{"id":49668,"date":"2016-10-24T13:18:04","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T18:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=49668"},"modified":"2017-10-03T18:59:26","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T23:59:26","slug":"5-ways-imbibe-charlottesville-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/5-ways-imbibe-charlottesville-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"5\u00a0ways to imbibe in Charlottesville, Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a trip to Virginia? You may be already aware of the state\u2019s presidential past\u00a0(a whopping eight U.S. presidents were born in the Old Dominion), its many colonial landmarks and the sweeping beauty of Shenandoah National Park. You\u2019d be remiss, however, to skip out on Charlottesville<\/a>, a centrally located Commonwealth jewel. This charming college town\u2014current home of the University of Virginia\u00a0and former home of Thomas Jefferson\u2014is teeming with things to do. Top of our list? Touring the abundant vineyards, breweries and cideries of Abermarle County. Following are seven ways to\u00a0drink up the region’s culture and learn\u00a0that Virginia truly is for lovers\u2014of the beer, wine and cider kind.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 3 perfect days in Richmond, Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n

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Moss Vineyards | Flickr CC: Bill McChesney<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Book\u00a0a Blue Ridge Wine Excursion<\/h3>\n

Visit several local wineries around the Charlottesville countryside on a guided tour by the highly rated\u00a0Blue Ridge Wine Excursions<\/a>. Possible stops include Jefferson Vineyards, located on property once owned by\u00a0Thomas Jefferson (the third\u00a0U.S. President was a big wine guy); Moss Vineyards, perched on the picturesque northern edge of Abermarle County; and Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards, one of the youngest wineries\u00a0in the Monticello region. Blue Ridge Excursions offers swank transportation, custom-designed itineraries of three to four wineries, picnic lunch\u00a0and an experienced trail guide who will\u00a0keep you informed and on-course\u00a0after one too many wine flights.<\/p>\n

Hop on a Hop On Tour<\/h3>\n

Feeling more casual? The newer Cville Hop On Tours<\/a>, founded by two millennial dudes, specializes\u00a0in public and private local craft beverage tours on a\u00a0colorfully\u00a0painted bus.\u00a0Visit wineries, breweries,\u00a0distilleries and cideries around Charlottesville, with selected tastings at each stop. Bonus: Exclusive production tours\u00a0offer\u00a0a behind-the-scenes look at how the sausage\u2014er, booze\u2014is made.<\/p>\n

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Albemarle CiderWorks | Photo courtesy of @artfullady321<\/p><\/div>\n

Celebrate Cider Week Virginia<\/h3>\n

Speaking of cider, Cider Week Virginia<\/a>, happening across the state November 11\u201320, 2016, presents a slew of events honoring\u00a0the fermented apple juice of the gods\u2014once the drink of choice in Colonial America. Enjoy cider specials at various\u00a0stores, bars and restaurants; cider tastings and pairings;\u00a0tap takeovers and more. It’s also the perfect time to\u00a0visit the stately Castle Hill cidery, located east of Charlottesville in Keswick, and the family-owned Albemarle CiderWorks, situated\u00a0southwest in North Garden, to sample their finely honed varieties.<\/p>\n

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Monticello<\/p><\/div>\n

Make your way around Monticello<\/h3>\n

A popular destination near\u00a0Charlottesville is, of course, Thomas Jefferson’s plantation,\u00a0Monticello. If you’re in the area, spend some time\u00a0exploring the many high-caliber\u00a0wineries nearby. The\u00a0Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA)\u2014aka the Monticello Wine Trail<\/a>\u2014encompasses more than\u00a030 member wineries, and is inspired by\u00a0Jefferson\u2019s\u00a0goal of surrounding\u00a0his mountaintop home with vineyards. It was a\u00a0dream unfulfilled in his lifetime\u2014but hey, he’s\u00a0on the nickel. So there’s that.<\/p>\n

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Map courtesy of Brew Ridge Trail<\/p><\/div>\n

Traverse the Brew Ridge Trail<\/h3>\n

It’s not all wine all the time in Central Virginia. The Brew Ridge Trail is a self-guided brewery tour\u00a0that winds\u00a0through scenic Nelson and Albemarle Counties and into Charlottesville. Sample craft beers at South Street Brewery, Starr Hill Brewery and Blue Mountain\u00a0Brewery, among others. Need\u00a0transportation so you can truly enjoy your tasting experience? Find information about limo and taxi services at brewridgetrail.com.<\/p>\n

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