The shuttle schedule is now available. For detailed information, please check out the Shuttle Schedule tab.

Kate & Matt

October 12, 2024 • Charlottesville, VA

The shuttle schedule is now available. For detailed information, please check out the Shuttle Schedule tab.

Kate & Matt

October 12, 2024 • Charlottesville, VA

Things to Do

For those looking to make it a weekend getaway, here are a few suggested activities!

Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store

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1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
(434) 977-1833

Enjoy a picturesque fall afternoon picking apples, taking a hay bale ride around the orchard, or sitting and enjoying a glass of wine and apple donut! Tickets are required ($8.00/person), please visit the website for more information.

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Downtown Mall

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E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
(434) 295-9073

Visit Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Walking Mall to shop, eat, and drink. We highly recommend The Fitzroy and The Alley Light for cocktails, and Blue Moon Diner, Marco & Luca Dumplings, and Bang! for a meal.


There are several paid parking garages and lots located around the mall, please visit the website for more information.

The Rotunda

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1826 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA
(434) 924-7969

Visit the Bride's alma mater! Walk around the University of Virginia's grounds, have a picnic on the Lawn, or explore the Rotunda. The Rotunda is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to enter.


Historical Tours of the University of Virginia are offered daily when courses are in session, with the exception of home football game days. These tours cover the original University and Lawn area, and they begin in the Lower East Oval Room of the Rotunda, Sunday - Friday at 11 a.m., and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Additionally, a History of African Americans tour will be offered each Sunday at 3 p.m. Tours are free of charge. No reservation necessary. Please visit the website for more information.

Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Picnic Area

Picture of Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Picnic Area
Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway, Lyndhurst, VA 22952, USA
(540) 943-4716

Get some steps in on this beautiful Charlottesville hike! Enjoy spectacular views of the Rockfish and Shenandoah Valleys. This is a popular sunrise and sunset hike and has a variety of trail lengths you can choose from. Please visit the website for more details.

Monticello

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1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
(434) 984-9800

Step back in time and visit Moticello, or "Little Mountain", the home of third president Thomas Jefferson. Learn about Jefferson's life, the home's unique design, and the enslaved people that lived and labored on the plantation.


Please note that tickets are required. Visit the website for more information regarding tours and pricing.

Wineries, Breweries, & Cideries

Picture of Wineries, Breweries, & Cideries

Explore the many, many wineries, breweries, and cideries surrounding Charlottesville. You truly can't go wrong, but a few of the Bride's favorites include Pippin Hill Winery, Septenary Winery, Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery, Bold Rock Cidery, and Blue Mountain Brewery.