Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Discover quiet country roads, spectacular Blue Ridge views, and classic architecture ... everything that Thomas Jefferson loved about Virginia. Visit his beautiful Monticello, the elegant Grounds of the University of Virginia, and Ash Lawn, the home of President Monroe, Montpelier, the home of President James Madison and the famous Michie Tavern.
Along the way, you'll also discover your own fun, whether it's hiking, biking, fine dining, or shopping. This is a corner of the world something wonderful greets you at every bend in the road...
Area Links
- The Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce
A healthy and growing economy. Workforce training. Innovation. A great place to live and to work and to raise a family. These are some of the positive benefits we all recognize as members of the Charlottesville-Albemarle business community. - Charlottesville Downtown Foundation
Promoting the Charlottesville Downtown area through quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this region. - Monticello Avenue
Charlottesville and Albemarle County Area resource link - Martha Jefferson Hospital
- University of Virginia Hospital
- The Official Commonwealth of Virginia Home Page
- Restaurant Dining Menus.com
Continuing Education
- UVA Continuing Education, a resource offering seminars in the liberal arts, opportunities to study abroad and academic degree programs of all kinds.
- The Jefferson Institute for Lifelong Learning
JILL classes are taught by specialists in their fields, many of them professors retired from the University of Virginia. Classes are typically small and lively with interesting lectures and/or discussions. Tailored to seniors' life styles, classes are held in the daytime, always in buildings with convenient parking and handicapped access. We've found that short schedules (usually 3 or 6 weeks) fit well into the typical senior's life style. Classes meet once a week for two hours.
Arts & Entertainment
- John Paul Jones Arena
- University of Virginia Department of Drama
- The Paramount Theater
- The Virginia Film Festival
- University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music Calendar of Events
- Restaurants in Charlottesville
- Live Arts
Sports
- John Paul Jones Arena
- University of Virginia Football
- University of Virginia Men’s Basketball
- University of Virginia Women’s Basketball
Outdoor Activities
Other Links of Interest
- University of Virginia Art Museum
- Guide to Charlottesville
- Virginia Living
- Monticello, The Estate of Thomas Jefferson
Located in the Virginia Piedmont, Monticello is about two miles southeast of Charlottesville and approximately 125 miles from Washington, D.C.; 110 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia; and 70 miles from Richmond, Virginia. - Ash Lawn-Highland
Ash Lawn-Highland is an historic house museum, 535-acre working farm, and performing arts site in Albemarle County, Virginia.