Outdoor family fun (young children)
Relax while the children explore. Activities and discovery in a safe, engaging setting, with indoor space available.
13 locals recommend
Wildrock
6600 Blackwells Hollow RdRelax while the children explore. Activities and discovery in a safe, engaging setting, with indoor space available.
Outdoor family fun (all ages)
Authentic historical farms with costumed interpreters and engaging activities. Plenty of space to run and choose which sites to visit. Self-paced. Unique. Gift shop and snacks to purchase. Close to restaurants and shopping, but a world unto itself.
113 locals recommend
Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveAuthentic historical farms with costumed interpreters and engaging activities. Plenty of space to run and choose which sites to visit. Self-paced. Unique. Gift shop and snacks to purchase. Close to restaurants and shopping, but a world unto itself.
The UVA Rotunda and Central Grounds are surrounded by dining, shopping and historical sites. Walk through historical neighborhoods, play ball or frisbee on the Lawn, register for a tour, or catch a bus to the downtown mall.
251 locals recommend
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NThe UVA Rotunda and Central Grounds are surrounded by dining, shopping and historical sites. Walk through historical neighborhoods, play ball or frisbee on the Lawn, register for a tour, or catch a bus to the downtown mall.
A favorite of teenagers as well as kids. Sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit under hiking clothes, water shoes. Wilderness, no amenities. Locals go again and again.
16 locals recommend
Sugar Hollow Dam and Reservoir
Sugar Hollow RoadA favorite of teenagers as well as kids. Sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit under hiking clothes, water shoes. Wilderness, no amenities. Locals go again and again.
All ages will enjoy an event or aspect of Crozet park. Safe, extensive, well-maintained.
8 locals recommend
Claudius Crozet Park
1075 Claudius Crozet ParkAll ages will enjoy an event or aspect of Crozet park. Safe, extensive, well-maintained.
Check out the website: https://www.albemarle.org/government/parks-recreation
Albemarle Parks & Recreation
1816a East Main StreetCheck out the website: https://www.albemarle.org/government/parks-recreation
Public schools throughout the County of Albemarle and City of Charlottesville are delightful sites for exercise, play, and group activities year-round. Sledding is a winter favorite, at the University of Virginia as well as the public school grounds. Each school has regulations posted; if none are posted, community use is welcomed.
Albemarle County Public Schools
Public schools throughout the County of Albemarle and City of Charlottesville are delightful sites for exercise, play, and group activities year-round. Sledding is a winter favorite, at the University of Virginia as well as the public school grounds. Each school has regulations posted; if none are posted, community use is welcomed.
Rainy day family fun (young children)
Need a rainy day, motion-filled activity for children 1-10? On the historic Charlottesville downtown mall, this kid museum features science, local history, nature, construction, and creativity. Self-paced with occasional staff-led activities.
36 locals recommend
Virginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main StNeed a rainy day, motion-filled activity for children 1-10? On the historic Charlottesville downtown mall, this kid museum features science, local history, nature, construction, and creativity. Self-paced with occasional staff-led activities.
Neighborhoods
Casual, historic town with modern amenities side-by-side with historic sites and unique venues. A 15-minute drive over the Blue Ridge mountains at the Afton Pass, where the Appalachian Trail crosses with stunning overlooks. Hike the Blue Ridge Tunnel. Drive the Blue Ridge parkway to restored homesteads in the Shenandoah National Parks system.
23 locals recommend
Waynesboro
Casual, historic town with modern amenities side-by-side with historic sites and unique venues. A 15-minute drive over the Blue Ridge mountains at the Afton Pass, where the Appalachian Trail crosses with stunning overlooks. Hike the Blue Ridge Tunnel. Drive the Blue Ridge parkway to restored homesteads in the Shenandoah National Parks system.
Must-visit neighborhood
Mountain views and a computer bank with free WiFi at the most amazing library ever! An old-timey hardware store, the Crozet Pharmacy, Mudhouse and The Green House (both cafés), and Crozet Pizza are all in strolling distance. Visit the Information Center and Gift Shop for local artisan wares. Diner, restaurant, and ice cream shop all right there in downtown Crozet. A short drive to groceries, the UVA community credit union (banking), the Starr Hill brewery, and urgent care.
26 locals recommend
Crozet
Mountain views and a computer bank with free WiFi at the most amazing library ever! An old-timey hardware store, the Crozet Pharmacy, Mudhouse and The Green House (both cafés), and Crozet Pizza are all in strolling distance. Visit the Information Center and Gift Shop for local artisan wares. Diner, restaurant, and ice cream shop all right there in downtown Crozet. A short drive to groceries, the UVA community credit union (banking), the Starr Hill brewery, and urgent care.
Medical needs
Crozet: Skilled urgent care by friendly staff within 5-7 minute drive. 540 Radford Lane #250, Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-823-7896
Augusta Health Convenient Care Clinic
540 Radford LnCrozet: Skilled urgent care by friendly staff within 5-7 minute drive. 540 Radford Lane #250, Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-823-7896
Community drug store Open 9 AM- 7 PM M-F; 9 AM - 3 PM Sat; Closed Sunday (434) 823-6337
10 locals recommend
Parkway Pharmacy
5771 The SquareCommunity drug store Open 9 AM- 7 PM M-F; 9 AM - 3 PM Sat; Closed Sunday (434) 823-6337
Crozet: 5-7 minute drive; adjacent to Augusta Health Convenient Care Clinic, 545 Radford Lane, Charlottesville, VA
Hours: 9 AM - 8 PM M-F; 9 AM - 6 PM Sat; 11 AM - 6 PM Sunday
Phone: (434) 823-1184
31 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
545 Radford LnCrozet: 5-7 minute drive; adjacent to Augusta Health Convenient Care Clinic, 545 Radford Lane, Charlottesville, VA
Hours: 9 AM - 8 PM M-F; 9 AM - 6 PM Sat; 11 AM - 6 PM Sunday
Phone: (434) 823-1184
Indoor/outdoor family fun--all ages
A rainy day is perfect for the kids to freeplay in the former school gym/auditorium, to shop, to dine, to explore. Visit the coffee roasters for a local treat, and browse The Rock Shop to learn never-known facts about crystals and stones. Visit the website for hours and events: http://rockfishcc.org/ (The cleanest recycling center ever!)
20 locals recommend
Rockfish Valley Community Center
190 Rockfish School LnA rainy day is perfect for the kids to freeplay in the former school gym/auditorium, to shop, to dine, to explore. Visit the coffee roasters for a local treat, and browse The Rock Shop to learn never-known facts about crystals and stones. Visit the website for hours and events: http://rockfishcc.org/ (The cleanest recycling center ever!)