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And hop on cville, cville hop on tours specializes in customizable tours sold per person. there is no minimum amount in your group required and there are a variety of craft beverages offered on every tour. we are locally owned and operated and we know charlottesville, #drinklocal #explorelocal #ridelocal.

Cville Hop On Tours is a highly rated, quality, and affordable transportation company located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Our comfortable and clean 14, 18, 22, & 32 passenger buses allow us to provide, both private transportation as well as our public, signature and namesake, Hop On Tours.  Formed in 2016, Cville Hop On Tours has transformed the way locals and visitors alike explore the Charlottesville Craft Beverage Destinations.  We give you the option to choose your destinations so if you prefer wineries or breweries, we've got you covered.  Explore our options below to find the best priced tours in town.

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HOTELS & STARTING POINTS

Safety is our #1 goal and to provide our guests with the best experience possible, we offer complimentary hotel pick up and drop off for our 11am tours.   Please select a hotel below to see more information.

Country Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott- Hillsdale Dr

Graduate Hotel

Double Tree by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn-Pantops

Holiday Inn 29N- University Area

Homewood Suites- India Road

Hyatt Place

Residence Inn Downtown

The Boars Head Inn

The Draftsman Hotel

Three Notch'd Brewing Company @ IX Art Park

Custom Location for Groups of 6 or more

Destinations

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DESTINATIONS WE VISIT

We visit a variety of breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries.  Join us as we introduce you to our favorites. Want to visit a specific destination? Hover to see which of our Hop on tours stop at each destination.

Each tour offers the flexibility of participants to select their

own  stops along the Hop On Route itinerary. 

Starr Hill Brewery King Family Vineyard Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery Bold Rock at Chiles Peach Orchard Valley Road Vineyards Blue Mountain Brewery

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Each Hop On Bus Comes Equipped With The Following

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Seating for up to 14 

TV Entertainment

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Handicap Accessible

Complimentary Snacks

Awesome Funky Tunes

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Explore The Trail

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Decipher Brewing

1740 Broadway St Charlottesville, VA

Devils Backbone Backyard

1000 W Main Street Charlottesville, VA

2531 Scottsville Road Charlottesville, VA

Högwaller Brewing

1518 E High St Charlottesville, VA

North American Sake Brewery

522 2nd St. SE Unit E Charlottesville, VA

Potter's Craft Cider

1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. Charlottesville VA

Ragged Branch Distillery

1015 Taylors Gap Rd Charlottesville, VA

Random Row Brewing Co.

608 Preston Ave., Suite A Charlottesville, VA

Rockfish Brewery Downtown Mall

201 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA

Rockfish Brewery Preston Ave.

900 Preston Ave Charlottesville, VA

Selvedge Brewing

2415 Ivy Road #190 Charlottesville, VA

South Street Brewery

106 West South Street Charlottesville, VA

Starr Hill Crozet

5391 Three Notch'd Rd Crozet, VA

Starr Hill Downtown

946 Grady Ave. Charlottesville, VA Inside the Dairy Market building

SuperFly Brewing

943 Preston Ave Suite 2 Charlottesville, VA

Tasting Room + Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve

5931 Blenheim Rd. Charlottesville VA

Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery

520 2nd St. SE Charlottesville, VA

Vitae Spirits Downtown

101 East Water St. Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Breweries, Cideries, and Distilleries

Charlottesville cidery, distillery and brewery tours, summer tours are booking now.

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Norm’s Transportation offers the safest and most affordable brewery tours, cidery tours, and distillery tours. 

We’ll take you there in style and get you back safe and sound.

We typically use full or mid-sized SUVs, vans and sedans. We can accommodate up to 14 passengers.

Norm’s Transportation’s tour pricing is for the group, not per person. All prices are based off of Charlottesville being the starting/ending location.

An extra charge for locations outside the general Charlottesville area may be applied.

BREWERY Tours List

Three Notch’d Brewery , centrally located at 946 Grady Ave. This new kid on the block is off to a great start. The beers taste as good as their names sound and there are many to choose from.

Starr Hill Brewery – their year-round, locally brewed, seasonal and limited-release brews in the Mid Atlantic and Southeast. Among the most award-winning breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won 21 Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival medals.

South Street Brewery – Charlottesville’s longest-running brewery and pub in a converted brick-walled warehouse with housemade ale & lager, plus seasonal fare.

Blue Mountain Brewery – in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Ales and lagers are brewed, bottled, canned and kegged onsite in Afton or down the road in Arrington at the new Blue Mountain Barrel House. These two breweries will craft 10,000 barrels (310,000 gallons) of Virginia’s finest beer this year, made from deep well water and the best barley malt and hops the world has to offer.

Champion Brewery – Vibrant pub with housemade beers and views of the modest brewery, plus patio and food-truck eats.

Basic City Beer – 12 Craft Beers on tap: From New England IPA to Stouts and Lager. Historic industrial setting. Enjoy a production brewery & Craft Food. Kid friendly. Pet Friendly. Waynesboro.

Albemarle Ciderworks North Garden, VA - Albemarle Ciderworks is a family-run Cidery and Tasting Room that produces hard cider from heritage varieties of apples that can thrive in Albemarle County, Virginia. Now offering seven cider varieties available for tasting and for sale.

Bold Rock Cider Nellysford, VA –Bold Rock Cidery crushes Virginia apples at their farm cidery along Rt. 151 at Wintergreen beneath the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Tours, tastings and hard cider to go. Come drink in the scenery! Bold Rock six-packs are available at our cidery and a wide variety of stores and pubs/restaurants throughout most of Virginia and our Crimson Ridge premium hard cider in 750ml bottles will be coming out soon.

