13 Fabulous Charlottesville Experiences
Our bucket list of 13 wonderful experiences !
Meet James Monroe at Highland
Visitors to James Monroe’s Highland who book the special After Hours at Highland, will be greeted by the fifth president of the United States, played by first-person interpreter Beau Robbins. The hour-long tours, from 4:30 to 5:30, will take place on December 11, 18, 28 and 29, and groups are limited to 16 participants.
How to Visit Teddy Roosevelt’s Pine Knot near Charlottesville
That cell phone-free possibility will impress you as you walk along the six hiking trails that circumvent Pine Knot, the same trails TR and his family walked to decompress and explore. Suddenly the red clay and rolling fields visible through the woods adopt a new character for us. This is a setting TR himself fell in love with, and one
Christmas Stories from Monticello
UVA students have always worked hard, and by the time the winter holidays arrive, they’ve earned a break from their studies in Charlottesville. In Thomas Jefferson’s time, long before “The Night before Christmas” was a twinkle in author Clement Clarke Moore’s eye, the town would fall quiet and dark (there were no Christmas lights either). For a moment of reflection, let’s
Thanksgiving Recipes from Michie Tavern
Even in a pandemic year, we can be certain of Christmas in Charlottesville, but before then, let's not lose our taste for the deliciousness of Thanksgiving!
A Primer on The UVA Corner
Offering excellent food, nightlife, and shopping, Charlottesville's Corner is conveniently located near University of Virginia's main campus.
Virtual Charlottesville
Check out upcoming Virtual Tours and Virtual Events in Charlottesville, Virginia
Monticello is Now Doing Live Zoom Virtual Tours
The next best thing to being at Monticello is to experience their new Zoom-based live tour. We did and found ourselves virtually thrillled!