About: Centrally located near Monticello and University of Virginia, the Inn offers old world elegance in Charlottesville historic downtown district. The Inn combines a relaxing, comfortable home-style atmosphere with all the conveniences of an elegant hotel. Continental Breakfast included. Innkeepers: Brendan & Jenny Clancy. Rates: $140-$300. Open all year except Christmas and New Year. More Info...

Arcady Vineyard B & B

1376 Sutlers Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-872-9475

Web: www.arcadyvineyard.com

About: Designed for wine buffs, Arcady Vineyard B&B offers a comfortable country elegance for guests with all-inclusive wine tours (transportation, owner/guide and cheese plate) located only 6.5 miles from downtown Charlottesville. Junior suites with private baths, vineyard view, full country breakfast. Rates: $220 -- 275. More Info...

Boar's Head Inn

200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-972-2232

Web: www.boarsheadinn.com

About: An 1829 residence converted to a country inn offering 170 guest rooms and suites. Private baths and porches, spectacular views. Golf, tennis, swimming and luxurious Spa. When making reservations check if Bed and Breakfast package is available. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Gourmet dinner available Wed. - Sat. Sunday Brunch. Innkeeper: Jorg Lippuner. Rates: From $169-$404. Open all year. More Info...

Cedar Hill Cottage

P.O. Box 5737
Charlottesville, VA 22905

Phone: 434-979-7264

Web: www.va-guesthouses.com

About: Contemporary cottage with 1 bedroom with private bath (shower only), sitting room with fireplace and full eat-in kitchen. Continental breakfast supplies are left for you to fix at your leisure. Rates: $150 - Two night minimum. Plus $5 booking fee. Open all year. More Info...

Cedar Spring Inn

1871 Frays Mill Road
Box 7604

Phone: 434-964-1462

Web: www.cedarspringinn.com

About: Luxurious Virginia bed and breakfast inn with 5 guest rooms, all with king size beds and private bath. Your choice of fireplaces, double jetted tubs, private patios and/or private entrances. Panoramic mountain views, pool spa and steam room. Full breakfast included. Innkeeper: Ms. Judith McBee. Rates: $185 - $265. Open all year. More Info...

Chester B&B

234 James River Road
Scottsville, VA 24590

Phone: 434-286-3960

Web: www.chesterbed.com

About: Elegantly appointed rooms with four poster beds, private baths and fireplaces. Also private cottage with 1 bedroom, sitting room with fireplace and porch is available. Full breakfast included. Innkeepers: Craig & Jean Stratton. Rates: $165. Cottage is $225 - 2 night minimum. Open all year. More Info...

Clifton Inn

1296 Clifton Inn Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Phone: 434-971-1800

Web: www.cliftoninn.net

About: One of Virginia's most intimate, elegant and historic properties, combining the charm of a country inn with the top-tier comfort and amenities of a luxury hotel. Member of Relais & Chateaux. 18 uniquely appointed rooms that combine historical authenticity with thoroughly modern conveniences. Full breakfast and afternoon tea is included. Innkeepers: Mitch & Emily Willey. Rates: $225 - $545. Open all year. More Info...

Dinsmore House B & B

1211 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-974-4663

Web: www.dinsmorehouse.com

About: The Dinsmore House Inn - built in 1817 by Jefferson's Master Builder - is in the heart of Charlottesville, within walking distance to UVA and downtown. 8 guest rooms with private baths. Full breakfast included. Innkeepers: Ryan & Denise Hubbard. Rates: $119 - $249. Open all year. More Info...

Foxfield Inn

2280 Garth Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: 434-923-8892

Web: www.foxfield-inn.com

About: The Foxfield Inn is a quiet country inn within a 10 minute drive to Charlottesville. 5 guest rooms each with private baths, 4 with Jacuzzi and fireplace. Outside heated spa. Rated #3 in the country in 2007. Full breakfast included. Innkeepers: Mary Pat & John Hulbert. Rates: - $175 - $240. Open all year. More Info...