Castle Hill Cider Keswick, VA – The famous ‘Albemarle Pippin’ first came to Albemarle County in a planting at Castle Hill, home of Thomas Walker, guardian and mentor to Thomas Jefferson. Albemarle Pippins and twenty-seven other varieties are now raised in accordance with the organic standard at Castle Hill Cider, which occupies a beautiful 600 acre portion of the original Castle Hill estate. CHC uniquely combines modern and ancient techniques, and creates the world’s only cider that is fermented, and matured, in buried earthen amphorae or kvevri.

Blue Toad Cidery, Roseland, VA – Born in a barn, Blue Toad Cider honors the tradition and legacy of America’s first preferred beverage by brewing an all-natural and eminently drinkable hard cider using locally grown apples in Western New York and apples grown in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Rather than solely using European-style tart and bitter apples, Blue Toad Hard Cider uses a cider blend of three to four different apple varieties (replete with natural seasonal variation) grown in areas near Rochester, New York and Tyro, Virginia.

Silverback Distillery Afton, VA – Silverback Distillery produces ultra premium vodka, gin, whiskey and bourbon. Surrounded by Mountains and bracketed by the Rockfish River, Silverback Distillery will produce distinct and flavorful spirits through a perfect mix of Virginia grains, pure water and American craftsmanship.

Pro Re Nata - Since its founding in 2015, Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall has been a staple of the Charlottesville beer and music scene and has grown into a multi-plex. PRN's complex now includes the Original Brewery and Taproom, the Main Taproom & Main Stage, an outdoor shipping container bar and event space dubbed "the Farmacy", the Farmacy outdoor stage, and two expansive patios with ample seating, fire pits, and gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views.

*Tour pricing is based on a 5-hour time frame. Additional time will be charged accordingly.

If you don't find what you're looking for here, call us! (434) 989-8905 or fill out the form below! We'll work with you to plan your ideal tour.

Afton Hop On Brewery and Winery Tour from Charlottsville

• Stop at your choice of three breweries and wineries
• Spend time enjoying the drinks without the hassle of driving
• Travel at your own pace with the flexibility of a hop-on hop-off tour
• Includes round-trip transport from Charlottesville
• Bottled water
• Transport on one of our signature 14-Passenger Hop On Buses
• TV Entertainment
• Charging Stations
• Fuel surcharge
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Location Name: Three Notch'd Brewing Company We will pull into the lower lot by the North American Sake Brewery sign.   Location Address: 520 2nd Street SE Charlottesville, VA 2290 Return Location: Three Notch'd Brewing Compnay Then post trip hotel drop offs.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum age is 21 years
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• 255abbiem 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome tour! We had a blast on our tour! Kathy and Steve were amazing hosts and drivers. We enjoyed the day with another couple and a bachelorette party. Everyone had a great time and were fast friends by the end. Highly recommend this company for a fun day out! Read more Written April 7, 2024
• JayKaaaaay 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Day at the Wineries Great way to visit wineries in the area and not have to worry about driving. Very fun atmosphere with music and snacks. Read more Written March 26, 2024
• T4430JTshanem 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great and Reliable Service! We have used Hop On several times to visit wineries in Charlottesville and they are always easy to work with and reliable. Both times we have gone our driver has been Lewis who has been extremely friendly and made the trip even more enjoyable. Read more Written March 23, 2024
• jlwhitley24 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience They made it so easy and fun to enjoy a day at several great locations. The whole process was easy and Kathy, our driver, was awesome. The bus had snacks, water and phone chargers. I would definitely recommend using them if you’re in Charlottesville. Read more Written March 18, 2024
• larasangree 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Easy, seamless, fun, and punctual. This tour is SO easy. I loved all of the stops on the two different tours I went on. I completed the Crozet and focused on breweries (Pro Re Nata, Hazy Mountain, Blue Mountain (meh, super commercialized), Brewing Tree (fun live music). I also went on the 231? I think that's the name: I went to Barn 678, Barboursville, Patch Brewing, Hona Lee, and Merrie Mill. All of them were fabulous for different reasons. Highly recommend. Darby and Sharon were leading the tours and they were fabulous! Each bus is stocked with water and chips to snack on so you can handle all of the curvy roads after a lot of drinking. Enjoy! Read more Written March 18, 2024
• Jennifer M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles This is the wine tour you should book. Kim is legit and so fun! If I go back to the area - I’ll be booking with her. Kim was top notch. Great DJ. Awesome photographer. Great driver and put up with all our fun! Appreciate the water and snacks also. Read more Written March 15, 2024
• christina6426 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brewery Tour We had such a great time on our Charlottesville brewery tour. Our driver Keith drove all the way to Lake Anna to pick us up, and he made the experience so personalized and special for us. Read more Written March 12, 2024
• abarber1960 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Family day out First and foremost Kim was one in a million on customer service. She was instrumental in getting out trip organized. Although Kim wasnt a miracle worker an call off the rain it was perfect day. Then there was Cindy she was an amazing, tour host, driver and grown adult sitter :) thank you all for a great time! Can't wait till the next one. Read more Written March 11, 2024
• ErinMH35 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful day We had a great experience with Cville hop on tours. They were accommodating to pick us up at Pro Re Nata since we were staying in Crozet. Our driver Jamie kept the energy up by taking song requests. All in all a great day! Read more Written March 11, 2024
• Danielle W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wine Tour This tour was fantastic. Communication was great. They had lots of options for pick-up locations which made it very convenient. Our driver Bill was awesome. Loved that they provided snacks and water on board. It rained all day but we still had a great time. We went to Merry Mill. Venue was super cool. Wine was just ok. They seem to really like reservations rather than walk-ins for a tasting. We ate at Well Hung. Food and wine slushies were awesome. Ended with Barboursville. We sat in the library which was more formal. The other seating area with the fireplace and wine dispensers on the wall seemed more lively and fun. Wine was good. I would definitely come back and tour with them again. Read more Written March 11, 2024
• ashlynneh2020 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles HIGHLY recommend This was our first tour and it was so much fun! Keith was an amazing driver and even decorated for my birthday as well as a couple others that were in the group! Will be doing this again for a girls trip! Read more Written February 12, 2024
• 499haileyc 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles HOP ON WINE TOUR WHTH BILL ❤️ Bill was absolutely AMAZING!!! Best wine tour ever all because of BILL!! Hops on Wine Tour is great!!! Thank you so much! Read more Written February 10, 2024
• Y3370IIcarmena 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles brewery/wine tours pete was a fantastic driver!! we had so much fun with the whole group that was on our fun ! I would highly recommend this company ! Read more Written January 27, 2024
• 987meagang 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time! This was so much fun! Peter was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. We had so much fun, he was so entertaining, we laughed so much, and he was so knowledgeable about the experience. We had an awesome time!!! Read more Written January 27, 2024
• efwatts 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun Saturday trip! We took the Crozet Hop On bus and had an amazing time! Our driver was fun, polite, and punctual, and the bus was clean and comfortable!! Read more Written January 22, 2024

