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Life in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is the perfect place to live. With a metro population of over 200,000, this laid-back city has maintained a small-town feel. The city's cultural fabric is sewn together by its rich history, unique art scene, theater and music community, festivals, vineyards, and sporting events. Residents enjoy a range of sporting and musical entertainment, from ACC football at Scott Stadium to national music acts and Broadway shows at the John Paul Jones Arena. Nationally acclaimed restaurants throughout the city are as diverse as the cultural scene.

Charlottesville Region

The Charlottesville region continually ranks one of the best cities to raise a family, one of the healthiest places to live, and, in 2008, Forbes recognized it as one of the best small markets for business. The city prides itself on its commitment to education, no matter what age, and is known for its exceptional public and private school systems and the University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Active Living

Its location at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, twenty-six neighborhood parks, walking trails, and proximity to the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean make Charlottesville a haven for people with active lifestyles.

Charlottesville Schools

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The Lists: The Best of Charlottesville

Charlottesville's Top 10 Places

  • Monticello
  • The Rotunda
  • The Lawn
  • Ash Lawn-Highland
  • Montpelier
  • Beta Bridge
  • Downtown Mall
  • Charlottesville Pavilion
  • Blue Mountain Brewery
  • The Corner

Charlottesville's Top 10 Faces


Faces from the past:
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Edgar Allen Poe
  • James Madison
  • James Monroe
  • William Faulkner
Faces today:
  • John Grisham
  • Sissy Spacek
  • Howie Long
  • Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson
  • Dave Mathews

Charlottesville's Top 10 Activities for Kids

  • Virginia Discovery Museum
  • Albemarle County Fair
  • Foxfield Family Day
  • ACAC Adventure Central
  • Charlottesville Ice Park
  • Tubing on the James River
  • Swimming at Mint Springs
  • Peach Picking at Chiles Orchard
  • Movies at the Paramount
  • Spray Ground at Belmont Park

Charlottesville's Top 10 Events

  • Fridays After Five Concerts
  • Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival
  • Downtown Farmers' Market
  • Carter Mountain Orchard Fall Festival
  • Virginia Film Festival
  • Virginia Festival of the Book
  • 4th of July at McIntire Park
  • Concerts at John Paul Jones Arena
  • Starry Nights at Veritas Vineyards
  • Martha's Market

Charlottesville's Top 10 Sporting Attractions

  • ACC Basketball at the John Paul Jones Arena
  • UVA Football at Scott Stadium
  • The Spring Foxfield Races
  • UVA Men's and Women's Soccer and Lacrosse at Klockner Stadium
  • Charlottesville Ten Miler
  • College Baseball at Davenport Field
  • Golf at the Arnold Palmer-Designed Keswick Estate Club
  • King Family Vineyards Sunday Polo Matches
  • Tennis at the Boar's Head Inn Tennis Center
  • Charlottesville Rec Softball Leagues


Charlottesville Lifestyle: What We Love

Outdoors

Charlottesville is an outdoor lover's paradise, where activities-from hiking, camping, and biking to golfing, tennis, and horseback riding-are enjoyed year-round.

Education

Charlottesville offers exceptional educational opportunities, with a highly ranked public school system, the prestigious University of Virginia, and Piedmont Virginia Community College.

Shopping

Barracks Road Shopping Center, Fashion Square Mall, and the Downtown Mall offer some of the best boutiques and retailers in Central Virginia.

Entertainment

Charlottesville has a thriving music, art, and theatre community. A wide spectrum of entertainment venues house national musical acts, Broadway shows, and local talent.

Climate

Charlottesville boasts a temperate climate and year-round beauty during its four seasons, with temperatures rarely rising above ninety degrees or falling below twenty degrees.

Vineyards

With more than twenty wineries in Charlottesville and neighboring counties, it's no wonder Life magazine recently awarded the Charlottesville region The Best New Place to Drink Wine.