High Meadows Vineyard Inn

55 High Meadows Lane
Scottsville, VA 24590

Phone: 434-286-2218

Web: www.highmeadows.com

About: 19th century Inn with spacious and comfortable rooms and suites, some with fireplaces, porches and Jacuzzis. Lovely flower gardens and spectacular mountain sunsets. Full country breakfasts included, on the terrace or by the fire, European supper baskets by the pond, the gazebo or in the vineyard. Candlelit dinners also available. Innkeepers: Cynthia & Nancy Bruce. Rates: $150 - $350. Open all year. More Info...

Inn at Crossroads

Plank Road
Charlottesville, VA 22906

Phone: 434-979-6452

Web: www.crossroadsinn.com

About: The Inn at the Crossroads has been welcoming travelers since 1820. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A quiet and natural setting in which to relax and unwind. The gazebo offers spectacular 270 degree view of open acres and Blue Ridge foothills. 6 guest rooms with private baths. Full breakfast included. Innkeepers: Jim & Janet Stern. Rates: $139 - $199. Open all year. More Info...

Inn at Monticello

1188 Scottsville Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-979-3593

Web: www.innatmonticello.com

About: A charming English-style country manor house, The Inn at Monticello is an award winning, upscale bed and breakfast, 1 mile from Monticello and close to wineries and other attractions. 5 luxurious guest rooms, all with private bath. Breakfast included. Innkeeper: Bob Goss. Rates: $195 - $225. Open all year. More Info...

Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm

P.O. Box 5705
Charlottesville, VA 22905

Phone: 434-823-7086

Web: www.sugarhollow.com

About: Elegant and romantic country retreat adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and 20 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. 10 guest rooms all with private baths Full country breakfast included. Innkeepers: Dick & Hayden Cabell. Rates: $150 - $230. Open all year. More Info...

Keswick Hall

701 Club Drive
Keswick, VA 22947

Phone: 434-979-3440

Web: www.keswick.com

About: Small luxurious hotel in a grand country house 5 miles east of Charlottesville. 48 guest rooms, including 3 suites, all with well appointed bathrooms. Spa, golf, tennis and 3 pools. General Manager: Tony McHale. Rates: $415 - $925. Open all year. More Info...

Oakwood B&B

180 Hardware Street
Scottsville, VA 24590

Phone: 434-286-8883

Web: www.oakwoodbb.com

About: Located just outside the historic village of Scottsville. 3 luxurious rooms each with private bath. Gourmet breakfast is included, served either in the dining room or in your room. Innkeeper: Brigitte Reyer. Rates: $165 - $295. Open all year. More Info...

Silver Thatch Inn

3001 Hollymead Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Phone: 434-978-4686

Web: www.silverthatch.com

About: The Silver Thatch Inn is conveniently located in historic Albemarle County - minutes away from downtown Charlottesville. 3 bedrooms in the main house and four in the cottage - all with private bath. There is an English Pub and formal dining room in the Inn. Breakfast is included. Innkeepers: Jim & Terri Petrovits. Rates: $155 - $195. Open all year. More Info...

The Alderman House

P.O. Box 5737
Charlottesville, VA 22905

Phone: 434-979-7264

Web: www.va-guesthouses.com

About: Large, elegant Georgian house originally built by the widow of the 1st President of the University of Virginia. 2 suites both with private bath. Full Southern breakfast included. Rates: $125, plus $5 booking fee. Open all year. More Info...

The Inn at Court Square

410 E. Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 540-295-2800

Web: www.innatcourtsquare.com

About: The oldest existing house in downtown Charlottesville, built in 1785. Beautifully restored. 7 luxuriously appointed rooms with private bath. Delicious continental breakfast included. Innkeeper: Candace DeLoach. Rates: $99 - $299. Open all year. More Info...

The Quarters

611 Preston Place
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-979-7264

Web: www.va-guesthouses.com

About: Built around 1820 as a dependency, the house has lovely gardens and is within walking distance to UVA, shops and restaurants. Private 2nd floor suite has its own entrance. One bedroom with queen bed, single room and bathroom, sitting room with fireplace. Full breakfast included. Rates: $150 - $175 plus $5 booking fee. Open all year. More Info...

Real Estate

Venable Minor Real Estate

1900 Arlington Blvd
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-979-3400

About: Fine Virginia properties in the Central Piedmont Region. More Info...

Restaurants

Bang

213 2nd Street Southwest
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-984-2264

About: Asian influenced tapas menu with special martini menu. Fresh fish, homemade entrees, local produce and meats. Blue Mountain Brewery. More Info...

