Fontana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Monticello featuring heritage architecture and a memorial

Monticello

You may recognise this elegant plantation estate, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, from its depiction on the back of some U.S. nickels.

Monticello
University of Virginia

University of Virginia

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Virginia during your travels in Charlottesville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

University of Virginia
Downtown Mall

Downtown Mall

During your trip to Charlottesville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Downtown Mall
Charlottesville showing landscape views, farmland and tranquil scenes

Ting Pavilion

You can enjoy a show at Ting Pavilion on your trip to Charlottesville.

Ting Pavilion
Charlottesville Pavilion

Charlottesville Pavilion

You can get tickets for a performance at Charlottesville Pavilion during your stay in Charlottesville. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Charlottesville Pavilion
Rotunda

Rotunda

Find out about the history of Charlottesville with a stop at Rotunda. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Rotunda

Activities

Small Group Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello 1-Day Tour from Washington D.C.

Small Group Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello 1-Day Tour from Washington D.C.

AU$417
Per adult
Small Group Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello 1-Day Tour from Washington D.C.
Memorable and exciting Vineyard in Virginia

Private Wine Tours (Minimum 3 & Maximum 6 ) Pickup Maximum 30 Mi

AU$131
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Wine Tours (Minimum 3 & Maximum 6 ) Pickup Maximum 30 Mi
Full-Day Private Virginia Wine Tour Experience from Washington

Full-Day Private Virginia Wine Tour Experience from Washington

AU$362
Per adult
Full-Day Private Virginia Wine Tour Experience from Washington
Virginia Ham Biscuits from Hamiltons on Main

The Downtown Mall Food Tour

AU$648
Per adult
The Downtown Mall Food Tour
Charlottesville Historic Downtown APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour

Charlottesville Historic Downtown APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour

AU$12
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlottesville Historic Downtown APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour
Charlottesville Scavenger Hunt: Centuries of Charlottesville

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Centuries of Charlottesville

AU$19
Per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Centuries of Charlottesville
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Our pick of the best Fontana Hotel Deals

English Inn of Charlottesville
English Inn of Charlottesville
3 out of 5
2000 Morton Drive, Charlottesville, VA
The price is AU$148 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,924 reviews)
English Inn
"The stay was super cozy and quiet. The room was clean and the TV was in working order. Breakfast was great and the breakfast staff were lovely."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

English Inn of Charlottesville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
3 out of 5
1600 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA
The price is AU$167 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The pool"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
The Doyle Hotel
The Doyle Hotel
3.5 out of 5
499 W Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
The price is AU$217 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (672 reviews)
"Great place, we really enjoyed our stay! It was great to have both dining & drinks with our friends after a long drive in the comfort of own hotel!!"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

The Doyle Hotel
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
4 out of 5
212 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA
The price is AU$252 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Nice stay
"Great service at check in/out and at bar. Free self parking was easy and safe, great decor in the lobby/bar area"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Omni Charlottesville Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Charlottesville/University Area
Days Inn by Wyndham Charlottesville/University Area
2 out of 5
1610 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA
The price is AU$105 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$105
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Average motel"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Charlottesville/University Area
Boar's Head Resort
Boar's Head Resort
4 out of 5
200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA
The price is AU$346 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed the property in every way"

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

Boar's Head Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Fontana

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Pantops

If you're spending some time in Pantops, Rivanna Trails and Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of U.Va. are top sights worth seeing.

Pantops
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Locust Grove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Locust Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Ting Pavilion and Downtown Mall.

Locust Grove
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Martha Jefferson

While Martha Jefferson isn't home to many top sights, Ting Pavilion and Albemarle County Court House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Martha Jefferson
Charlottesville featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes and farmland

North Downtown

While visiting North Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theater and Downtown Mall.

North Downtown
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Belmont

While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Ting Pavilion and Downtown Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belmont
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Greenbrier

Greenbrier might not have many top sights, but Fashion Square Mall and Barracks Road Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Greenbrier

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