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Down to Earth Destination, World Class Wines

Welcome to the birthplace of American wine. Charlottesville and Albemarle County are home to more than 40 wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail, offering visitors lush views and a dynamic wine scene in the heart of Virginia.

The story of our wine dates back to the days of Thomas Jefferson who dreamed of grape growing and winemaking at Monticello, his mountaintop estate.

It wasn't until the 1970’s, however, that a new generation of winemakers discovered the best vines to grow in our region's terroir and began to fulfill Jefferson's vision of a destination dotted with wineries.

Since then, our local winemakers have transformed the region into a premiere wine destination. We are excited to welcome you to a place with historic vines and new roots.

Explore Our Wineries

Near monticello.

Established in 2000 by owner Dave Matthews, Blenheim Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located 20 minutes southeast of Charlottesville. With two vineyard sites growing Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the goal at Blenheim is…

Our family has grown and harvested wine grapes for generations and grapevines at Carter Mountain Orchard have been part of the sightline since the early 1990s. Grapes grown on the mountain include Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.With vintages…

Cunningham Creek Winery is a family-owned & operated boutique winery specializing in small lot, finely crafted, award-winning French varietals and blends. We are family, dog & picnic friendly. Enjoy our newly expanded outdoor seating or our air-conditioned tasting room. Or…

Escape to Eastwood, a food and wine destination on the Monticello Wine Trail.Located in the heart of Virginia’s Wine Country, and only five miles from downtown Charlottesville, Eastwood Farm & Winery offers award-winning wines, along with beers and ciders, in…

Pioneer Gabriele Rausse has influenced viticulture and wine throughout Virginia. Experience hand crafted, small production wines at the Rausse family winery -- just a couple minutes drive from Monticello, Highland, Jefferson Vineyards, and Carter Mountain Orchard.

Thomas Jefferson had a deep interest in wine and was known for his efforts to promote viticulture in Virginia and the United States. To that end, he convinced Italian vintner Philip Mazzei to settle in Albemarle County in late 177…

Our Tasting Room & Taphouse brings a new dimension to Mount Ida Reserve’s time-honored tradition of hospitality. A warm, relaxed, yet refined atmosphere, created with the genuine care and comfort of our guests in mind.We are unique, in that we…

Thistlerock Mead Company is a nature-first honey and mead company creating magical flavor experiences, pioneering sustainable production practices, and reinvesting in the shared future for generations to come.Grand Opening in March, 2024. Currently open by appointment only.

Situated on 1,300 acres of breathtaking scenery, Trump Winery is Virginia's largest vineyard and is located along the Monticello Wine Trail. Just minutes from downtown Charlottesville and historic sites Monticello and Highland, Trump Winery is producing sparkling, white and red…

Known for his innovation and winemaking expertise, Michael Shaps has established himself at the forefront of the modern Virginia wine industry. He produces wines under the Michael Shaps label and for several prestigious wineries throughout the state.Founded in 2007, Michael…

In & Around Crozet

Afton Mountain Vineyards is one of Virginia’s first farm wineries with original vines planted in the 1970s. Our focus is on making wines of unrivaled quality from our own estate-grown grapes. Surrounded by 360 degree mountain views, our Tasting House…

Nestled into the rolling hillsides below Afton Mountain, Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery is a pleasing blend of the industrial and the pastoral. Cardinal Point is the perfect destination for those who want to sample award winning varietals as well…

A historic Jeffersonian estate nestled in the Virginia countryside, Chiswell Farm & Winery invites guests to delight in locally-crafted vintages, panoramic views, and warm hospitality. Owned and operated by the Chiles Family, Chiswell continues a long legacy of Virginia agriculture…

Flying Fox Vineyard is a small, family-run winery. Our mission is to honor the emerging Virginia wine industry with unique expressions of varietal character and authenticity of place, but also to push our own limits and comfort levels with wine…

Grace Estate Winery is located near Crozet and White Hall, Virginia, just 14 miles west of Charlottesville. All Grace Estate wines are made from grapes grown onsite at beautiful Mount Juliet Farm. At Grace Estate, we provide a unique hospitality…

