Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County, VA
Family things to do in Charlottesville
Scout analyzed 76 Charlottesville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
76
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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Fifeville
Tonsler Recreation Center
Busy gathering place offers a recreation center, life-size chessboard, playground & sports courts.
Fry's Spring
Azalea Park
This 23-acre park features athletic fields, basketball courts, paved pathways & a playground.
Outdoors
Chris Greene Lake Park
Outdoors
Ivy Creek Foundation
Outdoors
Preddy Creek Trail Park
571-acre recreation area offering miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
Outdoors
Walnut Creek Park
Outdoors
Darden Towe Park
County park with a canoe launch, athletic fields & courts, playground, off-leash dog area & trails.
Greenbrier
McIntire Park
City park offering woods & streams, along with sports fields & activities from golf to hiking.
Fifeville
Forest Hills Park
Forested spot with mountain views, picnicking, sports courts, a merry-go-round & a water park.
Barracks Rugby
Greenleaf Park
Grassy park with climbing & water play equipment for kids, plus nature trails & a picnic shelter.
Outdoors
Ravens Roost Overlook
Woolen Mills
Riverview Park
A 27-acre riverfront preserve offering a playground, picnic areas & adjacent biking & walking trail.
Outdoors
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead
Rose Hill
Booker T. Washington Park
Public recreation area with an outdoor pool, athletic fields & courts, picnic spots & playground.
Locust Grove
Pen Park
280-acre city park offering a golf course, sports fields, picnic areas & a nature trail.
Outdoors
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Monticello's 89-acre park with scenic views, an arboretum & a pond, plus running & biking trails.
10th & Page
Kardinal Hall
Large indoor/outdoor beer garden featuring seasonal German fare, housemade sausages & bocce.
Downtown Mall
Virginia Discovery Museum
Small children's museum emphasizing discovery with interactive exhibits in art, history & science.
Downtown Mall
The Paramount Theater
Historic setting for live music, comedy & theatrical performances, plus film screenings.
Ridge St.
IX Art Park
Outdoors
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Orchard with seasonal fruit picking, plus a country store & bakery for produce & specialty foods.
Arts & Culture
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze- Corn Maze & Fall Festival
Folks get lost on purpose in this autumn-only labyrinth with barn animals, games & a country store.
Arts & Culture
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Downtown Mall
The Jefferson Theater
Restored 1912 theater with a balcony, now used for smallish concerts of name bands & up-&-comers.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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