Boheme

609 East Market Street
Charlottesville, VA

Phone: (434) 244-0606

Web: www.bohemerestaurant.com

About: Garden terrace and French food with southern accents, a wonderful, relaxed dining experience. Sunday Brunch More Info...

C & O

515 E. Water St
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: (434) 971-7044

Web: www.candorestaurant.com

About: The menu at the C&O changes on a seasonal basis so as to offer the most ambitious and innovative dishes featuring the freshest ingredients from local farms and markets around the world. More Info...

Cassis

214 W. Water Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-979-0188

Web: www.cassisrestaurant.com

About: French-American bistro with dishes for dinner and Sunday brunch. More Info...

Clifton Inn Restaurant

1296 Clifton Inn Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Phone: 434-971-1800

Web: www.cliftoninn.com

About: Member of Relais & Chateaux. Country inn on beautifully manicured Virginia Estate. A la Carte and Chef's tasting menus available. More Info...

Fleurie

108 3rd St Ne
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: (434) 971-7800

About: Modern French cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine list, all served in a small romantic setting. More Info...

Fossett's Restaurant at Keswick Hall

701 Club Drive
Keswick, VA 22947

Phone: 434-979-3440

Web: www.keswick.com

About: Small luxury hotel in country house style. Contemporary, innovative fare based on regional dishes and using fresh local ingredients. Award winning chef Craig Hartman. More Info...

Hamilton's at First and Main

101 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-295-6649

Web: www.hamiltonsrestaurant.com

About: Contemporary American cuisine on Charlotteville's Historic Downtown Mall. More Info...

High Meadows Inn

55 High Meadows Lane
Scottsville, VA 24590

Phone: 434-286-2218

Web: www.highmeadows.com

About: Classic old world "auberge" in a new world setting More Info...

Old Mill Room at Boar's Head Inn

200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-972-2230

Web: www.boarsheadinn.com

About: Classic country resort awarded the AAA 4 Diamond Award for the last 20 years. Heirloom vegetables, Wild game, Chesapeake Bay fish and seafood. Wines from the region's finest vineyards and wineries, as well as from around the world. More Info...

Oxo Restaurant

215 W. Water Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-977-8111

Web: www.oxorestaurant.com

About: Classical French Cuisine on the edge of the historic Downtown Mall. Reservations suggested. More Info...

Silver Thatch Inn

3001 Hollymead Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Phone: 434-978-4686

Web: www.silverthatch.com

About: Contemporary Cuisine, Sunday Brunch. Intimate candlelit dining rooms. More Info...

The Ivy Inn Restaurant

2244 Old Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-977-1222

Web: www.ivyinnrestaurant.com

About: Historic 200 year old house on western edge of Charlottesville. 4 dining rooms. Outdoor patio. More Info...

Vineyards/Wineries

Blenheim Vineyards

31 Blenheim Farm
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-293-5366

Web: www.blenheimvineyards.com

About: Located outside Charlottesville, Blenheim features single-vineyard Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, as well as small lots of Bordeaux-style blends from leading Virginia wine-maker Brad McCarthy. Tours by appointment only. More Info...

First Colony Winery

1650 Harris Creek Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-979-7105

Web: www.firstcolonywinery.com

About: Nestled in beautiful Albemarle County, First Colony produces exceptional wines in the classic European style. The French winemaker focuses on producing world-class wines. The 5,000 square-foot Tasting Room and Gift Shop facility includes a variety of indoor and outdoor seating areas available for picnics, group tastings and private parties. First Colony Winery is the recipient of over 50 medals from state, national and international wine competitions from their first three vintages. More Info...

Gabriele Rausse Winery

3247 Carter's Mountain Road
P.O. Box 3956
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-296-5328

About: In 1998 Gabriele Rausse Winery released 5000 bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, a small vintage even by Virginia standards. Buoyed by strong local sales, Gabriele Rausse Winery now produces a dozen different wines. The winery is not open to the public but its wine is widely available at restaurants and stores in the Charlottesville area. More Info...

