set in 100 acres of grounds, this upscale hotel in a white-painted mansion, is 6 miles from the jefferson theater and a 7-mile drive from historic michie tavern. individually decorated rooms and suites feature elegant decor and free wifi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some add antique furnishings, claw-foot tubs and/or patios, while suites include pull-out sofas, living areas, and/or garden or mountain views. there's also a carriage house with a loft. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a croquet lawn. free continental breakfast and afternoon tea are served on the veranda, and there's an elegant restaurant with a terrace serving american cuisine Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport 29 min
Jefferson Vineyards (7 min) Wine, vineyard, thomas jefferson, chardonnay, and winery Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia (9 min) Australian Aboriginal art museum at UVA with over 1,700 objects, plus tours & programs. Free entry. Riverview Park (15 min) A 27-acre riverfront preserve offering a playground, picnic areas & adjacent biking & walking trail. The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia (18 min) Artwork from a range of cultures & time periods, including a collection devoted to Thomas Jefferson. The Rotunda (19 min) Iconic university building, designed by Thomas Jefferson, known for its Palladian architecture. James Monroe's Highland (10 min) Home of the 5th US president from 1799–1823, with guided estate tours, gardens & occasional events. Blenheim Vineyards (16 min) Timber-frame tasting room & patio space overlooking vineyards, with wines by the glass & bottle. Downtown Mall (15 min) A laid-back pedestrianised shopping area with global restaurants, bars, galleries & a movie theater. Ivy Creek Foundation (21 min) Virginia Discovery Museum (15 min) Small children's museum emphasizing discovery with interactive exhibits in art, history & science. Trump Winery Tasting Room (15 min) Winery, vineyard, thomas jefferson, sparkling wine, and wine Robert E Lee Statue (16 min) The Lawn (20 min) This large, grassy space designed by Thomas Jefferson is ringed by historic university buildings. Charlottesville Downtown Visitors Center (15 min) History and music Monticello (9 min) President Jefferson's stately 1769 mansion & slave plantation, with tours, a museum, a cafe & more. |