At Hazy Mountain Vineyards, our ambition is to produce wines that let our vineyards speak for themselves, showing what their soil has to offer and knowing that will yield the greatest bottle we could hope to produce. With the southern…

King Family Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard and boutique winery located in Crozet, Virginia, 15 minutes west of Charlottesville, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are conveniently located to Rt. 250, the Blue Ridge…

Knight’s Gambit Vineyard is a family-run, solar-powered farm and winery that features six estate wines. Paul Summers planted 5+ acres of vines - Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in 2003. Our Tasting Room is situated on…

Pollak Vineyards, a dream of Margo and David Pollak, is a boutique-sized winery on a 98-acre farm in Greenwood, Virginia, just west of Charlottesville. With the goal of making French-style wines from estate-grown grapes, the Pollaks have created a winery…

Situated on 109 acres of rolling hills surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Seven Oaks Farm and Vineyards is a magnificent property located just 15 minutes from Charlottesville in Greenwood, VA.The estate is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed…

Stinson Vineyards is a family and winemaker-owned estate winery in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains specializing in small lot wines with a distinct French influence. The father-daughter team of Scott Stinson and Rachel Stinson Vrooman was joined by Rachel’s husband Nathan…

Since our founding in 2016, Valley Road Vineyards’ goal has been to provide outstanding estate wines in a charming farm winery setting. Located in Virginia’s historic Monticello Viticulture Area (AVA), we have 12 acres under vine, with 7 more planted…

Veritas is a family-owned and run farm winery nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Andrew, Patricia, Emily, George, and Chloe Hodson share the common goal of making wines of the highest quality from the rich Virginia terroir…

Established in 1994, White Hall Vineyards produces elegant award-winning wines. We are located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains within the Monticello AVA. White Hall wines are true to the context of Virginia, expressing both the terroir of…

South of Town

Hardware Hills is a family-owned and operated vineyard in the hills along the historic Hardware River near Scottsville, VA. We welcome you to come relax and enjoy delicious wines and warm conversation. Our charming cottage overlooking the vineyard is a…

CERTIFIED-ORGANIC AND YUMMY WINES!Virginia's only certified-organic vineyard and winery, Loving Cup is pioneering the future of East Coast grape-growing. Friendly, knowledgeable servers will direct through a full list of wines: dry or sweet, sparkling or still, red or white. Wines…

Founded as Delfosse Vineyards and Winery, Mountain & Vine focuses on making estate grown, award winning wines.The location is exquisite, hugged between the hills, but with the elevation to guarantee not only flavorful wine but also breathtaking views. A brief…

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is unique among the growing number of fine wineries along Virginia’s Monticello Wine Trail. They not only create distinguished boutique wines, Pippin Hill’s Tasting Room pairs them with some of the most elevated cuisines you’ll…

Wisdom Oak Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in North Garden, Virginia. Conveniently located just minutes south of Charlottesville, UVA, and numerous other wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail, Wisdom Oak Winery offers a scenic location for…

Barboursville & Keswick

Established in 1976 by Gianni Zonin, whose family has been producing wines throughout Italy since 1821, Barboursville Vineyards is dedicated to growing estate-bottled wines of European heritage which merit comparison with the finest wines of their kind, grown anywhere in…

Located in the heart of Virginia, the vineyards of The Barn at 678 represent the agricultural and adventurous spirits of co-founders Ricky and Lorrie Bryant. Turning their decades of experience in cultivation and land management to viticulture, they are excited…

Burnley Vineyards is one of the oldest vineyards in the Monticello Viticultural area. There are 30 acres of vineyards - Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Vidal, Norton, Muscat Blanc, and Orange Muscat. Burnley Vineyards is strictly a family operation.Burnley is still…

Chestnut Oak Vineyard is located in the Monticello AVA, along a scenic Virginia byway. Produced in small quantities, allowing us to focus on quality over quantity. Our first acreage was planted in 2006. In 2013, the vineyards were expanded and…

Pioneers in Virginia wine since 1989. Horton Vineyards is home to the original Virginia Viognier and continues to explore with new varietals and techniques to achieve the very best that Virginia viticulture can produce.The tasting experience at Horton Vineyards is…

Keswick Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery and vineyard situated on the historic Edgewood Estate in Keswick, VA, about 15 minutes east of Charlottesville along historic route 231. Tastings are available daily from 10-5 (excluding major holidays) in…

Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard is a family run farm and vineyard in Keswick, VA. Founded by Guy and Elizabeth Pelly, Merrie Mill reimagines the tasting room experience by marrying a devotion to warm, approachable hospitality with a weird, wonderful…

Reynard Florence Vineyard is a small family owned and operated winery featuring hand crafted, award winning wines with vinifera varietals. Focus is placed on European – style wines that emphasize the subtlety and complexity of each vintage of our vineyard…

Start your Virginia wine adventure at the Southwest Mountains Vineyards!Southwest Mountains Vineyards is set along the Virginia foothills of the Southwest Mountain Range in Keswick, Virginia. Known for its idyllic scenery and pastoral vibe, Keswick is a beautiful and integral…

Woodbrook Farm Vineyard is a family owned and operated vineyard located near historic James Madison’s Montpelier. What once was a thriving thoroughbred racehorse training facility is now home to Woodbrook Farm Vineyard’s Training Barn Tasting Room. Our vineyard was planted…

Earlysville & Free Union

Enjoy 100% estate grown, award-winning, small lot wines (14 wines from 8 varietals) at Chisholm Vineyards. The vineyard was established in 2005 on Adventure Farm (family owned and operated since 1950) and conveniently located 7 miles from Charlottesville near CHO…

Named after the large tropical plant conservatory on site, Glass House is a boutique winery in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail. We craft artisan wines made solely from grapes grown on our property.We now have 15 acres under…

Hark Vineyards is a family-owned winery focused on the belief that beautiful views and delicious wine can bring people together. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too.

