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Things to see in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States): 23 places and when to go
Charlottesville, Virginia is a town in United States with around 88,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), Museums and art (4), History (3). The best known are Monticello, McCormick Observatory and Fan Mountain Observatory. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.0292, -78.4769
- Population
- About 88,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · Museums and art (4) · History (3) · Stargazing (3) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 474 km as the crow flies
What to see in Charlottesville, Virginia
The places in and around Charlottesville, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MonticelloThe primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson3.0 km
- McCormick ObservatoryObservatory4.0 km
- Fan Mountain ObservatoryObservatory in Virginia25 km
- Fralin Museum of ArtArt museum in Charlottesville, Virginia2.5 km
- Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art CollectionArt Museum in Charlottesville, Virginia3.0 km
- Fluvanna County Courthouse Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States26 km
- Michie TavernBuilding in Virginia, United States2.6 km
- Adventure FarmWinery12 km
- ColleHistory5.5 km
- Decipher BrewingBrewery1.7 km
- Högwaller BrewingBrewery1.5 km
- Knight’s Gambit VineyardWinery14 km
- North American Sake BreweryBrewery583 m
- Pippin Hill Tasting RoomWinery18 km
- Potter's Craft CiderBrewery9.6 km
- Rockfish Brewing CompanyBrewery532 m
- Selvedge BrewingBrewery5.2 km
- Small Observatory (Student Observatory, Doghouse)Observatory4.0 km
- Spirit Lab DistillingDistillery1.5 km
- Starr HillBrewery1.6 km
- Superfly Brewing CompanyBrewery1.6 km
- Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and BreweryBrewery566 m
- Virginia Wine CollectiveWinery2.6 km
When to go to Charlottesville, Virginia
The best time to visit Charlottesville, Virginia is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:38
- JulBest time14:24
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In March, 20 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Charlottesville, Virginia
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 474 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Free Union Road8 places21 km
- Barboursville5 places23 km
- Afton21 places32 km
- Staunton8 places54 km
- Harrisonburg, Virginia10 places58 km
- Stanley13 places61 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Charlottesville, Virginia?
The best known: Monticello, McCormick Observatory, Fan Mountain Observatory, Fralin Museum of Art, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Charlottesville, Virginia?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Charlottesville, Virginia?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 474 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Charlottesville, Virginia as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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