Charlottesville KOA

Charlottesville / Albemarle Area Visitors Center

The Visitor's Center has area information, free Jefferson film and museum. Open daily. Call 1-877-386-1102 for a free visitor's guide. Save $5 off your visit to Monticello, AshLawn-Highland, and Michie Tavern with a combination ticket called the Presidents' Pass. Available at the Visitor Center or at the campground. (10 miles)

Monticello

Revered home of Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. President and founder of the University of Virginia. In 1769 at the age of 26, Thomas Jefferson began the design and construction of Monticello. Perched on a mountaintop overlooking the city of Charlottesville, Monticello is a majestic reminder of Jefferson's creativity and talent. House and garden tours, gift shop. (11 miles)

Ashlawn-Highland

Restored home of James Monroe, the 5th president of the United States and a close friend of Thomas Jefferson. Monroe's 550 acre estate recreates the atmosphere of a working farm with demonstrations and living history. Tours of the house and gardens. Summer music festival. (13 miles)

Michie Tavern ca. 1784

One of the oldest homesteads in Virginia, Michie Tavern, is located on a mountainside near Jefferson's Monticello. Visitors dine on hearty midday fare in the Tavern's Ordinary from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily where they are greeted by servers in period attire. A tour of the original Tavern features living history. Gift shop. (10 miles)

University Of Virginia Grounds & Rotunda

The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville. Founded and designed by Thomas Jefferson. Free tours of Jefferson's Academical Village, the Lawn, and the Rotunda. (12 miles)

Walnut Creek Park

Walnut Creek Park is a 500 acre county park with a 45 acre recreational lake for fishing, boating, and swimming. Extensive mountain biking trails. (2 miles)

Walton's Mountain Museum

Located in Schuyler, VA. The Walton's Mountain Museum is a special blend of history, nostalgia and entertainment. The same building where young Earl Hamner, Jr. attended school now houses replicas of sets from "The Waltons," the memorable television series he created. See where the real "John Boy" grew up and the history of the television series. (25 miles)

Wineries

Several wineries offering tours and tastings are located close to the campground. Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard (4.5 miles), First Colony Winery (3 miles), Jefferson Vineyards (11 miles), among others.

Orchards

Pick your own apples and peaches at nearby orchards. Carter's Mountain Orchard is close to Monticello (10 miles) and there are numerous orchards in Nelson County, just south of the KOA. Fall harvest festivals.

Scottsville & The James River

Visit the quaint town of Scottsville, located on the James River. Ride the Hatton Ferry in the summer. Go tubing, rafting or fishing on the river. Rafting companies: James River Runners (434) 286-2338, and James River Reeling & Rafting (434) 286-4386. (12 miles)

Montpelier

Located four miles south of Orange, VA. The life long home of James Madison, our fourth President, is a magnificent Georgian mansion. Tours are available of the home he shared with his legendary wife, Dolley, as well as the woods and the gardens. (38 miles)

Appomattox Court House

Lee surrendered at Appomattox to Grant which led to the end of the Civil War in April 1865. Visitor's Center, walking tour, film, museum, and living history. (55 miles)

Shenandoah National Park & The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Shenandoah National park contains 194,630 acres, including the 105-mile long Skyline Drive. Hiking, nature, scenic beauty. The Parkway is 217 miles in length within the Commonwealth of Virginia. (30 miles)

Woodrow Wilson Birthplace & Presidential Library

Located in Staunton, VA. One of the few original Presidential birthplaces open to the public. Woodrow Wilson's first home offers an authentic picture of family life in the pre-Civil War Shenandoah Valley. (40 miles)

Frontier Culture Museum

Located in Staunton, VA. The Frontier Culture Museum is a unique museum which offers 17th, 18th and 19th century living history featuring four authentic working farms and a blacksmith's forge. Come trace Virginia's European roots. (40 miles)