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Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

November 30, 2020

A few weeks ago, my mom and I went on a road trip to Charlottesville, VA. Usually, I go every year to visit my friend Alicia and love all of the great restaurants and wineries and it’s such a fun little college town. Mom and I desperately needed a socially distanced getaway so we hopped in the car and headed north. I’m excited to share with y’all our safe and socially distanced top Charlottesville VA things to do.

Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Charlottesville VA Things to Do

Monticello

Mom and I love history and old homes so we were excited to go to Monticello, home of President Thomas Jefferson. The home was definitely unique in the way Jefferson incorporated French elements into his home after being an ambassador to France. We walked around the grounds, enjoyed the garden, and enjoyed the exhibit on Sally Hemings, a slave owned by Thomas Jefferson who had six of his children.

Book your tickets online before you visit and make sure you have a clear bag if you’re bringing in a purse.

Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar

Walk around the University of Virginia

UVA was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 and it is such a gorgeous campus. It was a beautiful fall day and we walked around the lawn and Rotunda and took in the architecture and history. Wear comfortable shoes and you must wear your mask at all times while on campus.

Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar

Go Apple Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard

It’s fall, the air is crisp, go pick some apples! To get in you have to get a ticket and you’re assigned a time. Monday-Thursday it’s free but you do have to pay on the weekends. You can walk around the apple orchard and pick your apples yourself or go into their store. We picked up apple cider, apple donuts, and Bold Rock cider. The mountain has the most amazing views. Mom and I got some apple cider and sat and enjoyed the spectacular view!

Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar

Walk Around the Downtown Mall

The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville has some of the cutest restaurants and shops. We mainly focused on food at had wine and sandwiches at Superette Saison and cheese and wine at Tilman’s.

Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar

This thoroughfare is home to more than 120 shops, 30 restaurants (many with outdoor seating), art galleries, multiple performance venues, and a Saturday farmers market. It’s definitely worth it to stop by one evening and stay for drinks and dinner!

Hit Up the Wineries

Virginia is home to several great wineries. I’ve visited quite a bit over the years and been to several wineries. I’ve written a full post about it here, but this visit my mom and I went to Stinson Vineyards, Early Mountain Vineyards, and Afton Vineyards. In this COVID-age, check the vineyards beforehand to see if you need a reservation. A lot of the wineries are only open Thursday-Saturday right now.

Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar
Mother-Daughter Getaway: 5 Top Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA | Greta Hollar

If you want a fun, socially-distanced getaway. Charlottesville is the perfect option. There is lots to do outside, there’s not a lot of people and it’s a great place to get away and enjoy a girls’ weekend. Please be safe when traveling, wear a mask, and always check for travel restrictions.

Which of these top Charlottesville VA things to do would you try? Let me know in a comment below!

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  1. Elizabeth Walker says

    November 30, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Thank you for sharing your experience! This article is so helpful for me!
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  2. Tanvi Rastogi says

    November 30, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    Looks like so much fun. Doesn’t look crowded at all. I had visited there a few years back. Such a charming town.

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  3. Rachel says

    November 30, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    I’ve heard so many good things about Charlottesville – Clearly I need to plan a trip!! I’m so glad you and your momma had fun!

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  4. Lee says

    November 30, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    I love that you go on all these mother daughter getaways; they seem so fun!

  5. Sarah Lindner says

    December 1, 2020 at 6:37 am

    Sounds like good times! Would love to make it out there someday! xoxo, Sarah

  6. Oh to Be a Muse says

    December 1, 2020 at 8:55 am

    I used to want to see Monticello, but I’ve been completely turned off by it. But the wineries look absolutely amazing!

  7. Sarah Lennon says

    December 1, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    This trip sounded so much fun! I love mother daughter trips, they’re the best!

  8. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    December 3, 2020 at 9:39 am

    This sounds like so much fun! I need to take a mother-daughter trip with my mom soon, this sounds like a blast! Xx.

  9. Lizzie says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:23 am

    How fun! This looks like a good time! Will have to keep these in mind when I go back there!

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  10. Anna English says

    December 7, 2020 at 9:05 am

    What a fun little trip. I looks like y’all had a great time!

  11. Kristina says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Charlottesville looks so cute- I hear great things about their wineries. Need to plan a trip one of these days!

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