Discover Montifalco, Discover something different... ​West Coast Roots, East Coast Terroir, Old World Tradition, Nationally acclaimed estate produced wines at relaxing boutique farm winery.Inspired by, and modeled after multi generational family farm wineries of the European Old World, Montifalco Vineyard…

We founded Moss Vineyards with the vision and dream of providing people with the highest quality American wines, hand-crafted in a breathtaking Blue Ridge mountain setting in the heart of Virginia. The wines are produced with great attention to the…

Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Oakencroft Farm is a tribute to the ideals of environmental conservation, striving to serve as a practical example of a working carbon sink. Established in the 1980s as one of Albemarle’s…

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234 Vineyard Lane Afton, Virginia 22920 (540) 456-8667 Website

Afton Mountain Vineyards 234 Vineyard Lane Afton, Virginia 22920

2545 Rural Ridge Lane North Garden, Virginia 22959 (434) 297-2326 Website

Albemarle CiderWorks 2545 Rural Ridge Lane North Garden, Virginia 22959

17655 Winery Road Barboursville, Virginia 22923 (540) 832-3824 Website

Barboursville Vineyards 17655 Winery Road Barboursville, Virginia 22923

6045 Governor Barbour Street Barboursville, Virginia 22923 (434) 981-3793 Website

The Barn at 678 Vineyard 6045 Governor Barbour Street Barboursville, Virginia 22923

31 Blenheim Farm Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 (434) 293-5366 Website

Blenheim Vineyards 31 Blenheim Farm Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

4500 Winery Lane Barboursville, Virginia 22923 (434) 906-0173 Website

Burnley Vineyards 4500 Winery Lane Barboursville, Virginia 22923

9423 Batesville Road Afton, Virginia 22920 (540) 456-8400 Website

Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery 9423 Batesville Road Afton, Virginia 22920

1435 Carters Mountain Trl Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 (434) 977-1833 Website

Carter Mountain Orchard 1435 Carters Mountain Trl Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

6065 Turkey Sag Road Keswick, Virginia 22947 (434) 296-0047 Website

Castle Hill Cider 6065 Turkey Sag Road Keswick, Virginia 22947

5050 Stony Point Road Barboursville, Virginia 22923 (434) 964-9104 Website

Chestnut Oak Vineyard 5050 Stony Point Road Barboursville, Virginia 22923

1135 Clan Chisholm Lane Earlysville, Virginia 22936 (434) 971-8796 Website

Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm 1135 Clan Chisholm Lane Earlysville, Virginia 22936

430 Greenwood Road Greenwood, Virginia 22943 (434) 252-2947 Website

Chiswell Farm & Winery 430 Greenwood Road Greenwood, Virginia 22943

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Charlottesville is beautiful year ‘round, but it really shows off in the spring and fall. 

In the spring, temperatures are mild, cherry blossoms and dogwood blooms come out, azaleas are colorful, tulips are everywhere, and the outdoor farmers market really takes off. You can go strawberry picking or enjoy an outdoor meal on the downtown mall. There are also several great festivals worth attending, like the Tom Tom Founders Festival and Virginia Festival of the Book. 

In the fall, temperatures start to become crisp (a welcome relief after the hot-humid summer days). Everywhere trees begin to turn to orange, gold and red. You can enjoy a free outdoor concert at Sprint Pavilion downtown or a hot apple cider on Carter’s Mountain. Local farms host corn mazes and pumpkin patches and the whole town pauses for big football games. It’s basically a fall paradise! 

What to Do in Charlottesville

This guide will walk you through some of the best things to do in Charlottesville. I’ll also include suggested itineraries for both long weekends and a five-day stay in the area. 

Downtown Mall

The downtown mall i n Charlottesville is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. It spans eight blocks and includes restaurants, bookstores, clothing boutiques, theaters and even a children’s museum. 

Children’s Museum

Let’s start with the youngest visitors. The Virginia Discovery Museum caters to preschool- and elementary-aged children. It’s one of the smaller children’s museums in Virginia and probably wouldn’t hold the attention of older children for more than an hour or two. But if you are in the area with preschoolers, it’s well worth a visit, especially if it’s rainy and you could use an indoor venue.

Fridays After Five and the Ting Pavilion

Fridays After Five is a series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday from the middle of April through the middle of September. They happen at the Ting Pavilion, which is located at the end of the downtown mall (right beside the Children’s Museum). People come, set up picnic blankets, let their kids run around, and dance. Or they visit the pavilion before or after enjoying dinner in nearby restaurants.

Live Music at Vineyards

Throughout the summer months many of the local vineyards and breweries also host free outdoor concerts and food trucks. Usually the concerts happen in the late afternoon or early evening. People bring picnics, their kids, blankets and chairs and spend time sipping craft brews or other drinks. You can find out about these events by checking Facebook or Google events or by following specific vineyards or breweries. Keswick Vineyards, Eastwood Farm and Winery, Pippin Hill, Valley Road, Blue Mountain Brewery, Pro Re Nata, Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, Hark Vineyard and Glass House Winery all frequently host these types of events. 

Rivanna Roots

Continuing on the live music theme, in 2022 three local groups are starting a new family-friendly outdoor music series called Rivanna Roots. The series will include 11 concerts scheduled on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays starting May 21st. The concerts will take place on the property of the Rivanna River Company and are fundraisers for the Front Porch – a local music school. 

