Why go
- Independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Known for University of Virginia, Monticello home of Thomas Jefferson.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
- Served by Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field (LOW).
History
Charlottesville, colloquially known as C'ville, is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Albemarle County, which surrounds the city, though the two are separate legal entities. The former capital of Virginia, it is named after Queen Charlotte. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 46,553. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Charlottesville with Albemarle County for statistical purposes, bringing its population to approximately 160,000. Charlottesville is the heart of the Charlottesville metropolitan area, which includes Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson counties.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Dash 8-300, DH8, ERD) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, New York*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, DH8) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, New York*, Philadelphia*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, New York*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200) · 1 route: Washington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field (LOW); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CHO has direct flights to 6 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Charlottesville, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.