Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Charlottesville February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Charlottesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-Hotels.d6057012.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Charlottesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Charlottesville.d6057012.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Charlottesville Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Charlottesville.d6057012.Car-Hire-Guide)[Charlottesville Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville.d6057012.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Charlottesville, VA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Charlottesville Types of activities Where to stay [Charlottesville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville.dx6057012) ![Charlottesville which includes forests, autumn colours and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/c0a58770-efed-4726-ad44-290aa23a41f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charlottesville which includes forests, autumn colours and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/c0a58770-efed-4726-ad44-290aa23a41f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charlottesville which includes a sunset, mist or fog and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/022f7a78-6111-4d9d-8ae1-d41ee0e79761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charlottesville which includes a city and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/1bef6811-20fc-4c22-9598-8d085c9c6c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charlottesville featuring heritage architecture, flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/361c0e8b-8cd8-467d-b37b-117dc6e8d066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Charlottesville Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Charlottesville has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Charlottesville, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Charlottesville with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Charlottesville Charlottesville is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Charlottesville, and make it a breeze to explore Charlottesville and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Charlottesville to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Charlottesville, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Charlottesville. #### Charlottesville attractions Charlottesville has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Charlottesville to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Charlottesville. Looking for things to do in Charlottesville can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Charlottesville | Number of things to do | 20 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Charlottesville Historic City centre APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-historic-city-centre-app-gps-smartphone-walking-tour.a47638516.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/complete-blue-ridge-parkway-tour-bundle.a47424635.activity-details)[Self Guided Audio Tour Skyline Drive and Shenandoah NP](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-tour-skyline-drive-and-shenandoah-np.a50857220.activity-details)[Shenandoah National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/shenandoah-national-park-audio-driving-tour.a48903711.activity-details)[Shenandoah National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/shenandoah-national-park-self-driving-audio-tour.a5066297.activity-details)[Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/blue-ridge-parkway-virginia-audio-driving-tour.a47415968.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Charlottesville Historic City centre APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-historic-city-centre-app-gps-smartphone-walking-tour.a47638516.activity-details)[Charlottesville Dark History Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-dark-history-ghost-tour.a46353300.activity-details)[University scavenger Hunt: Grounds Explorers: The UVA hunt](/things-to-do/university-scavenger-hunt-grounds-explorers-the-uva-hunt.a50667886.activity-details)[A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Charlottesville](/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-experience.a50765626.activity-details)[Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Centuries of Charlottesville](/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-centuries-of-charlottesville.a2562504.activity-details) | | With kids | [University scavenger Hunt: Grounds Explorers: The UVA hunt](/things-to-do/university-scavenger-hunt-grounds-explorers-the-uva-hunt.a50667886.activity-details)[A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Charlottesville](/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-experience.a50765626.activity-details)[The Dairy Market Food Tour](/things-to-do/the-dairy-market-food-tour.a49810706.activity-details)[3 days on Chagga Villages by Bike](/things-to-do/3-days-on-chagga-villages-by-bike.a2057396.activity-details)[Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site](/things-to-do/private-tour-from-williamsburg-to-monticello-world-heritage-site.a48408775.activity-details) | ## What to do in Charlottesville --- ### Popular places to visit ![Nighttime view of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/63dc4a50-d9ce-48e4-bf40-7a8d7b844216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Virginia Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Virginia during your travels in Charlottesville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Virginia-Virginia.d6082947.Attraction) ![Monticello showing a memorial and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082929/abf8d200-964f-48b4-a110-32e63f1774c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monticello You may recognise this elegant plantation estate, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, from its depiction on the back of some U.S. nickels. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monticello-Charlottesville.d6082929.Attraction) ![Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia. #Patterns #LifeAtExpedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/7faf936a-de3d-4705-a574-8a1b92dfc2fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Mall During your trip to Charlottesville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Mall-North-Downtown.d6082911.Attraction) ![Buildings of University of Virginia and downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162676/a55a7122-f096-4ee5-8dad-b58a4c9b7b6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Virginia Hospital If University of Virginia Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Charlottesville. