Charlottesville
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Washington, DC
Monticello and the vineyards of central Virginia.
Why locals go
Wine and history weekend.
Visiting Washington, DC?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Washington, DC for your flight home.
What to book
- Monticello
- Winery tour on the Monticello Wine Trail
- Downtown Mall
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Vineyard picnic
- Dinner on the Downtown Mall
With friends
- Wine tour with a driver
- Brewery stops
When to go
Spring and fall.