Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau

A Monacan village, Monasukapanough, was the first human settlement on these lands. What started as a Monacan hunting path grew into Three Notch'd Road, a trade route used by European settlers to shuttle goods between Richmond and the Appalachian Mountains. Today we call this Monacan hunting path U.S. Route 250.

Nestled amid the foothills of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains and about a hundred miles South of Washington, D.C., the greater Charlottesville region offers visitors a thriving community and vanguard ofarts and culturethat's both boldly innovative and grounded in rich tradition.

Just beyond city lines, quiet rolling hills and family farms complement city life within Albemarle County's more than 700 square miles of vibrant natural beauty, including Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive and abundanthistory and heritage.This juxtaposition of urban and rural creates a rich diversity that is the lifeblood of Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Wineries and vineyards, scenic farms, historic sites like the grounds at the Univeristy of Virginia or Ash Lawn-Highland, many traditional and non-traditionalvenuesin Charlottesville and Albemarle County provide ample options for your weddingcelebration. With all the hustle and bustle surrounding a wedding, many brides and grooms find themselves looking for outside help in planning the big day.

Spend your special day in our charming and lively downtown, in the country among incredible mountain views, or both! With acres ofvineyardsand scenic landscapes, historic sites like the grounds at theUniveristy of VirginiaorJames Monroe's Highland, and many more traditional and non-traditional venues in between, Charlottesville and Albemarle County provide abundant settings for you to tie the knot.

Planning a large event to take place in the Charlottesville area? Need to find hotel rooms for your guests attending a wedding in our area? Looking for the perfect place to host your family reunion? Let us carry the water for you.

Meetings and conventions in Charlottesville offer a rare nexus of quiet natural beauty, warm hospitality, luxurious facilities and dining and entertainment to rival any major city, all just hours away from the major metropolitan areas of the Eastern Seaboard with convenient access by bus, rail or the Charlottesville Albemarle airport.