Plan Your Trip
Explore Our Recommended Trip Itineraries
Itinerary #1
A Mix of Rural Life Experiences and Outdoor Activities
Itinerary #2
The Adventure Itinerary
Itinerary #3
Country and Downtown Adventures
Nature Experience Menu
Places to Eat
Crozet Eateries
Duners Restaurant
higher-end dining
Hunt Country Store
sandwiches and comfort dinners to-go
Hunt Country Store
sandwiches and comfort dinners to-go
Morsel Compass
tacos, sandwiches, soups and prepared dinners to-go
Smoked Kitchen and Tap
Southern BBQ – a favorite of the locals
Yellow Mug 434-812-0096
breakfast sandwiches, coffee and sweets
Charlottesville Places to Eat near Ivy Creek Natural Area/ River View Farm and Rivanna River Rafters
Al Carbone South American Family Restaurant
Additional Parks to Visit
Family Friendly Breweries, Wineries and Cideries
Additional Charlottesville Lodging
Comfort Inn Monticello | 434-977-3300
Country Inn & Suites | 434-293-4600
Fairfield Inn & Suites | 434-964-9411
Additional Travel Resources
What to Bring?
Essentials:
- Water bottles
- Bug spray
- Travel first-aid kit
- Blank journal
- Pencils and pens
Extras:
- Travel watercolor kit
- Guidebooks
- Identification books
- Binoculars
- Hand Lens
- Magnifying glass
- Camera or phone camera
- Handheld net
- Fishing rod, tackle and bait
- Pocket knife