Explore the Best Scenic Drives Near Charlottesville
Explore the beauty of Central Virginia through iconic scenic drives like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive.
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Holiday Light Tours with Monticello Wine Tours
Relax and enjoy the season on a curated route, including the Richmond Tacky Light Tour or our Veritas & Flying Fox Christmas Tour.
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Why Charlottesville is the Best Weekend Getaway from DC
Charlottesville, located approximately 120 miles southwest of Washington DC, is easily accessible by car, train, or bus.
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Discover Charlottesville Hotels
Discover accommodations that seamlessly blend historic charm with modern luxury, redefining comfort and hospitality.
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Holiday Fun in Charlottesville
Explore festive Christmas lights, visit Monticello, ice skate, shop at holiday markets, and enjoy winery events.
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Charlottesville Insider: Your Guide to Wineries, Hotels, Events, and More!
Not every town has unparalleled vistas, a Cab Franc made at the hands of the same person pouring it, or Dave Matthews and John Grisham walking by as you enjoy lunch at a café on its historic pedestrian mall—but Charlottesville does.
It’s urban and bucolic, historic yet modern. There are boundless hiking trails, wedding venues, wineries, breweries, boutique retail shops, and theaters (not to mention more restaurant seats than there are people to fill them). It’s for the limitless adventurer, the wine-taster, the music-seeker, and the family searching for a new experience.
At Charlottesville Insider, our goal is simple: to showcase what to do in Charlottesville by curating our ideas about what makes it unique. Follow our insiders to see what’s new, find exclusive deals, or simply figure out how to spend your day in our favorite city.
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Take a sunset walk on the mallCheck out Guides above for more ideas
Explore great wedding venuesCharlottesville is one of the top wedding destinations
Feel like getting fit in 2024?Charlottesville has great yoga studios
Shop at one of the great BoutiquesUnique finds for you or your home
Take a sunset walk on the mallCheck out Guides above for more ideas
Explore great wedding venuesCharlottesville is one of the top wedding destinations
Feel like getting fit in 2024?Charlottesville has great yoga studios
Shop at one of the great BoutiquesUnique finds for you or your home
Take a sunset walk on the mallCheck out Guides above for more ideas
Explore great wedding venuesCharlottesville is one of the top wedding destinations
Feel like getting fit in 2024?Charlottesville has great yoga studios
Shop at one of the great BoutiquesUnique finds for you or your home
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🥪🏀 We wanted to spotlight the “Ty Jerome” sammie special at @ivyprovisions - chicken, grilled peppers and onions, melted American cheese, tomato, green goddess, spicy mayo, lettuce, served on a fresh baguette. Named after the former UVA basketball star turned Pro, and member of the 2019 National Championship team, $1 from each Ty purchase goes to benefit the UVA Children’s Hospital! Why Ty? A fan of Ivy Provisions, he reached out to the sandwich shop, then came in and collaborated with the kitchen to create his ultimate sandwich! @uvamenshoops opens their season this evening at JPJ against Campbell! #gohoos 🔶🔷
🥪🏀 We wanted to spotlight the “Ty Jerome” sammie special at @ivyprovisions - chicken, grilled peppers and onions, melted American cheese, tomato, green goddess, spicy mayo, lettuce, served on a fresh baguette. Named after the former UVA basketball star turned Pro, and member of the 2019 National Championship team, $1 from each Ty purchase goes to benefit the UVA Children’s Hospital! Why Ty? A fan of Ivy Provisions, he reached out to the sandwich shop, then came in and collaborated with the kitchen to create his ultimate sandwich! @uvamenshoops opens their season this evening at JPJ against Campbell! #gohoos 🔶🔷
✨Charlottesville is a magical place to spend the holiday season. With twinkling lights, festive events, holiday shopping, and seasonal attractions, you’ll find your holiday spirit! From ice skating to visiting historic Monticello, Charlottesville provides a variety of winter activities that create a perfect holiday experience. We’ve handpicked a list of seasonal attractions you won’t want to miss in 2024! From special events, to Christmas light tours, where to buy your Christmas tree, and festive winery and brewery events, we have you covered for holiday fun! 🔗 Link to the Holiday Fun Guide in our profile.
