Virginia is for Lovers
There is so much to LOVE in Virginia! No matter who you are or what you love to do, be at the heart of it all in Virginia.
LOVE all four seasons. LOVE the mountains. LOVE the beaches. Choose big city life, find a rural retreat, or have both! LOVE the good economy. Virginia is one of the best places for business and enterpeneurship. LOVE the amazing schools, public and private. LOVE the diverse and eclectic music scene, galleries, theaters, and historic destinations. There’s a festival and or event on any given weekend. LOVE the Horse Country. LOVE the opportunities for excercise and fitness. LOVE the world-class, nationally ranked healthcare professionals and facilities. LOVE a great place to retire. LOVE the best BBQ, biscuits and gravy, and the best in fine dining. LOVE Virginia Wine Country, wine, ciders, beer and spirits that are beyond compare!
Established in 1744 by an act of the General Assembly, Albemarle County was named for the second Earl of Albemarle, then Governor General of the colony. Charlottesville, the county seat, is located 70 miles from Richmond, 120 miles from Washington, DC, and 20 minutes from Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) offers 60 flights daily. The airport is located 8 miles north of the City of Charlottesville, 1 mile west of Route 29 on Airport Road.
When visiting this spectacular region, be sure to take advantage of its many cultural and educational amenities — Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe’s Highland, James Madison’s Montpelier, the University of Virginia and its associated institutions.
Central Virginia is home to Wine Country, an abundance of award-winning wineries that dot our beautiful countryside and host special events throughout the year. If it’s golf you’re looking for, look no further. From country clubs, to four-star resorts, there is a course here just for you. And if that wasn’t enough, Albemarle has its fair share of beautiful horses and talented equestrians who put on spectacular shows and races every season.
In addition, Charlottesville is home to several important events that attract visitors from all over the country and world, including the Virginia Festival of the Book, Historic Garden Week, The Foxfield Races, the Albemarle County Fair, the Virginia Film Festival, the Montpelier Hunt Races, and First Night Virginia. An outstanding place to vacation all four seasons, Albemarle County offers fine dining, accommodations, scenic landscapes, and many links to our American heritage. For more information, visit www.charlottesville.org.
