Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville is a city of 45,437 people in Charlottesville city, Virginia, founded in 1762.
Why visit Charlottesville
Townapedia lists 98 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 283 places to eat, 32 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Violet Crown Cinema, Brown College at Monroe Hill and Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Charlottesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charlottesville
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.
From the Wikipedia article Charlottesville, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Paramount Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
The Jefferson Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Former movie palace; performing arts space in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
University of Virginia Center for Politics
School · 1.7 mi
Nonpartisan organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia
Lighthouse Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
220 Market Street, Charlottesville
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks98
Brown College at Monroe Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Residential college at the University of Virginia
Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Charlottesville, Virginia
Fralin Museum of Art
Museum · 1.0 mi
Art museum in Charlottesville, Virginia
155 Rugby Road, Charlottesville
McGuffey Art Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Art center in Charlottesville, United States of America
201 2nd Street Northwest, Charlottesville
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Woolen Mills Chapel
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Chapel in Virginia, United States of America
Abell-Gleason House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
United States historic place
Armstrong Knitting Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Barringer Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Belmont
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Benjamin Tonsler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
86 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
Market Street Park
Park · 0.5 mi
101 East Market Street, Charlottesville
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Benjamin Tonsler Park, Charlottesville
Park · 0.9 mi
Park in Virginia, United States of America, United States of America
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes283
Asado Wing & Taco Company
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
Asado Wing & Taco Company, located in Charlottesville, VA, serves Albemarle, Fluvanna, Nelson, Louisa, and Greene Counties. Specializing...
1327 West Main Street, Charlottesville
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00
Café Frank
Restaurant · French, Italian · 0.6 mi
A Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar located on Charlottesville, Virginia’s historic downtown pedestrian mall.
317 East Main Street, Charlottesville
Tu-Su 16:00-22:00; Mo off
El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville, founded in 2023, brings authentic Mexican cuisine to the surrounding areas. We specialize in...
1145 5th Street Southwest, Charlottesville
Su 11:30-21:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Guadalajara
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
Founded in 1988, Guadalajara is a beloved Mexican restaurant in Charlottesville, VA, that proudly serves the greater surrounding area....
108 Town and Country Lane, Charlottesville
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Afghan Kabob
Restaurant · Afghan · 1.1 mi
400 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Afghan Kabob House
Restaurant · Kebab · 0.5 mi
200 West Market Street, Charlottesville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 11:30-20:00
Bad Luck Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen, Japanese · 0.8 mi
522 2nd Street Southeast, Charlottesville
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
271 more on the map.
History
At the time of European settlement, part of the area that became Charlottesville was occupied by a Monacan village called Monasukapanough. They were pushed off their land by English settlers and were forced to disperse to North Carolina, Tennessee and possibly as far as Canada.
From the History section of Charlottesville, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay32
Courtyard Charlottesville - University Medical Center
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1201 West Main Street, Charlottesville
Days Inn Charlottesville / University Area
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1610 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville
Hampton Inn and Suites Charlottesville - At The University
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
900 West Main Street, Charlottesville
Holiday Inn Charlottesville - University Area
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1901 Emmet Street, Charlottesville
Inn at Court Square
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
410 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville
Churches and places of worship49
Delevan Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Church of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox
100 Perry Drive, Charlottesville
Temple Beth Israel
Place of worship · 0.5 mi
301 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Central Branch
Library · 0.5 mi
201 East Market Street, Charlottesville
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Library · 1.1 mi
160 McCormick Road, Charlottesville
Healthcare19
Blue Ridge PACE
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1335 Carlton Avenue, Charlottesville
Center for Prenatal and Perinatal Programs
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
1708 Allied Street, Charlottesville
Neighborhood Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy
901 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville
Map of Charlottesville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 30°F | 3.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlottesville 2W Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Charlottesville city has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-07-27: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- University of Virginia 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Pantops 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Rio 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Hollymead 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Rivanna 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Ivy 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Keswick 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Earlysville 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Piney Mountain 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Lake Monticello 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cvillepavillion, Queerbubbles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William McGuffey School, Nickmorgan2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court Square - panoramio, birchstudio, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woolen Mills Chapel, Charlottesville, VA, Cville dog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brown College at Monroe Hill (Virginia), Sarah Tweedt; original uploader was Streetslight at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Fralin Museum Feb2013, SharpCrumbs, CC0
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