Charlottesville
United States · VirginiaUS
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Charlottesville, colloquially known as C'ville, is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Albemarle County, which surrounds the city, though the two are separate legal entities. The former capital of Virginia, it is named after Queen Charlotte. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 46,553. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Charlottesville with Albemarle County for statistical purposes, bringing its population to approximately 160,000. Charlottesville is the heart of the Charlottesville metropolitan area, which includes Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson counties.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 46,553
- Coordinates
- 38.029, -78.477
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 181 m
Overview of Charlottesville
Charlottesville — a small town in Virginia, United States — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 46,553. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture and nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Charlottesville
Culture in Charlottesville
(3)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Museums and Statues. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Charlottesville.
Nightlife in Charlottesville
(1)Our data lists Music as nightlife options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Charlottesville's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Charlottesville
Museums, food and nightlife keep Charlottesville viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Virginia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/New_York on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Charlottesville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charlottesville known for?
- Travellers associate Charlottesville with culture and nightlife. It sits in Virginia, United States and counts about 46,553 residents.
- What can you do in Charlottesville?
- Charlottesville is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Museums, Statues and Music, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Charlottesville viable all year.
- Where is Charlottesville located?
- Charlottesville belongs to Virginia, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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