Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Charlottesville December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Charlottesville Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville.dx6057012)[Hotels in Charlottesville](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-Hotels.d6057012.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Charlottesville](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Charlottesville.d6057012.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Charlottesville Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Charlottesville.d6057012.Car-Rental-Guide)[Charlottesville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville.d6057012.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Charlottesville, VA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Charlottesville Types of activities Where to stay [Charlottesville travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville.dx6057012) ![Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60035-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60035-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60028-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60028-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60022-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60022-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60025-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60025-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60024-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by www.visitcharlottesville.org](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60024-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg) ## Charlottesville Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Charlottesville has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Charlottesville is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Charlottesville to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Charlottesville Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Charlottesville. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Charlottesville attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Charlottesville | Number of things to do | 21 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Charlottesville Historic City centre APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-historic-city-centre-app-gps-smartphone-walking-tour.a47638516.activity-details): CA $11 | | Top 5 things to do | [Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/complete-blue-ridge-parkway-tour-bundle.a47424635.activity-details)[Shenandoah National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/shenandoah-national-park-audio-driving-tour.a48903711.activity-details)[Self Guided Audio Tour Skyline Drive and Shenandoah NP](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-tour-skyline-drive-and-shenandoah-np.a50857220.activity-details)[Shenandoah National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/shenandoah-national-park-self-driving-audio-tour.a5066297.activity-details)[Charlottesville Dark History Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-dark-history-ghost-tour.a46353300.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Charlottesville Dark History Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-dark-history-ghost-tour.a46353300.activity-details)[Charlottesville Historic City centre APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour](/things-to-do/charlottesville-historic-city-centre-app-gps-smartphone-walking-tour.a47638516.activity-details)[University scavenger Hunt: Grounds Explorers: The UVA hunt](/things-to-do/university-scavenger-hunt-grounds-explorers-the-uva-hunt.a50667886.activity-details)[Charlottesville Scavenger Hunt Experience](/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-experience.a50765626.activity-details)[Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Centuries of Charlottesville](/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-centuries-of-charlottesville.a2562504.activity-details) | | With kids | [University scavenger Hunt: Grounds Explorers: The UVA hunt](/things-to-do/university-scavenger-hunt-grounds-explorers-the-uva-hunt.a50667886.activity-details)[Charlottesville Scavenger Hunt Experience](/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-experience.a50765626.activity-details)[The Dairy Market Food Tour](/things-to-do/the-dairy-market-food-tour.a49810706.activity-details)[3 days on Chagga Villages by Bike](/things-to-do/3-days-on-chagga-villages-by-bike.a2057396.activity-details)[Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site](/things-to-do/private-tour-from-williamsburg-to-monticello-world-heritage-site.a48408775.activity-details) | ## What to do in Charlottesville --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Charlottesville ![University of Virginia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/257a06d4e89c0ee78b8dbb71564449d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Virginia 4.5/5(5 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Virginia, during your trip to Charlottesville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Virginia-Virginia.d6082947.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monticello which includes a memorial and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135303-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monticello 4.5/5(7 reviews) You may recognise this elegant plantation estate, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, from its depiction on the back of some U.S. nickels. [](https://expedia.ca/Monticello-Charlottesville.d6082929.Vacation-Attraction) ![Downtown Mall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a14fe192ca14c7b7ad697066b7ef8a21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Mall 4/5(6 reviews) During your trip to Charlottesville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Mall-North-Downtown.d6082911.Vacation-Attraction) ![Charlottesville showing farmland, landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60024-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ting Pavilion You can make plans for a show at Ting Pavilion during your trip to Charlottesville. [](https://expedia.ca/Ting-Pavilion-Charlottesville.d763356084398436352.Vacation-Attraction) ![Charlottesville Pavilion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b0bf7c04b22f7af22157a0c7eaa85120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlottesville Pavilion You can make plans for a show at Charlottesville Pavilion on your trip to Charlottesville. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-Pavilion-North-Downtown.d6082909.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rotunda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/257a06d4e89c0ee78b8dbb71564449d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotunda 4.5/5(5 reviews) Find out about the history of Charlottesville with a stop at Rotunda. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rotunda-Venable.d6082941.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Virginia Hospital Though University of Virginia Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Charlottesville while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Virginia-Hospital-Jefferson-Park-Avenue.d6162676.Vacation-Attraction) #### Trump Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Trump Winery during your travels to Charlottesville. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Trump-Winery-Charlottesville.d553248623257964289.Vacation-Attraction) #### John Paul Jones Arena 4/5(1 review) Catch an event at John Paul Jones Arena during your trip to Charlottesville. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/John-Paul-Jones-Arena-Charlottesville.d6082919.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Charlottesville ![Charlottesville showing farmland, landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/60000/60024-Charlottesville-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Downtown 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in North Downtown, Historic Court Square and Paramount Theater are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-North-Downtown.dx553248635976477116) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Belmont While Belmont might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ting Pavilion and Downtown Mall. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-Belmont.dx553248635976481913) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fifeville When in Fifeville, you can plan a visit to Charlottesville Pavilion and Rotunda, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-Fifeville.dx553248635976468741) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1223b5df77ec042b7bab62cea63da1d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### UVA If you're spending some time in UVA, Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-UVA.dx901768926590238720) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ridge St. While visiting Ridge St., you might make a stop by sights like Ix Art Park and Play On! Theater. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-Ridge-St.dx553248635976479802) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/257a06d4e89c0ee78b8dbb71564449d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Venable If you're spending some time in Venable, Rotunda and Corner District are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Charlottesville-Venable.dx553248635976478515) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Charlottesville ![Photo by Jason Clay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/23eed83016ce4e3d063f8b2b96e8c0f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Scottsville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charlottesville worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Charlottesville? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Charlottesville? ### Is three days enough to stay in Charlottesville? ### Is Charlottesville a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Charlottesville with kids? > - [University scavenger Hunt: Grounds Explorers: The UVA hunt](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/university-scavenger-hunt-grounds-explorers-the-uva-hunt.a50667886.activity-details) > - [Charlottesville Scavenger Hunt Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/charlottesville-scavenger-hunt-experience.a50765626.activity-details) > - [The Dairy Market Food Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-dairy-market-food-tour.a49810706.activity-details) > - [3 days on Chagga Villages by Bike](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-days-on-chagga-villages-by-bike.a2057396.activity-details) > - [Private tour from Williamsburg to Monticello World Heritage Site](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-from-williamsburg-to-monticello-world-heritage-site.a48408775.activity-details) ### What to do in Charlottesville for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Charlottesville? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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