Spring Wine Festivals
Ah, Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate the season than to get outside and invigorate your senses? It's that time again: Time to smell the flora, to feel the cool, late-afternoon breezes, to delight in the pastel colors all around you, and to taste some of the Charlottesville area's finest wines. One of the most enjoyable ways to spend an afternoon in the Charlottesville area in spring is to attend one of the many local wine festivals. And there are some spectacular ones coming up. Read more here.
Summering at Monticello
From the moment you glimpse the iconic pillars of Monticello’s West Portico and the breathtaking displays of summer daylilies, you know you are in the presence of a visionary mind. The author of the Declaration of the Independence, Thomas Jefferson dedicated his life to serving our country at its founding as the third United States president, Governor of Virginia and Secretary of State among other roles. Like the Taj Mahal and Tower of London, Monticello is on the list of World Heritage Sites known the world over as cherished pieces of human history and of great universal value. Read more here.
The Corner at UVA
Beloved by University of Virginia students, alums and locals alike, The Corner - this is, the row of shops, restaurants and bars across University Avenue from the UVA grounds - is one of the Charlottesville area's must-sees. This seven-block-long row of businesses was named for its original size, literally just a corner, as well as its location at the corner of the UVA grounds, and cliaims to have continued to be "a student rendezvous since the mid-1800s." Keep reading!
Charlottesville Welcomes Weddings
The Charlottesville Welcome Book is proud to present our newest publication, the Charlotttesville Welcome Book Wedding Directory — your guide to all the best resources for celebrations with a dash of Charlottesville style. Be sure to visit our extensive website, CharlottesvilleWelcomesWeddings.com, for the latest in everything from the weather here in Charlottesville to our popular LookBook of local vendors who would love to help you make your wedding dreams come true. Like us on Facebook to keep up with the latest trends!
Scenic Scottsville
Beautiful Scottsville was founded along the banks of the James River as a major hub for travel and commerce. Not far from the town’s present day location, Thomas Jefferson’s father Peter served as justice for the newly formed County of Albemarle in the mid-1700s. Years later, Jefferson himself practiced law in the town’s old courthouse. Start your visit by strolling the historic district to enjoy antique shops, delicious restaurants, homemade ice cream, craft brews and a museum capturing the town’s transformation from an 18th century settlement to a bustling 19th century river and canal port. Keep reading!
