineup included - Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Bonnie Raitt, O.A.R., Ziggy Marley, The Neville Brothers, Hackensaw Boys, Lyle Lovett, k.d. Lang, Disco Biscuits, Umphrey’s McGee, the Summer of Love Tour, Bob Weir and Ratdog, Keller Williams, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Randy Travis, The B-52s, Nickel Creek, Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, Neko Case, John Prine, Third Day, Lucinda Williams, Kings of Leon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Phil Lesh, Wilco, Sons of Bill, King Wilkie, Bootsie Daniels, Abbey Road, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Alligator, Indecision, Key West Band, Chickenheads w/Eli Cook, Son Quatro, Richmond Afrobeat Movement, The Big Payback, New Monsoon, Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun, Sarah White & the Pearls, Baaba Seth, The Terri Allard Band, Skip Castro Band, Tom Principato, Sparky's Flaw, SGGL and more!
John Paul Jones Areana (JPJ)--www.johnpauljonesarena.com/ Construction was completed during the summer 2006. The arena is home to University Men's and Women's Basketball teams and host to a myriad of attractions including concerts, family shows, and community events. The Arena's inaugural lineup included such diverse acts as WWE Monday Night RAW, James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews Band, The Wiggles Live and Eric Clapton.
The Blue Ridge Parkway--www.blueridgeparkway.org/ "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas.
Albemarle Public Parks and Recreation Areas--http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=parks&relpage=2557 Albemarle County has nine parks, which offer over 2,000 acres for passive and active leisure activities. Activities at the parks include swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, and boating. The parks are open all year for your enjoyment, and we hope you will visit them often.
Short Pump--http://www.shortpumpmall.com/ Huge shopping area well worth the drive to Richmond (about an hours easy drive on Rte 64 East). "The Pump is long gone but the name remains."
Stoney Point Mall--www.shopstonypoint.com/ "Look Beyond The Ordinary!" An up-scale shopping mall well worth the drive to Richmond (about an hour and 15 min easy drive on Rte 64 East).
James Madison's Montpelier--www.montpelier.org/ In the splendor of the Virginia countryside, a national treasure is being recovered.
The Downtown Mall (pedestrian)--www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx The Historic Downtown Mall is considered one of the finest urban parks in the country. This pedestrian mall is home to a vibrant collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants located in the historic buildings on and around old Main Street Charlottesville.
Carter Mountain Orchards--www.cartermountainorchard.com/ Pick Your Own Fun!
Hot Air Balloon rides!: http://www.blueridgeballoon.com/
Premier Hot Air Balloon Rides Over Charlottesville Virginia and all of Central VA! Enjoy a Balloon Ride over scenic Charlottesville VA, just a short trip from Richmond and DC!
Downtown Mall Year-Round Ice Areana/Park--www.icepark.com/ Located on Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall, the Ice Park is open year-round. In addition to numerous public skating sessions each week, the Ice Park offers skating and hockey classes and lessons all year.
Golfing! Site provided by the Weather station gives the course weather, links to each golf clubs' main site, contact info, and even predicts the type of round you'll have ! http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/USVA0143?from=pif_loc_golf
The Dogwood Festival: http://www.charlottesvilledogwoodfestival.org/
Carnival, BBQ, Vietnam Memorial Dedication, Fireworks, Parade, Golf Tourney, and Queen's Ball are just some of the fun activities every year at this celebrated family-fun event.
The Festival of the Book: http://www.vabook.org/index.html/
The mission of the Virginia Festival of the Book is to bring together writers and readers and to promote and celebrate books, reading, literacy, and literary culture.
Programs range from traditional author readings and book signings to a StoryFest day of children's authors and storybook characters; from a panel on how to publish a novel to a discussion on running a book club; from a workshop on book-binding to a discussion on freelancer's rights. All programs are open to the public; with the exception of a few ticketed events, programs are free of charge.
The Paramount Theater--www.theparamount.net/ Built in 1931, Charlottesville's Paramount Theater has held a starring role both now and in the past. Once a home for movies and community events, The Paramount's doors were closed for thirty years before recent restoration returned the theater's former glory.
Busch Gardens--www.buschgardens.com/BGW/ With dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, ten main stage shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, and a magical children's area, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the ticket to a world-class adventure.
Water Country USA--www.watercountryusa.com/wc/default.aspx The Mid-Atlantic's Largest Water Park. Voted one of America's best water parks by the Travel Channel.
Colonial Williamsburg--www.history.org/ That the Future May Learn from the Past
Jamestown--www.historyisfun.org/ Experience the story of America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center.
James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland--www.ashlawnhighland.org/ Ash Lawn-Highland is an historic house museum, 535-acre working farm, and performing arts site in Albermarle County, Virginia. President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe of New York, owned Ash Lawn-Highland from 1793 to 1826 and made it their official residence from 1799 to 1823. After the Monroes' death, the name of their farm was changed from "Highland" to "Ash Lawn"; today both names are used.
in planning your visit to Virginia's Wine Country.
If you enjoy skiing, golfing, swimming, hiking or just relaxing, Massanutten Resort is the perfect family vacation location. Being a four-season resort means there are things to do all year!
Wintergreen Resort: http://www.wintergreenresort.com/
The resort features four seasons of mountain recreation and amenities including 45 holes of championship golf on two courses; exhilarating winter skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, mountaintop spa; outdoor recreation such as hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, swimming and mountain biking; a variety of enticing dining options; and much more.
The Virginia Film Festival is hosted by the Media Studies Program at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
