Charlottesville and the surrounding area have so much to offer from art galleries to float trips down the James River. We’ve compiled a list of websites that will help you stay up to date with what is going on and give you a taste of Charlottesville from afar. So, pick a movie, concert, or play, check out any of our great restaurants, or get up to date on the Hoos. It’s all right here so bookmark this site and come back soon.
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What to Do in the Charlottesville Area
You’ll never run out of things to do around Charlottesville whether it’s catching a flick at one of our cineplexes or a film at Violet Crown. Our live music venues will astound you. We’ve hosted the Rolling Stones and U2 at Scott Stadium, Lady Gaga and Cirque du Soleil at the JPJ, Bonnie Rait and Dave Mathews at the Pavilion. Below are links from a few of our venues so you can see what is coming up in Charlottesville.
The Downtown Mall
The Downtown Mall was created in the late 70’s by visionaries that bricked over Main Street and converted our struggling downtown into a pedestrian mall. It didn’t happen overnight but it did happen and few places in this country can rival the vitality and energy that hum as strollers walk past boutique shops, fine restaurants, kiosks and street musicians.
Dining
Restaurateurs have discovered that Charlottesvillians are foodies. From the Downtown Mall one could walk to at least thirty fine restaurants and scattered throughout the city, county and countyside are countless inns and eateries catering to picky eaters. Don’t worry, we love our barbeque, subs and donuts as much as you do.
Outdoor and Fitness:
To me, the best part about Charlottesville is what surrounds it. Beautiful countryside watered with bountiful springs, streams and rivers, rich, fertile land and soft, old mountains beckoning anyone who loves the outdoors to come out and play. Here are a few links to our playgrounds, wild and domestic.
Arts and Entertainment
- Art In Place
- Ash Lawn Opera
- Charlottesville Municipal Band
- Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra
- Daily Progress Entertainment
- Four County Players
- The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
- The Jefferson Theater
- John Paul Jones Arena
- Live Arts
- Charlottesville Skate Park
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center
- McGuffy Art Center
- Movie Times/Locations
- Sprint Wireless Pavilion
- The Oratorio Society of Virginia
- The Paramount Theater
- PVCC Fine Arts and Performances
- The Violet Crown Cinema
- The Virginia Consort
Festivals and Events
- Artisan Studio Tour
- Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival
- Charlottesville Vegan Roots Festival
- Charlottesville Family: Festivals and Fairs List
- City Market
- Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
- Discover Virginia Chili Cook-Off
- Fall Fiber Festival
- Festival of the Photograph
- First Night Virginia
- Foxfield Races
- Historic Garden Week in Virginia
- Indie Short Film Festival
- Market Central
- Martha’s Market
- Monticello Wine Trail
- Montpelier Hunt Races
- TomTom Summit and Festival
- Virginia Film Festival
- Virginia Festival of the Book
- Women’s Four Miler