Charlottesville, or Cville, is so much more than a college town. With all the amenities of a big city but the welcoming and tight-knit community of a small town, it's no wonder Charlottesville is often named one of the happiest cities in America.
Charlottesville boasts a vibrant and delicious food scene, ranking among the nation’s cities with the most restaurants per capita.
Venues of all sizes, including the 15,000-seat John Paul Jones Arena, the outdoor amphitheater Ting Pavilion, and the historic Paramount Theater, support a wide range of artists and performers.
Situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains, Charlottesville offers access to countless hikes, canoeing and kayaking on the Rivanna River, and skiing and snowboarding the slopes at Wintergreen.
