Location: Charlottesville
Top Things to do in Charlottesville
The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Charlottesville, Virginia (VA)
The former home of three of America's founding fathers, and the current home of the University of Virginia, the city of Charlottesville, Virginia is suffused with an appreciation of history and intellectual vigor. Take a tour of the university campus and walk through grassy malls and grand buildings designed by Thomas Jefferson, or peak into the dorm room once occupied by Edgar Allen Poe. The great homes of America's early presidents, Monroe, Jefferson and Madison, are also open to the public.
Restaurants in Charlottesville
1. Blue Ridge Balloon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Blue Ridge Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides in the Charlottesville and Central Virginia area, and specializes in making the experience unique, safe, and unforgettable. With a perfect safety record, state of the art equipment, and over 40 years of combined flying experience, Blue Ridge Ballooning is the natural choice for your hot air balloon ride. Offering sunrise flights seven days a week, with several flight packages to choose from. Call or book online today!
2. Monticello Country Ballooning
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Central Virginia's premier hot air ballooning company offering daily sunrise and sunset flights with an all-inclusive flight package.
3. Bonaire Charters - Private Flights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Bonaire Charters offers scenic hot air balloon rides over the majestic and tranquil Virginia countryside. You will experience a romantic fantasy adventure as we drift quietly along in one of the oldest forms of air travel. After your balloon flight, we will celebrate with traditional champagne toast made popular after the first hot air balloon voyage.
4. Blue Ridge Bicycle Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Blue Ridge Cycling Tours is based in Charlottesville Virginia. We've been riding for decades and our team is 100% committed to making your tour memorable.
5. Birdwood Golf Course at Boar's Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Spectacular Blue Ridge views, invigorating vistas, and 18 holes of challenging golf... It is easy to see why Birdwood Golf Course at The Boar's Head is a highly acclaimed course, with recent accolades including the prestigious 4 1/2-star ranking among the Best Places to Play in Golf Digest. At the par-72 championship golf course, you can enjoy (seasonally) a course-side meal or snack at the Birdwood Grill overlooking the 18th hole. Be sure to also visit our fully stocked Pro Shop, which caters to your every golfing need with an extensive line of equipment, apparel and accessories.
6. Boar's Head Ballooning - Private Flights
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Hot air ballooning over the historic city of Charlottesville, Virginia. From the sky you will view The Blue Ridge Mountain, Shenandoah Valley, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and The University of Virginia.
7. Saunders-Monticello Trail
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By NathanWG
Awesome, beautiful walking trail to complete your visit to Monticello. Great views of the forest, Michie tavern, and Charlottesville.
8. Rivanna Trails
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
9. Ragged Mountain Natural Area
10. Mechums View Farm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Mechums View Farm is still a working farm and equestrian center that has been family owned and operated through four generations. We offer horseback riding lessons (English & Western), trail rides for ages 6 & up and pony rides for the younger children. Just a visit to our farm will show you horses living in a natural environment moving freely around our 250 acre farm. Call us today!!
