Enjoy a Vacation in Your Own Backyard
When you live in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, you don't have to go anywhere else to enjoy a very special vacation. For great activities – indoors and out – we have it all! Swimming, fishing, boating, picking fruit, hiking, mountain biking, beach trips, skateboarding, tennis – whatever you're looking for – you can probably find it for free or at very little cost within a short drive (or bus ride) from home. Your dollars also stay local and boost business for your friends and neighbors here in our community. We invite you to look over our suggestions for a fun, hassle-free, whatever-you-want-it-to-be vacation.
Being a resident, we know you're an expert! Use information here to get started, but share your summer time fun @mybackyardvaca on Twitter and check out My Backyard Vacation page on Facebook.
We think you'll agree: when it comes to vacation, there's no place like home!
Getting Around
Virtually every square mile of the city (and some parts of the county) is accessible by public transportation. Call CAT (434) 970-3649 for complete route information.
Pack a picnic basket and rent a vintage or sports car for a summer day. For rental information contact the Visitor Center at (434) 293-6789.
Escape…
Spend a summer night or weekend at a local bed and breakfast! Contact the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau for information or call (434) 293-6789.
