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Charlottesville Experiences

Experiences in Charlottesville are for those who want to jump in with both feet. From live music to sculpture, the adventuresome can find their cup of tea or glass of wine in or around town. Here are dozens of ideas to get you moving and create memories.

Experiences in Charlottesville are for those who want to jump in with both feet. From live music to sculpture, the adventuresome can find their cup of tea or glass of wine in or around town. Here are dozens of ideas to get you moving and create memories.

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

A World Heritage Site, Monticello boasts a striking l

The front Entrance sign at Ducard Vineyards.

DuCard Vineyards

DuCard Vineyards is just below Old Rag Mountain.

Chamai Thai Yoga Massage

Deep Tissue, more stretch.

Paramount Theatre stage

The Paramount Theater

Since 2004 The Paramount has hosted over 5,000 perfor

Ting Pavilion hosts concerts

Charlottesville Ting Pavilion

Premier music venue on the Downtown Mall.

Jefferson Vineyards

Close to Monticello.

A painting by Ed Thomas of a blue truck at Consignment House Gallery

Consignment House Gallery

A vibrant space for creativity.

The exterior of McGuffy Art Center in Charlottesville

McGuffey Art Center

Exhibitions | Education | Open Artist Studios

Outdoor Mural at IX Art Park.

IX Art Park

A vibrant space for creativity.

Jean Arp's sculpture Oriforme in front of The Fralin Art Museum

The Fralin Museum of Art

One of America's top University art museums.

Starr Hill Taproom at The Dairy Market

Starr Hill Brewery at The Dairy Market

Starr Hill is closely connected to Charlottesville's

Sunset at Old Trail Golf Club

Old Trail Golf Club

Designed to complement the natural landscape, Old Tra

Jordan and Paul Summers are owners of Knight's Gambit Vineyard

Knight’s Gambit Vineyard

Live music on weekends occurs frequently, and a guest

Merrie Mill Farm Vineyard

A sumptuous, and serendipitous, winery..

Crest of The Jefferson

The Jefferson

The Jeff is Cville's best indoor venue.

picture of Aaron Hark in his vineyard

Hark Vineyards

Hark Vineyard is like a big, open tailgate.

Hot air balloons floating by.

Thomas Jefferson Hot Air Balloon

See what TJ couldn't.

The front of Prince Michel Winery

Prince Michel Winery & Brewery

One of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia, P

Downtown Mall streetscape

Downtown Mall

Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe once walked here.

The front of The Kluge-Ruhe Museum

The Kluge-Ruhe Museum

Best Indigenous Australian art

Exterior view of James Madison's Montpelier at dusk.

James Madison’s Montpelier

Home of a powerful idea: government by the people.

Tap 29 Virginia Farm Brewery & Brew Pub

Inspired by the vast agricultural resources and beaut

Mount Ida

Mount Ida Reserve

A stunning venue south of Cville.

Kardinal Hall

A modern take on an Alpine-inspired beer hall and gar

C'ville Arts storefront.

C’ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery

Cooperative Gallery of 50+ artists

Starr Hill Brewery

Starr Hill Brewery is a microbrewery that offers free

Main House exterior James Monroe's Highland

James Monroe’s Highland

Artifacts of the Monroe family in abundance.

Wine bottle ring stains that look like olympic rings.

The Wine Guild of Charlottesville

A true wine club.

Vitae Spirits

Vitae Spirits is a family owned and run craft distill

Two growlers of fresh beer made at Pro ReNata Brewery.

Pro Re Nata

Latin for "as needed," Pro Re Nata Brewery provides h

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