I have NEVER been out there. Sad I know. The biggest reason is to go to Blenheim (Dave Matthews Vineyard) because my wife has been wanting to go for years. Anyone else that has been down there have any suggestions on where to stop or scenic roads to take? I guess there's some sort of trail out there that people do... not sure if I want to do that or not really....

any suggestions are appreciated.

-Derf

 

when are you going to make the trip? fall is usually the most colorful, scenic...

 

Derf .... ahahhahahaahahah


Theres alot of winerys in Charlottesville, my sister works up there I can get a list of them for ya if youd like.

 

Go to a polo match

 

Exit the Skyline drive at RT-33 southbound for a twisty downhill romp, likely one of the best in the state. Great drive.

 

I am from the Charlottesville area- the road that Monticello is on has lots of cool things to see, and the road is nice and windy (but a little slow). Stop at Carter's Mtn, the road up it is rough (but I have done it in lowered cars several times), and the view is AMAZING of Cville. Plus you can pick apples. Stop at Michie Tavern- fun little shop with tons of random stuff, and the building itself is very old and cool. Lots of vineyards in the area for sure.

Go into downtown Charlottesville/UVA area- cool old buildings, lots of younger people, and great food. Charlottesville definitely has a huge selection of local food that I miss, a lot. If you want to do a romantic Italian dinner, go to Vivace. My favorite place in the worldddd

Someone mentioned RTE.33- definitely go on it. Skyline drive is gorgeous, but is very heavily trafficked especially in the fall, so get on rte.33 as it's two lanes up and a really really fun drive.

If you have any more questions about things to do/see in Charlottesville let me know, I'm happy to help.

 

Thanks for the input. We're going to give Vivace a try...

 

It's soooo goood. And super romantic. It's an old house, and his been voted best Italian in Charlottesville about a million times. I've always had great experiences there in food, wine, and service.