Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Virginia

Make your way out on the water at the Rivanna or James Rivers or enjoy one of the area’s many scenic hiking trails. Pack a picnic with fresh summer fare from a local orchard or farmers market, and then cool down at a craft brewery or one of the 40+ vineyards on the Monticello Wine Trail, recently named Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. In the evening, take your pick of restaurants along the historic pedestrian Downtown Mall or head to a rooftop bar on West Main Street to watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Start planning your summer stay today here on the official travel site for Charlottesville and Albemarle County!