Jefferson Vineyards

1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-977-3042

Web: www.jeffersonvineyards.com

About: This could be the birthplace of American viticulture. In 1774, Thomas Jefferson and Italian Filippo Mazzei established vineyards on land adjoining Monticello-- the site of present day Jefferson Vineyards, Virginia's premiere small production winery. The vineyard bottles award-winning Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their blockbuster limited production wines include Estate Reserve and Virginia's first Petit Verdot. Bring a picnic lunch (Brix Marketplace is just around the corner) and relax on the deck among the mountains, vineyards and horses. More Info...

Keswick Vineyards

1575 Keswick Winery Drive
Keswick, VA 22947

Phone: 434-244-3341

Web: www.keswickvineyards.com

About: Part of the Monticello Wine Trail, Keswick Vineyards is located on the gracious and historic Edgewood Estate, encompassing 400 rolling acres of farm and woodland rich in history. Keswick's first vintage produced 38 medals and several prestigious awards at international competitions, including "Best in Class" in California and "Best White Wine in America" in Atlanta. This young 400-acre winery makes Viognier, Chardonnay, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, and dessert wines that are consistent winners. Tastings cost $5 per person. More Info...

King Family Vineyards

6550 Roseland Farm
Crozet, VA 22932

Phone: 434-823-7800

Web: www.kingfamilyvineyards.com

About: Located just fifteen minutes from Charlottesville in the Blue Ridge foothills, King Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated boutique winery located in Crozet. The winery specializes in small productions of ultra-premium wine that showcase the remarkable qualities of nearly 100 percent estate grown fruit. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the covered veranda, expansive lawn, or brick patio. The stone fireplace is perfect for cooler days. Hosts private events. There is a $5 tasting fee. More Info...

Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard

3550 Blenheim Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-984-4855

Web: www.klugeestate.com

About: Established in 1999, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard aspires to be one of the East Coast's most prestigious wineries. Helmed by Patricia Kluge, whose touch and taste is stamped on every aspect of the operation, this winery is making an impression on Virginians and is poised to make a mark on the national and international scene. Situated on Carter's Mountain on a 2,000-acre estate, Kluge features fine wines including the New World Red (a Bordeaux-style wine), Kluge SP sparkling white and CRU aperitif, as well as the new Albemarle line (Rose and Simply Red). In addition to tastings, the Farm Shop serves as a gourmet food outpost and gift shop with homegrown plants and horticultural items, wonderful gift baskets, wine accessories and homemade preserves and desserts from Serge Torres. Tastings are $10 per person. More Info...

Oakencroft Vineyard & Winery

1486 Oakencroft Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: 434-296-4188

Web: www.oakencroft.com

About: The closest winery to Charlottesville and University of Virginia, Oakencroft is an idyllic farm setting with medal-winning wines. All of their wines have the Monticello Viticultural Area label designation and are made only from grapes grown in Virginia. These include Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc and Petit Verdot. Picnic overlooking the lake or rent Oakencroft for your own private evening party. Tasting fee is $3 per person with souvenir wine glass. More Info...

Pollak Vineyards

330 Newtown Road
Greenwood, VA 22943

Phone: 540-456-8844

Web: www.pollakvineyards.com

About: Pollack Vineyards opened in May 2008 with the first vines planted in 2003 and the first vintage in 2005. There are 98 acres with 25 acres dedicated to grapes. Varieties include Meritage, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose, and Viognier. The vineyard won four medals out of four competitions entered at the Monticello Cup. The property is a perfect spot for a picnic. There is a $5 tasting fee. More Info...

Sugarleaf Vineyards

3613 Walnut Branch Lane
North Garden, VA 22959

Phone: 434-984-4272

Web: www.sugarleafvineyards.com

About: Sugarleaf Vineyards rests on a 126 acre estate in the heart of Monticello, just twelve miles south of Charlottesville in the town of North Garden. Well positioned at an elevation of 800 feet, the Vineyards' unique aspects of climate, elevation, and soil produce the highest quality grapes needed in order to create wines that achieve a unique balance of complex flavors and aromas. The boutique winery focuses on cultivating premium grapes in order to produce superior wine in quality, taste, and aroma. More Info...