Rivanna River Company

Before you go to a Rivanna Roots concert you may want to spend the day on the Rivanna River. The Rivanna River Company hosts both guided trips and do-it-yourself rentals. You can rent canoes, kayaks, tubes or stand-up paddle boards. Or you can book a guided river trip. Some rentals include shuttle service while others are completely self-propelled. 

Skyline Drive

Skyline Drive is the 105-mile road that runs along the mountain ridges of Shenandoah National Park . Many people choose to take this route on pretty days, enjoying the scenery at a slow pace (the speed limit is mostly 35 MPH), and pulling off at one of the 75 overlooks for panoramic views or a picnic. Skyline Drive is only a 25-minute drive from downtown Charlottesville.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The north entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway starts at the south entrance of Skyline Drive. In other words, Skyline Drive takes you northward through Shenandoah, and the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you southward toward Roanoke, but they are basically the same road. 

Five miles down the Blue Ridge Parkway you’ll get to the parking area for Humpback Rock . Hiking Humpback Rock to see the sunrise is almost a rite of passage for UVA students. The steep .7 mile hike leads to 365-degree views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Leave 45 minutes for the hike up – there are benches along the way if you need a break along and along. 

If you continue a little farther down the Blue Ridge Parkway you’ll get to Raven’s Roost . Raven’s Roost is probably the most popular sunset watching spot in the area. The views are spectacular but expect crowds and photographers 7 days a week. 

For a less crowded hike/walk on the Blue Ridge Parkway, consider Cedar Cliffs – a lovely .7 mile moderate jaunt to beautiful west-facing views. 

Saunders-Monticello Trail 

If you want a beautiful trail without leaving Charlottesville then the S aunders-Monticello Trail might be right for you. Parking can be tough as it’s a popular local dog-walking/running/biking trail, so get there early if possible. (There are two parking areas so if the first one is full, continue on the road to find the second one.) The trail takes you two miles up Carter’s Mountain to Monticello. It’s considered wheelchair accessible and is dog friendly until you reach the boardwalk (at which point dog walkers must turn around). 

Carter’s Mountain  

At the top of Carter’s Mountain is an orchard by the same name. Carter’s Mountain is particularly popular in the fall as a place to buy apple cider donuts, pick apples and drink cider. There is often live music on the weekends and food trucks. Bold Rock Cider is located in the bottom of the country store and patrons enjoy a flight or pint on beautiful days. 

Right beside Carter’s Mountain is Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello . Jefferson was the third president of the United States, principal author of the Declaration of Independence and founder of the University of Virginia. He also had more than 600 enslaved people working under him. Monticello is his estate. You may recognize it from one side of the U.S. nickel. The estate showcases his eclectic interests and intellect, and it also, in more recent years, acknowledges and highlights the suffering and contributions of those in bondage. Monticello is the only World Heritage Site in Virginia. 

James Monroe’s Highlands

Down the road from Monticello is the estate of James Monroe – the fifth president of the United States. Highland offers both private and guided tours of the estate. There is also a trail system that can be used free of charge. If there’s been recent rainfall, be aware that the trails have a tendency to be muddy. Highland also hosts events and is a popular wedding venue. 

Montpelier 

For even more early American history, head 25 miles northeast of Charlottesville to Montpelier. Montpelier is the estate of James Madison (fourth president of the United States.) You can take a guided tour of James’ and Dolly’s house at Montpelier. But my favorite activity is to park by the gift shop and explore the  eight-plus miles of walking trails on the 2,650-acre property. 

Market at Grelen

After you visit Montpelier, head over to the Market at Grelen for lunch, fresh ice cream and a pick-your-own farm. During spring and summer months you can pick berries, peaches, apples and plums. In the winter they sell Christmas trees and wreaths. And year around you can buy plants from their nursery and greenhouse. My husband enjoys getting a local beer there, I like the fresh-made ice cream often flavored with in-season fruit, and my toddler heads to the sandbox.

Liberty Mills

After you have lunch at the Market at Grelen head over to Liberty Mills . If it’s fall you can enjoy the country’s largest corn maze, tractor rides and a pumpkin patch. In the spring they have pick your own strawberries and in the summer you can pick your own flowers. It’s a popular local outing for families. 

Hot Air Ballooning  

If adventure is more your style or you’re looking for something totally adult to do, you might try booking a hot air balloon ride. Hot air balloon rides occur mostly in the warmer months and are scheduled around sunrise or sunset. They require specific conditions (if it’s too windy or it might rain, then they can’t fly), but are an incredible way to get a bird’s eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Piedmont. 

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia was founded by Thomas Jefferson and the buildings and grounds reflect its history. Take a stroll through the main rotunda and central grounds. Attend a sports match or take in a play. UVA also often hosts speakers and forums that are open to the general public. You can find up-to-date information here.

Farmer’s Market

Charlottesville has two main open-air markets. And they are pretty close to one another. The Charlottesville City Market is located by the downtown mall. It is held on Saturday mornings from May to November. 

The Farmer’s Market at IX Art Park happens year round on Saturday mornings. It’s also held Thursday evenings in the summer months. 

IX Art Park

The IX Art Park i s a quirky indoor-outdoor art space that features big sculptures, children’s art classes, a makerspace, and the locally-owned American Sake Brewery and Three Notch’d Brewery restaurant-bar.​​ It is also the site of The Looking Glass , an immersive art experience, filled with light and whimsy, which takes about an hour to walk through (entrance fee charged for those over the age of 3). The outdoor space is also used for concerts, social dances, a seasonal farmers market, and community-centered activities like the Black Business Expo , Cville Sabroso Latin American food and culture festival, and Hip-Hop Cultural Fest. 

