Area Resources

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.

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LOCAL INFORMATION & TOURISM

City of Charlottesville
Voted the "The Best Place to Live in America".

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/Albemarle Visitor's Bureau
Promoting the Charlottesville Downtown area through quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this region.

Charlottesville Downtown Foundation

CONTINUING EDUCATION

UVA School of Continuing & Professional Studies:  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.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville Pavilion
John Paul Jones Arena
Virginia Film Festival
Live Arts
Starr Hill Music Hall

UVA SPORTS

Football
Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball
Men's Soccer | Women's Soccer
Men's Lacrosse | Women's Lacrosse

OUTDOOR LIVING

Wintergreen
Foxfield Races
Shenandoah National Park