Location: Charlottesville
Top Things to do in Charlottesville
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Monticello Country Ballooning
Overall Ratings
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.
2. 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!
3. Unlocked History Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Find clues, solve puzzles, discover hidden passageways, and relive Charlottesville's history in the highest rated escape rooms.
Reviewed By hocuspocus87
Decided to look for an escape room while visiting the area on vacation and stumbled upon the Raven themed room. The experience was very well done, the room was immersive and the puzzles were clever. The three of us were able to escape and had such a good time we had to go back and do the second room. The British room was a lot of fun tying in the history that we had already learned about at Monticello and we beat it in 30 minutes! Definitely give this place a shot on your next outing.
4. Monticello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,916 reviews
Monticello and its many historical rooms, gadgets, furniture, buildings, and artifacts tell us a lot about Thomas Jefferson, the president who built it and lived there.
Reviewed By jayrandall24 - Westerville, United States
My wife and I were more than pleasantly surprised by our visit here today. It was more than just a tour of a big house! It was a whole lesson on a life of a man, his passions, his family, his successes and his failures. It was a lesson on slavery and racism. We were amazed by the tour guides there, including Don, Lou and the woman who did the slavery tour (can’t remember her name) :( They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and friendly! It was a real eye opener and more than worth the time! We recommend it highly!!
5. University of Virginia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,254 reviews
Reviewed By BuckG_12 - Charlotte, United States
Great school; beautiful campus; prestigious academic history; numerous courses of study; variety of graduate degrees; will inspire visiting high school students looking for a great college education and experience.
6. Sprint Pavilion
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
7. McGuffey Art Center
8. Carter Mountain Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,172 reviews
Located next to Monticello and Michie Tavern, Carter Mountain Orchard is family-owned and operated. Our mountaintop location affords spectacular views of Charlottesville, the Piedmont, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open April through November, we offer Pick-Your-Own and pre-picked Peaches and Nectarines (June-August) and Pick Your Own and pre-picked Apples (mid-August through November). Our bakery serves fresh-baked pies and cookies, hand-dipped ice cream, and our famous Apple Cider Donuts! Apple Cider, Apple Butter, jams and jellies, local crafts, pumpkins, and gourmet food products available in our country store. Wine tasting and sales on site, and the Mountain Grille serves lunch. Our school tours are popular-call for reservations. Scouts, Youth Groups, Seniors welcome. Family friendly. Please see our website for more details
Reviewed By Rbca78
I’ve visited Carter Mountain twice, but I have yet to pick fruit so I plan to go back! The apple cider donuts are a must try, the gift shop is cute and reasonably priced, the patio is relaxing, and the beverage selection is great!
9. Saunders-Monticello Trail
Overall Ratings
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.
10. City Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By berrea - Stafford, United States
Whenever my plans take my to Charlottesville, I always make a point to stop by the City Market there. This is one of my favorite farmers markets around. Such a great assortment of everything from fresh produce, meats, fish, eggs, pasta, cheese to plants, paintings, clothes, jewelry and even something for babies and dogs. There is always good snacking on fresh breads and pastries, as well as many other specialties. Held on Saturday mornings and worth the trip!
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