Theater and Live Music

Charlottesville is a hub for live music and local theater. The Jefferson Theater, Ting Pavilion, Paramount Theater and John Paul Jones Arena all host live music events ranging from local artists to big name events. 

Vineyard Tour

This region has more than 40 wineries. So if you love wine it’s a really good place to be! Several companies offer private tours, which is definitely the way to go if you want to really enjoy yourself and not worry about having a designated driver! 

Here are a few to check out: Blue Ridge Wine Excursions , Monticello Wine Tour and Coach Co ., Central Virginia Wine Tours. 

Horseback Riding 

If you want to add fresh air in a saddle to your wine tour, book a horseback riding tour! There are several companies that offer this experience, but essentially they’ll take you through a vineyard (or brewery) on horseback and then you have a wine tasting at the vineyard (or beer tasting at the brewery). Tours are offered at Keswick, King Family, Veritas, Blue Quartz Winery, Devil’s Backbone Brewery and Castle Hill Cider, but they should be booked through one of the tour companies. 

Blue Ridge Tunnel

The Blue Ridge Tunnel is a historic railroad tunnel built during the 1850s. It recently opened as a walking and cycling trail. End to end it’s 2.25 miles long. It’s flat, so it’s stroller and wheelchair friendly but it lacks lights, so make sure you bring flashlights or headlamps. The tunnel is located at the convergence of the southern entrance of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, the northern entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and U. S. Bicycle Route 76. Both Interstate 64 and U. S. 250 cross over the tunnel at Rockfish Gap.

Brew Ridge Trail

The Brew Ridge Trail is a self-guided tour of Virginia’s craft beer and cideries. It starts with Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton and goes south to the Blue Mountain Barrel House (owned by the same company). Eleven stops are recommended in between. 

Bar Crawl Scavenger Hunt 

If you want to take in the local bars without leaving Charlottesville but are looking for something different to do, then try the Bar Crawl Scavenger Hunt! Put together by the company Let’s Roam, the scavenger hunt is self guided and can be done at any time. The Bar Hunt is billed as “one part bar crawl, one part scavenger hunt.” As you bar hop you complete photo, video and trivia challenges with your team. 

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection is the only collection outside of Australia that is dedicated to Aboriginal Art. The collection features more than 2200 pieces and there are rotating exhibits. Visiting usually takes 20-30 minutes and free guided tours are available twice a day.

If you’re looking for a luxury experience you might consider staying at the Boar’s Head or Keswick Hall. Both offer luxury suites and dining, golf courses and pools. The Boar’s Head also has a full spa experience available, a sports club and private trails. 

Rock Climbing Gym

If you’re ready to work off some of the beer and wine you’ve been enjoying, you might consider hitting up Rocky Top – Charlottesville’s bouldering gym. Bouldering is a type of climbing that does not require ropes. Whether you are an experienced climber or just looking for something fun to do (with or without kids), check it out and get some exercise while you’re at it!

Biking Tour

Virginia has some of the most beautiful road biking terrain on the east coast. And if that’s your thing, or you want it to be your thing, Blue Ridge Cycling Tour can show you Charlottesville by two wheels. They offer everything from winery tours to multi-day road trips to easy around-town jaunts. 

Historial Tour

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society offers year-round guided walking tours of some of Charlottesville’s historic monuments and buildings. Two current offerings include a tour of Court Square, which covers pre-revolutionary to recent history and a tour of Maplewood cemetery: Charlottesville’s oldest public cemetery. 

Taste of Charlottesville Food Tour 

The Taste of Charlottesville Food Tour combines food tasting with a historical tour of downtown Charlottesville. The walking tour includes seven samples at six stops and takes approximately three hours to complete. 

Cooking Class

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make ravioli from scratch? Or roll the perfect sushi? Or always wanted to know how to make dumplings? Then try a cooking class! Charlottesville has two companies who offer cooking classes – the Happy Cook (which is also a cooking store) and Culinary Concepts. 

Swimming Holes and Lakes

In the summer, try cooling off at one of the local swimming holes! The most popular one is Blue Hole at Sugar Hollow in Crozet . It’s a beautiful spot and a short hike to the swimming hole, but it can get very crowded on the weekends. I recommend making it a mid-week jaunt and avoiding it on Saturday and Sunday. 

Chris Greene Lake , Mint Valley Springs Park and Walnut Creek all have dedicated swimming areas with beaches. 

In Shenandoah National Park, White Oak Canyon and Rip Rap Hollow hikes both feature swimming holes. Both are considered challenging and/or longer hikes. 

Where to Stay in Charlottesville 

If camping is your thing there are tons of options in Charlottesville. Shenandoah National Park has five campgrounds . Misty Mountain is a privately owned campground that features a playground for kids, pool and volleyball courts. If you’re looking for something a little more secluded, you can stay on private property through the agencies HipCamp and Tentrr. Airbnb and VRBO both have a strong presence in Charlottesville. You can book anything from private rooms to yurts to cabins to manors and estates through those platforms. 

If you love Bed and Breakfasts check out: 

• 200 South Street Inn
• The Dinsmore House
• Oakhurst Inn
• The Inn at Court Square

If boutique hotels are your thing I recommend: 

• The Quirk Hotel 
• The Clifton 
• The Draftsman

For proximity to the downtown pedestrian mall, The Omni Charlottesville Hotel can’t be beat. It anchors one end of the mall.

