A Life In Charlottesville
Charlottesville VA Quality Of Life
The reason people move to Charlottesville, Virginia, is quality of life, and publications seem to agree. Forbes, Money Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Modern Maturity, NYTimes.com, Town News.com, Organic Style, and others have put Charlottesville, Virginia, high on their list of places to live. An ideal place to raise a family, retire, or live life, it is easy to understand why some people visit and never leave. Come spend the weekend discovering Charlottesville, and do not be surprised if you find yourself thinking about looking at our country home, farm, or estate properties. It is just part of the magic of Charlottesville. I look forward to meeting you.
Creative Charlottesville
Music, art, and community theater at venues including LiveArts, The Paramount, The Prism, Bayly Art Museum, shopping at quaint country stores to high-end boutiques, and dining at exceptional restaurants are part of the Charlottesville culture. First, stroll the colorful historic downtown mall on a summer evening, an outdoor pedestrian walkway lined with outdoor cafes, first-class restaurants, movies, shopping, live theater, and music. Then, to celebrate the end of the workweek, join everyone for good music and cheer at Fridays After Five, located at the downtown mall. The Virginia Festival of the Book and the Virginia Film Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year. At this time of year, hotels book solid as we also host the beauty of the falling leaves. Surrounded by spectacular color, fall will usher a winter that tends to be mild, with just enough snow to let us know that we enjoy four distinct seasons.
Charlottesville Is Fast Becoming One Of The Leading Areas Known For Its Vineyards
Kluge Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, Blenheim Vineyards, Whitehall Vineyards, Prince Michel Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards, First Colony Winery, King Family Vineyards, Horton Vineyards, and the Oakencroft Vineyard, to name a few. For the true wine enthusiast, there is the Virginia Wine Club.
For Outdoor Enthusiasts, The World Is At Your Feet. Wildlife abounds in Charlottesville, adding to the exceptional quality of life enjoyed here. Hike a mountain, see the Blue Ridge by horseback, float down the Rapidan or James Rivers, enjoy fly fishing along the Conway River, glide across the reservoir in a kayak, go mountain biking or take a breathtaking ride in a hot air balloon. It is all these things and more that make Charlottesville unforgettable. For sports enthusiasts there is the University of Virginia and all of its exciting ACC teams. What About Skiing?Wintergreen and Massanutten Ski Resort are within one hour of Charlottesville, Virginia. What About Golf? You will find world-class golf courses in Charlottesville, Virginia. There are several country clubs in Charlottesville. What About The Ocean? The Atlantic Ocean waits patiently for your visit and is only a three-hour drive. Virginia Beach, The Outer Banks, or Ocracoke Island can make a perfect getaway.
Charlottesville Ties To History
No description of Charlottesville, Virginia would be complete without mentioning Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison or the University of Virginia. Graced by our storied past, Charlottesville is home to Monticello, Ash Lawn, and Montpelier. History is a cornerstone in Charlottesville, Virginia.