White Hall Vineyards

5190 Sugar Ridge Road
Crozet, VA 22932

Phone: 434-823-8615

Web: www.whitehallvineyards.com

About: White Hall Vineyards is a farm winery located just 13 miles from historic Charlottesville, Virginia. At an elevation of 800 feet, the winery has lovely grounds, a pleasantly shaded picnic area, and spectacular views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. White Hall's winemaking philosophy is that "great wines are made from the careful handling of great fruit." Combining attentive vineyard practices with modern winemaking techniques has resulted in the consistent production of wines of excellence. White Hall's wines have won numerous awards across the nation for their fine quality. Along with excellent Chardonnays, Cabernet Francs and other varietels that thrive in Virginia, the winery also offers Touriga, a Portuguese varietal, Gewurztraminer, and Soliterre, their version of a German Eiswein. Tasting fees are $5 per person. More Info...

Weddings

180 Music

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: 434-973-2706

Web: www.180music.net

About: 8 Person Rock and Roll Cover Band playing a wonderful variety of dance songs from the 60s through today. Specializes in Weddings. More Info...

Creative Ceremonies by Virginia Moore

434 Alwood Lane
Charlottesville, VA

Phone: 434-245-5224

Web: www.creativeceremonies.biz

About: I work with the couple to create very personalized ceremonies that represent the couples believes and values. Instead of a sermon or homily I write about their relationship, how they met, or what they want to accomplish as a married couple, I help them find the vows, readings, and music for their ceremonies. More Info...

Sam Hill Entertainment

PO Box 1051
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 866-SAM-HILL

Web: www.samhillbands.com

About: We specialize in live music for wedding receptions and other private events around the mid- Atlantic. More Info...

Weehah! Greeting Cards and Invitations

603 Hinton Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-923-0561

Web: www.weehah.com

About: Greeting Cards and Invitations More Info...

Arts & Humanities

Piedmont Council of the Arts

P.O. Box 2426
Charlottesville, VA 22902-2426

Phone: 434-971-2787

Web: www.charlottesvillearts.org

About: Piedmont Council of the Arts is the designated arts council serving the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Nelson, and Orange, with outreach services to Staunton and Waynesboro. Through its wide range of programs and services, the Arts Council reaches over 68,000 people each year. PCA's mission is to serve as the catalyst to enhance the thriving presence of the arts in our community. Its major goals are to help assure the success of new and established artists, arts organizations, and arts programs; and to assure that the arts are accessible to all residents in our region. More Info...

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities

145 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 434-924-3296

Web: www.virginiafoundation.org

About: To develop the civic, cultural, and intellectual life of the Commonwealth by creating learning opportunities for all Virginians. To bring the humanities fully into Virginia's public life, assisting individuals and communities in their efforts to understand the past, confront important issues in the present, and shape a promising future. More Info...

Conservation/Environmental

Rivanna Conservation Society

P.O. Box 1501
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-977-4837

Web: www.rivannariver.org/home.html

About: To protect and enhance the Rivanna River for public use. RCS is dedicated to safeguarding the ecological, scenic, recreational and historic resources of the Rivanna River and its tributaries. More Info...

The Nature Conservancy Piedmont Program

490 Westfield Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: 434-295-6106

Web: www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/art15031.html

About: To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. More Info...

Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Charlottesville Office

1010 Harris Street, Suite 4
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Web: www.virginiaoutdoorsfoundation.org

About: To promote the preservation of open space lands and to encourage private gifts of money, securities, land or other property to preserve the natural, scenic, historic, open-space and recreational areas of the Commonwealth. More Info...

Historical

Monticello

Phone: 434-984-9822

Web: www.monticello.org

About: Home of Thomas Jefferson. More Info...

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

McIntire Building, 200 Second
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-296-1492

Web: albemarlehistory.org

About: To nurture and promote awareness and appreciation of local history by encouraging the identification, collection, study, and preservation of the materials of history; by striving for excellence and quality in research and interpretation of collections and local history; and by disseminating knowledge through educational activities, so that the past may shed light on the present and the future. More Info...

Thomas Jefferson Foundation

931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
P.O. Box 316
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-984-9822

Web: www.monticello.org/about/foundation.html

About: Owns and operates Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson and the only home in America on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Since 1923, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation has steadily expanded its role as a museum and educational institution, with the Jefferson Library, Center for Historic plants and special exhibitions. More Info...

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