Where to Eat in Charlottesville

Charlottesville has an amazing local food scene.This list is by no means exhaustive, but it will give you a good place to start. Almost all of the restaurants in Charlottesville offer vegetarian options, but I’ll put a “V” by the ones I consider especially vegetarian friendly. 

If you’re only visiting for a day or two, here is my shortlist of top ten best local restaurants in Charlottesville. These are every day eateries – for fine dining, scroll down. 

• Bodos Bagels
• Pineapples Thai
• Kanak Indian Kitchen
• Pearl Island
• Otto Turkish Street Food
• Guajiros Miami Eatery 
• Tacos Gomez 
• Jack Brown’s 

Some of these places serve lunch all the time while others have weekend brunch menus. We love Bodos Bagels for quick breakfast sandwiches, Ace has the best biscuits in town, MarieBette for pastries, and Tip Top for diner-country-style breakfast. 

• Tip Top 
• Moose’s by the Creek
• Farm Bell Kitchen
• Ace Biscuit and Barbeque 
• MarieBette Cafe and Bakery 
• Crosby’s Urban Vittals 
• Blue Moon Diner
• Villa Diner
• Peloton Station

Lunch 

Most of the restaurants in Charlottesville that serve dinner also serve lunch, but here are a few that serve what I would call “lighter lunch.” Meaning they focus on salads and soup and sandwiches and do it really, really well.

• Tilman’s 
• Revolutionary Soup (v)
• Riverside Lunch
• Kitchenette Sandwich Shop
• Baggby’s Gourmet Sandwiches 
• The Juice Laundry (v)
• Afghan Kabob Palace
• The Bebedero 
• Brazos Tacos (v)
• C&O Restaurant
• Citizen’s Burger Bar
• Doma Korean Kitchen (v)
• Duner’s Restaurant 
• Firefly (v)
• Fleurie 
• Iron Paffles and Coffee
• Kardinal Hall (v)
• Mahana Fresh
• Marco and Luca’s Noodle Shop
• Maru Korean Restaurant 
• Milan Indian (v)
• Kanak Indian (v)
• Otto Turkish Street Food (v)
• Botanical  (v)
• Pad Thai (v)
• Pearl Island (v)
• Soul Food Joint
• Sultan Kebab
• Vu Noodles (v)
• Albemarle Baking Co.
• MarieBette Cafe
• Kilwins 
• The Pie Chest
• Bowerbird Bakeshop

Coffeeshops

• Shenandoah Joe
• Lone Light Coffeehouse 
• C’ville Coffee

Charlottesville Two-Day Itinerary 

Grab a cup of coffee at Lone Light Coffee and a pastry from Mariebette. Then, if it’s a Saturday in the summer, hit up the Farmer’s Market at IX Art Park. Get some snacks from the vendors and windowshop local art. Visit The Looking Glass Art exhibit. Grab lunch to go from Vu Noodles or Otto Turkish Street Food. By 1 pm meet up with your wine tour guide. Spend the afternoon exploring several different local wineries. Have a late dinner at Kanak Indian Kitchen and an early night in.

Get up before dawn and head to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a sunrise hike at Humpback Rock. Watch the sun come up over the Blue Ridge Mountains. On your way back into town grab breakfast from Bodo’s Bagels. Shower and take a breather before heading back out. Spend early afternoon meandering down the downtown pedestrian mall. Grab lunch somewhere that strikes your fancy, probably one with outdoor seating. Then go to Monticello and take a tour (they close at 5 so get there by 3!) Grab a slice of pizza from Lampo and then meet your hot air balloon tour guide. Watch the sunset from the sky. End the day with tapas and drinks from Bang!

Charlottesville Five Day Itinerary

Day 1: downtown.

On your first day in town I suggest focusing on the city center itself. Walk the downtown pedestrian mall, take in The Looking Glass exhibit, meander through local bookstores and boutiques, catch a show at the Sprint Pavilion or live music at one of the local bars. Get ice cream at Kilwins, burgers at Jack Brown’s and sip drinks on the rooftop of the Quirk. 

Day 2: U.S. History 

Grab a bagel from Bodos and then head up to Monticello to get there when it opens. Take a tour and stroll the grounds. Grab lunch at the historical Michie Tavern. Stroll along the Saunders Monticello Trail in Kemper Park. Then head up to Carter’s Mountain for a glass of Bold Rock Cider and a mid-after apple cider donut. Head out for a hot air balloon ride with Monticello Balloon Company. Have dinner and drinks at Kanak Indian Kitchen or Soul Food. 

Day 3: Shenandoah National Park

Pack a picnic and lots of snacks and head to Shenandoah National Park. Spend the day driving down Skyline Drive. Tackle some short hikes – a few favorites are Little Calf Mountain, Blackrock Summit, Doyles River Falls and Hightop Mountain. Watch the sunset from an overlook. Drink some local beer that you brought with you. Grab dinner back in town at The Bebedero.

Day 4: Vineyard Tour

Have a leisurely breakfast amid locals at Tip Top followed by a walk on the Rivanna Trail. Grab lunch from Riverside Diner then meet up with your vineyard tour guide. Spend the next five hours exploring some of Charlottesville’s best vineyards. After your tour, head downtown and listen to some music at Fridays After Five. Grab dinner on the downtown mall. 

Day 5: Last Day 

Start your day at the Farmer’s Market or at Albemarle Baking Company. Get some snacks and treats and then head over to the Rivanna River Company to pick up tubes. Spend two hours lazily floating down the river. Grab lunch from Tacos Gomez. Clean up and then head out for a Taste of Charlottesville walking food tour. End the night with some live music and local beer at Peloton Station. 

I hope this guide was helpful as you visit Charlottesville! 

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