- Charlottesville Downtown Mall

- Monticello Historic Site (Thomas Jefferson's ancestral home with tours of the house and grounds)

- The Lawn at UVA

- Shenandoah National Park (an hour drive, filled with fantastic hikes and waterfalls; Paul and Ali's favorites include Black Rock Summit, Dark Hallow Falls, Doyles River Falls, Hawkbill Summit)

- Humpback Rock (a popular, local hike about 25 minutes away)

- Blue Hole (much-loved swimming hole)

- King Family Winery

- Potter's Craft Cider

- Blue Mountain Brewery (gorgeous views)

- Crozet Pizza