Charlottesville Travel, Lodging & Tourism

Whether you prefer the formal atmosphere of a luxury hotel or the quaint comfort of a country inn, you'll find travel accommodations to suit any taste in the Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Va area. And while visitors may be looking for R&R [rest and relaxation, in case it's been that long], there are a plethora of sites and activities to keep them busy.

Central Virginia enjoys year-round tourism promoted by the beautiful landscape and the many attractions including Monticello, Ash Lawn and Montpelier, historic homes of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison, respectively. The University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson, is an attraction all to itself. The architecture and history of the school, coupled with the sports events and art and music performances, appeal to many interests and many audiences.