Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Charlottesville

Andrew R. • August 13, 2014The slavery and grounds and gardens tours are worth taking if you've got the time. A great way to learn about more than the house.

Felype • May 26, 2015My favourite place in town, beautiful park, very calm during the day, always a good option if you want to sit down read a book or work. Sometimes there' festivals and attractions during the weekends.

Allie B. • April 29, 2010Perfect walking trail. Take it up to Monticello and enjoy the new visitor center! Gift shop, cafe, interactive exhibits, film, and Griffin Discovery Room (for kids of all ages) all great!!

Ellie P. • August 31, 2014This is the best dog park in town.

Ellie P. • August 31, 2014The water nearby here, as well as the relative seclusion, make this a great park for a quiet summer picnic.

Matt • March 29, 2016Definitely do the garden tour, well worth it

Lisa S. • May 27, 2018A family friendly park in a residential area. There are shelters with picnic tables, lots of equipment to play on, and a splash pad.

Gordy N. • August 14, 2021Jefferson School is a great resource for the City of Charlottesville. Lots of great organizations to check out.

Ellie P. • August 29, 2014This is where you'll find a lot of cool festivals and events that take place off the Downtown Mall, like the Vegetarian Festival and the Cville Pride Festival.

Sean O. • August 24, 2015Love the new addition of the Bold Rock tasting room, can't beat the view!

Ellie P. • August 29, 2014This is probably the best park in town, though also the most isolated, in a way.

Ellie P. • August 27, 2011A surprisingly large park with access to the Rivanna Trail that can keep dogs and persons entertained for hours.

Charlie H. • February 2, 2014Fantastic park with great equipment.

David M. • August 17, 2011Home fields of UVA Law for the annual Softball Invitational. Go Hoos!

Bobby P. • February 6, 2012Join the media circus.

Mark D. • July 5, 2013Our tour docent was the best!

Jennifer M. • June 14, 2023Bring a picnic! Watch a Little League or softball game, take a class at the Y, enjoy a lovely spot.

Ellie P. • October 15, 2014The water features aren't as extensive as the Meade facility, but they're free and great for the kids.

Christy F. • April 8, 2016Beautiful trails. Great opportunities to see birds, deer, beavers, & more.

Mike G. • December 10, 2014The lookouts are great.

Ellie P. • August 31, 2014Looking for the best hill to go sledding on in Charlottesville? This is one of them...

Brian R. • March 10, 2014Forest Lakes is one of the nicest housing developments that I have ever seen. Al sort of walking trails and plenty of forests.