Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Charlottesville, Virginia, features the top 51 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Charlottesville, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Charlottesville, VA , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg, Orange and Wintergreen
  • Our list of the best things to do in Charlottesville, Virginia, features the top 51 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Charlottesville, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Charlottesville, VA , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg, Orange and Wintergreen
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34.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Botanical Gardens 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 MoreLess Info
Located on the University campus, the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University is a woodland sanctuary and public garden that hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year.
35.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 3106 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
Within Valley Lanes, visitors can access 32 lanes of traditional ten pin bowling during open bowling hours along with a full video arcade. The venue also caters to bowling leagues, tournaments, and parties.
35.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Observatories & Planetariums James Madison University, Miller Hall, Room 1103, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
The John C. Wells Planetarium is a hybrid planetarium with a mechanical star projector and an ultra-high resolution projection system. The systems allow for full dome movies as well as exploration of the multi-wavelength universe.
35.3 Miles
44% 9 votes
Mini Golf 103 S Carlton St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
As an indoor miniature golf course, Putter-A-Round Mini Golf provides visitors with 18 glow-in-the-dark holes to play through. The course is lit with black light, causing bright colors to light up in the dark.
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 100 Miller Cir, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
Now known as Funky’s Skate Center, Fun Zone Family Roller Skating Center is a roller skating and inline skating rink. The facility hosts speed skating and roller derby teams, and is available for party rentals.
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Soccer Field 800 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 MoreLess Info
As a sports stadium for James Madison University, Zane Showker Field At Bridgeforth Stadium hosts games for the Dukes football team. Visitors are welcome to tailgate in the parking lot before the games.
35.5 Miles
97% 32 votes
Distilleries 13490 Cedar Run Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701 MoreLess Info
Known for its moonshine and whiskey production, Belmont Farms Distillery offers tour of its grounds that includes a tasting of three spirits. The distillery has a gift shop where visitors can purchase spirits and accessories.
35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 147 Warsaw Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of James Madison University is the prestigious Forbes Center For The Performing Arts. Visitors can enjoy live music and dance performances or main stage theatre performances and visual art exhibits.
35.8 Miles
85% 80 votes
Specialty Museums South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
The official quilt museum for the state is known as the Virginia Quilt Museum. Several rotating exhibits of antique and contemporary quilts are constantly on display, and the museum also serves as a resource center for the study of quilts.
35.9 Miles
97% 76 votes
Children's Museums 150 S. Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 MoreLess Info
Activities for younger children are the focus of the Explore More Discovery Museum. They offer exhibits that cover a wide range of interests as well, including an art area, a place to construct miniature buildings, and a fully-functional science lab.
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