What to do and see in Charlottesville, Virginia (VA): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

September 25, 2021 Lean Nau

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. Wish Wish Wine Tours

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Wish Wish Wine Tours

Wish Wish Wine Tours offers a wide range affordable tours to the best wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries around Charlottesville, Washington DC and Richmond. Set your own route or tour our recommended routes.

2. The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio

1304 E Market St Suite W, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5468 +1 434-977-9009 [email protected] http://theglasspalette.net
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The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio

Introducing the only interactive studio of its kind in Virginia... Drop in any time and create one-of-a-kind glass gifts, hand made by YOU. No experience required - we'll show you how!Create beautiful fused glass jewelry, sun catchers, candle holders, picture frames, etc. Make your own sandblasted glasses or plates. There's something for everyone! All ages are welcome. The possibilities are endless!Visit our gift gallery for unique handmade glass art.

Reviewed By christinadO5142WJ

We had a really great time. Sam was very helpful for us as we are new to this. It was a terrific way to spend the afternoon making our glass creations. Will definitely do it again!!

3. Monticello Appellation Wine Tours

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Monticello Appellation Wine Tours

Taste of Monticello / Monticello Appellation Wine Tours offers escorted wine tasting tours in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. We book 2 -4 guests per tour for one set price of $145 per person. We offer tasting at three wineries with a deluxe local cheese, local chocolate and fruit platter served at the second winery, and plenty of bottled water. For $165 per person we offer on Thursdays and Fridays a food pairing tour. A deluxe picnic lunch can be added at $20 per person. All expenses are included except for tasting fees as many wineries offer more than one tasting at different prices. Tastings run around $10-$12 per person for Classic Tastings and $12 - $30 for reserve tastings. Some also offer individual reserve tastings at around $4 per tasting. They all take credit cards.

4. Blue Ridge Wine Excursions

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Blue Ridge Wine Excursions

Blue Ridge Wine Excursions Private Wine Tours offers daily tours that can accommodate parties in size from two to fifty. The President of Virginia Tourism Corporation said this of her tour, "The day was magical; their planning and execution exceeded my expectations." Our Wine Trail Guide will escort you to 3-4 wineries or breweries. Tours last 5 hours. Inquire with our team to learn more, after reserving, to learn about food options and pricing. Visit our site for a full list of offerings and policies for larger groups. Blue Ridge Excursions Unlimited also provides Brewery Tasting Tours. Experience the best of the micro brewery scene on one of our custom day or evening Beer Tours. Add-on lunch options are available for a fee.

5. Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Co.

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Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Co.

Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Company is a local transportation and guide service offering tailored wine tours and travel experiences in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the surrounding regions. Centrally located in downtown Charlottesville, we are happy to offer convenient pickups and quick access to all the area’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Our concierge will help you customize your private tour or book one of our already planned winery tours. We are committed to excellent service, knowledgeable staff, and creating unforgettable experiences for you.

6. Norm's Executive Transportation

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Norm's Executive Transportation

Getting you to your destination safe and sound in comfort and style is our mantra here at Norm's Executive Transportation. We provide professional, reasonably-priced airport and special occasion transportation as well as group transportation to wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries in Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding areas. Whether it's an airport run, wine tour, a special occasion or a date night, we'll take you there! We are professional not pretentious, classy not costly, relaxed not rigid, dependable not doubtful. So sit back, relax and come ride with us. Office hours: Monday - Sunday 9am to 5pm. Operating 24/7. Virginia DMV Operating Authority # PC1599

7. Cville Hop on Tours

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Cville Hop on Tours

WE ARE OPEN AND SAFELY RUNNING TOURS! Please see our website for instant booking and full availability. You don’t have to find a group of friends to make it affordable to visit our area’s craft beverage destinations. Our public tours are sold per seat, with no minimum number of participants in your group required, allowing locals and visitors alike the chance to drink responsibly. While on board one of our signature 14 passenger buses, you’ll meet others who love the taste of locally crafted beer, wine, cider, or spirits. Build you own itinerary from our list of destinations without worrying where the others will go. Included in every tour, participants can enjoy complimentary WiFi, snacks, and cold water, as well as onboard video and music entertainment. Our offerings currently include a variety of Brewery Centric Tours, Winery Centric Tours, Varied Beer/Wine/Cider/Spirits Tours. Licensed Sight Seeing Carrier #76 and Passenger Carrier #1457

8. Cville Escape Room

310 E Main St 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5234 +1 434-566-9499 [email protected] http://www.cvilleescaperoom.com/
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Cville Escape Room

You find yourself in a mysterious room. As you look around, you start to notice strange objects and hidden messages. Are they clues? Can you and your team solve the puzzles, crack the codes, and find the hidden objects to unravel the mystery in one hour?

Reviewed By aursenbach

Jessie and her team opened up for my division to do a last minute team activity. She worked with me on timing and made some excellent suggestions for making this a successful and FUN event for co-workers which can sometimes be difficult with forcing fun. My team's response was awesome. Lots of brainstorming, team work and problem solving happening. As their manager I loved the interaction and what this activity provided my team.

9. Ragged Branch Distillery

1015 Taylors Gap Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903-7663 +1 434-244-2600 [email protected] http://raggedbranch.com/
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Ragged Branch Distillery

Conveniently located just minutes from Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, our tasting room sits on a knoll that offers year-round, breathtaking mountain views. Take a self-guided tour of the Still Barn to learn about our distillation process, visit the Barrel Barn, and finish your visit in our Tasting Room where you can sample our handcrafted bourbon and purchase our Black Angus beef.

Reviewed By 346jenh

The views from the distillery are gorgeous and there is a ton of outdoor seating. You feel like you could stay all day. The whisky and bourbon are fantastic as well.

10. Unlocked History Escape Rooms

1717 Allied Lane Suite 1B, Charlottesville, VA 22903 +1 434-664-1059 [email protected] http://www.unlockedhistory.com
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Unlocked History Escape Rooms

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.

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