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Our friendly and informative staff at The Boar's Head can clue you into some of the best attractions in the Charlottesville area. From touring renowned wineries and family-owned vineyards to taking a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride to walking the same grounds and estates of past presidents and viewing other historical treasures. It is all possible and within easy reach when staying at The Boar's Head.
WINERIES & BREWERIES
One of the greatest ways to experience local vineyards and wineries is with a self-guided tour. Whether you have only a few hours or a whole day, The Boar's Head Wine Tour Maps, available at the front desk, will guide you through some of our country's finest wineries. And, if you wish, our chefs at The Old Mill Room will prepare a delicious box lunch for you to enjoy a relaxed picnic during your outing.
When wineries are the focus of your stay with us, you may to consider our Virginia Harvest Wine Tour Package, which includes two nights accommodations, two bottles of wine, breakfast, dinner, wine tours and more.
HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS & POPULAR SIGHTS
Marvel at Thomas Jefferson's endless household inventions. Peek in on the dorm room where Edgar Allen Poe honed his writing skills. Picture yourself among the early American patriots celebrating victory at Michie Tavern. Home to three Presidents. Host to many more. Charlottesville and Albemarle County are the heart of American history.
Ash Lawn-Highland
This charming farmstead was the home of fifth U.S. President James Monroe from 1799 to 1823. A working farm, it often hosts demonstrations of spinning, weaving and open-hearth cooking. Home to the Ash Lawn-Highland Opera Festival.
Historic Downtown Mall
Main Street in Charlottesville is a vibrant six-block pedestrian-only shopping and entertainment district with restaurants and coffeehouses, boutiques and antique shops, movie, live and puppet theaters and an indoor ice rink.
James Madison University
Michie Tavern
The Michie Tavern ca. 1784 Museum is a genuine early American tavern, serving not only as restaurant and inn, but also a community center where locals gathered to worship, attend school and enjoy festive parties. Today, its restaurant serves traditional Southern fare based on recipes of the period.
Monticello
Perhaps no home is more revealing of its owner's character than Monticello. There, Thomas Jefferson began building in 1769; he would continue to redesign and add onto his architectural masterpiece until 1809. Guided tours daily; open every day but Christmas.
Montpelier
James Madison, the fourth U.S. President, lived at Montpelier all his life, adding on in 1797 and 1809. Subsequent owners continued to expand the house, until it reached a sprawling 55 rooms and three stories. Renovations are under way to return the house to the two-story, 22-room residence the Madisons inhabited.
Oak Ridge Estate
Leisurely tours can be scheduled to view this 200-year-old estate formerly owned by a number of businessmen prominent in Virginia history. Visitors will see areas of the Mansion including the Reception Room, Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room, and Breakfast Room. The beautiful Grounds include the formal Italian Garden, Rose Garden, Greenhouse, storage Tower, Pergola, Cut Flower Garden, Cottage, Ryan Mausoleum, Swan Lake Pond, and Estate Railroad Station.
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Sweet Briar College
University of Virginia
Visit the University's exquisite grounds and see the Academical Village as Thomas Jefferson himself designed it. Wander its Lawn and gardens. View Edgar Allen Poe's room as it was when he was enrolled there. Tour the Rotunda, the University's neoclassical centerpiece.
Presidents' Pass
The Presidents' Pass is a combination discounted ticket for touring Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Michie Tavern ca. 1784 Museum. Save $5 per person off regular admission prices. Available at the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitors Center on Highway 20.
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION
Hot Air Ballooning
Experience the rush of floating high above the Virginia countryside aboard a deluxe hot air balloon with Rick Behr, one of the world's most experienced balloon pilots. Since 1974 Rick has logged over 5,000 hours in a hot air balloon and flown 20,000 passengers. Imagine the possibilities for marriage proposals, birthdays and anniversaries, or to simply surprise family and friends. Balloons embark right from our front lawn, with a nine-story tower of color filling the sky.
Your one hour of tranquil airborne time reveals brilliant views of the rolling landscape, historic estates and rivers meandering through Piedmont farmland. After your flight, enjoy a complimentary champagne celebration at the resort.
Bear Balloon Corporation offers special rates for groups of 8 to 16 people. To learn more call Rick Behr at 434.960.2814, email flybehr@aol.com, or visit the Bear Balloon Corporation website.
Golf The Mid-Atlantic
This comprehensive online regional golf coverage website recenlty featured the article, Birdwood Golf Course - Going Even Greener on the Golf Course. The site is a one-stop authority for golf in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Learn more about our Golf Course, Birdwood, by clicking here.
Foxfield Races
Originating in 1978, the Foxfield Races are a popular tradition for much of the community as well as the students of University of Virginia, and is located four miles from the center of Charlottesville. Experience the excitement of 6 steeplechase races held annually each Spring and Fall in Charlottesville, along with horse and race-related activities that the whole family to enjoy. Activities often included pony rides, racecourse walk, bagpipers, skydivers, flyfishing lessons, and the FoxDen Children's Activities Tent featuring Wilson's School of Dance.
Shenandoah National Park
This long, beautiful park encompasses part of the Blue Ridge Mountians, with the broad Shenandoah River and valley on the west side, and the holling hills of the Virginia Piedmont of the east. The most prominent feature is the scenic Skyline Drive, and approximately 80,000 acres have been protected as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Britannia Golf
Located in Glen Allen, VA this US golf tour company specializes in golf tours and vacations to Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
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