✨Charlottesville is a magical place to spend the holiday season. With twinkling lights, festive events, holiday shopping, and seasonal attractions, you’ll find your holiday spirit! From ice skating to visiting historic Monticello, Charlottesville provides a variety of winter activities that create a perfect holiday experience. We’ve handpicked a list of seasonal attractions you won’t want to miss in 2024! From special events, to Christmas light tours, where to buy your Christmas tree, and festive winery and brewery events, we have you covered for holiday fun! 🔗 Link to the Holiday Fun Guide in our profile.
Fall magic at Keswick Hall 🍁🍂✨
We had the privilege of exploring every corner of #KeswickHall, and it’s truly a fall destination like no other! A special thank you to @keswick_hall for the insider’s look at everything from world-class dining to ultimate relaxation.
Virginia in the fall doesn’t get any better than this!
#keswickhall #keswickva #luxuryhotel #vahotel #spa #keswickgolfclub #golf #golfclub #charlottesvilleinsider #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #marigoldkeswick #
Fall magic at Keswick Hall 🍁🍂✨
We had the privilege of exploring every corner of #KeswickHall, and it’s truly a fall destination like no other! A special thank you to @keswick_hall for the insider’s look at everything from world-class dining to ultimate relaxation.
Virginia in the fall doesn’t get any better than this!
#keswickhall #keswickva #luxuryhotel #vahotel #spa #keswickgolfclub #golf #golfclub #charlottesvilleinsider #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #marigoldkeswick #
🎃✨Happy Halloween! The @uva Rotunda is transforming into something spooky - from dancing skeletons to haunting pumpkins and enchanted cauldrons, the work of @zilog80_visual_art uses one of Charlottesville’s most iconic sites to create an eerie, mesmerizing experience.
🗓️ Visit “The Great Rotumpkin” from Oct 31 - Nov 2, 7-11 PM – it’s free, open to the public, and an absolute must-see! 🧟👺👻
🎃✨Happy Halloween! The @uva Rotunda is transforming into something spooky - from dancing skeletons to haunting pumpkins and enchanted cauldrons, the work of @zilog80_visual_art uses one of Charlottesville’s most iconic sites to create an eerie, mesmerizing experience.
🗓️ Visit “The Great Rotumpkin” from Oct 31 - Nov 2, 7-11 PM – it’s free, open to the public, and an absolute must-see! 🧟👺👻
🍂🍻 Our Insider Featured Event for this week is the @the_wool_factory 4th Annual Fall Fest, a gathering created to enjoy the finest Virginia weather and indulge in exceptional local food and beverages! Live music, kids activities, and FREE admission. Featuring beers from @selvedgebrewing and Virginia wines curated by @theworkshop_cville. Sunday, November 3rd 12-5pm.
🗓️ Would you like our hand picked list of events sent to your inbox once per week? Sign up to receive our email newsletter at the link in our profile.
🍂🍻 Our Insider Featured Event for this week is the @the_wool_factory 4th Annual Fall Fest, a gathering created to enjoy the finest Virginia weather and indulge in exceptional local food and beverages! Live music, kids activities, and FREE admission. Featuring beers from @selvedgebrewing and Virginia wines curated by @theworkshop_cville. Sunday, November 3rd 12-5pm.
🗓️ Would you like our hand picked list of events sent to your inbox once per week? Sign up to receive our email newsletter at the link in our profile.
🥩🍯💐 Make a little visit to the Barracks Road Farm Market, and we guarantee you will leave happy! Maybe it’s because you brought home some fresh baked pumpkin bread, or because you stocked up on mini pumpkins and mums to decorate your porch. Maybe you purchased a bouquet of locally grown flowers to brighten your house, some fresh fruits and veggies and some grass fed beef for dinner, or a jar of local honey. The Yoders stock what is ripe now, and feed your family with nothing but the freshest seasonal produce. The best part is that it’s less than a 10 minute drive from the downtown mall on Barracks Road. They also carry a line of Poly furniture!