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Virginia-Hospital-Jefferson-Park-Avenue.d6162676.Attraction) ![Autumn fall foliage season countryside at Charlottesville winery vineyard in blue ridge mountains of Virginia with fog mist cloudy sky day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623257964289/91b20769-c410-4efe-83c6-4f9de76d7982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trump Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Trump Winery during your travels to Charlottesville. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trump-Winery-Charlottesville.d553248623257964289.Attraction) ![Charlottesville featuring outdoor eating and café lifestyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/fb86dd42-9ab9-4cb7-b65f-53d33793ed73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ting Pavilion You can enjoy a show at Ting Pavilion on your trip to Charlottesville. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ting-Pavilion-Charlottesville.d763356084398436352.Attraction) ![Beautiful views, lots of good apple-related for and drink, and you can wander the orchard picking your own apples fresh off the tree.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661667/bb6f231b-1a70-402b-9284-2a1a9b8416ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carter Mountain Orchard Enjoy an outing to Carter Mountain Orchard during your stay in Charlottesville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carter-Mountain-Orchard-Charlottesville.d553248621532661667.Attraction) ![C0X063 Rotunda. Image shot 01/2011. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082941/8a94adba-706d-42cc-a937-4dd85d0d10e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotunda Find out about the history of Charlottesville with a stop at Rotunda. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotunda-Venable.d6082941.Attraction) #### John Paul Jones Arena Catch an event at John Paul Jones Arena during your trip to Charlottesville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/John-Paul-Jones-Arena-Charlottesville.d6082919.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Charlottesville ![Historic buildings in the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477116/a6a4347f-d409-49f9-a85c-c90eba8c3071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Downtown 4/5(1 area review) While visiting North Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Court Square and Paramount Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-North-Downtown.dx553248635976477116) ![Autumn at Grayson Highlands State Park Virginia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481913/b082c147-7fb0-4690-986c-8ce70a582d54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Belmont While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Ting Pavilion and Downtown Mall are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-Belmont.dx553248635976481913) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fifeville While Fifeville isn't home to many top sights, Charlottesville Pavilion and Rotunda are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-Fifeville.dx553248635976468741) ![Nighttime view of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/63dc4a50-d9ce-48e4-bf40-7a8d7b844216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### UVA If you're spending some time in UVA, Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-UVA.dx901768926590238720) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ridge St. While visiting Ridge St., you might make a stop by sights like Ix Art Park and Play On! Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-Ridge-St.dx553248635976479802) ![University of Virginia, statue of founder, Thomas Jefferson](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082947/8fcbfea6-70fb-4595-9299-d38b69781787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Venable While visiting Venable, you might make a stop by sights like Rotunda and Corner District. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlottesville-Venable.dx553248635976478515) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Charlottesville ![The Appalachian community makes the most out of what they are given and I believe that this photo illustrates that pretty well. Imagine a kid fishing in this pond with his father. One stereotype that is made about the Appalachian region is that we have nothing to do around here, but the citizens who live in the area disagree because when they look at this picture they do not just see a pond, they see a place to fish, swim, feed ducks, or just sit and take in the beauty that is the Appalachian Mountains. #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126259/aa25f525-c90e-4c3a-9a99-578c75c998f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### North Garden ![Richmond_JamesRiver_553248621532661548_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661548/33320ad6-d16f-481a-ba20-67740f423061.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Esmont ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charlottesville worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Charlottesville? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Charlottesville? ### Is three days enough to stay in Charlottesville? ### Is Charlottesville a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Charlottesville with kids? > - [University scavenger Hunt: Grounds Explorers: The UVA hunt](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/university-scavenger-hunt-grounds-explorers-the-uva-hunt.a50667886.activity-details) > - [A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Charlottesville](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-experience.a50765626.activity-details) > - [The Dairy Market Food Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-dairy-market-food-tour.a49810706.activity-details) > - [3 days on Chagga Villages by Bike](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-days-on-chagga-villages-by-bike.a2057396.activity-details) > - [Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-from-williamsburg-to-monticello-world-heritage-site.a48408775.activity-details) ### What to do in Charlottesville for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Charlottesville? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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