Things to Do

The Guide chats with Mighty Joshua, VA's 2-year running Reggae Ambassador, who's kicking off his tour TOMORROW, September 7 with Love Canon at the Sprint Pavilion in a beautiful mashup benefiting The Front Porch. On Mighty Joshua's last visit to Charlottesville:The last time that I came to Charlottesville, I stopped on my way back from playing Floyd Yoga Jam to visit

Sometimes, there’s too much on the schedule to make it out of town for a proper winery day, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Here’s our top 5 guide to tasting something great in town, without leaving the city limits.  Wineworks Extended by Michael Shaps This wine bar is a totally different way to experience wine. Shaps’ main Virginia

It’s early, ish, the morning swelling up from that infamous cobblestone and waking the town as it rises. Call it eight-thirty; or nine; if you’re at one of the several hotels clustered downtown between the University and the Mall, you’re within striking distance. Wash your face. Cover yourself in summer -- the strappy sundress, the linen shorts. Walking shoes. Sunglasses.

Ready for the outdoor adventure of overnight camping and hiking? Central Virginia is prime backpacking territory. Here are 5 prime recommendations nearby. Throw some gear in your backpack, and hit the road. Below is the Charlottesville Guide's list for Overnight Camping and Hiking Trips Near Charlottesville - both shorter trips and more arduous ones.One-Night TripsWhite Oak Canyon/Cedar Run Circuit +