M-W 10am-5pm
Th-F 9am-6pm
🧑🌾 Here’s a little history…
Nathan and Doris Yoder bought their 15 acre farm in 1999 consisting of 5 acres tillable ground on which to grow plants and vegetables. The farm had one greenhouse and one grow tunnel to start planting in the spring. However in order to support their family of ten children, the expansion of the nursery continues to seven greenhouses where they enjoy growing fresh vegetables, annuals, and hanging baskets. Their markets also gave opportunity for baking various goodies and jams. As of January 2015, their son Luke, and son-in-law Maynard, continue operating the farm as a partnership.
🥩🍯💐 Make a little visit to the Barracks Road Farm Market, and we guarantee you will leave happy! Maybe it’s because you brought home some fresh baked pumpkin bread, or because you stocked up on mini pumpkins and mums to decorate your porch. Maybe you purchased a bouquet of locally grown flowers to brighten your house, some fresh fruits and veggies and some grass fed beef for dinner, or a jar of local honey. The Yoders stock what is ripe now, and feed your family with nothing but the freshest seasonal produce. The best part is that it’s less than a 10 minute drive from the downtown mall on Barracks Road. They also carry a line of Poly furniture!
M-W 10am-5pm
Th-F 9am-6pm
🧑🌾 Here’s a little history…
Nathan and Doris Yoder bought their 15 acre farm in 1999 consisting of 5 acres tillable ground on which to grow plants and vegetables. The farm had one greenhouse and one grow tunnel to start planting in the spring. However in order to support their family of ten children, the expansion of the nursery continues to seven greenhouses where they enjoy growing fresh vegetables, annuals, and hanging baskets. Their markets also gave opportunity for baking various goodies and jams. As of January 2015, their son Luke, and son-in-law Maynard, continue operating the farm as a partnership.
🤩 Hello weekend! If you’re looking for something fun to get into, head to the link in our bio to browse our event listings.
🎵This evening downtown:
Whiskey Myers
@tingpavilion
7pm
Mock Star’s Ball 2024
@southerncville
8pm
Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra
@theparamounttheater
7:30pm
🤩 Hello weekend! If you’re looking for something fun to get into, head to the link in our bio to browse our event listings.
🎵This evening downtown:
Whiskey Myers
@tingpavilion
7pm
Mock Star’s Ball 2024
@southerncville
8pm
Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra
@theparamounttheater
7:30pm
*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*
🎥✨We’re excited to partner with the Virginia Film Festival for this Giveaway! One lucky winner and a friend will receive two tickets to the screening of Pavements at Culbreth Theater (Sat. Nov 2, 6:30pm), and two tickets to the Late Night Wrap Party at @threenotchdcville (Sat. Nov 2, 9:30pm) with DJ, local beer, savory snacks, social photo booth, and a chance to mingle with filmmakers and fellow movie fans. We will select a winner by 5pm on Monday 10/28. Follow the instructions below to enter!
1) Comment on this post and tag a friend who you’d like to take to the Film Fest ✅
2) Follow @vafilmfest and @charlottesvilleinsider ✅
3) Like this post ✅
4) Subscribe to Charlottesville Insider’s newsletter (link in bio) for the latest local news, articles, and resources sent to your inbox weekly ✅
We’ve included a link in our bio to the 2024 VAFF website for more info on the exciting screenings and events taking place Oct 30th - Nov 3rd for the 37th annual VA Film Festival. Good luck, and thanks for participating!
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*
🎥✨We’re excited to partner with the Virginia Film Festival for this Giveaway! One lucky winner and a friend will receive two tickets to the screening of Pavements at Culbreth Theater (Sat. Nov 2, 6:30pm), and two tickets to the Late Night Wrap Party at @threenotchdcville (Sat. Nov 2, 9:30pm) with DJ, local beer, savory snacks, social photo booth, and a chance to mingle with filmmakers and fellow movie fans. We will select a winner by 5pm on Monday 10/28. Follow the instructions below to enter!
1) Comment on this post and tag a friend who you’d like to take to the Film Fest ✅
2) Follow @vafilmfest and @charlottesvilleinsider ✅
3) Like this post ✅
4) Subscribe to Charlottesville Insider’s newsletter (link in bio) for the latest local news, articles, and resources sent to your inbox weekly ✅
We’ve included a link in our bio to the 2024 VAFF website for more info on the exciting screenings and events taking place Oct 30th - Nov 3rd for the 37th annual VA Film Festival. Good luck, and thanks for participating!
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.