- MonticelloHistoric
Thomas Jefferson's iconic dome visible from multiple angles
- University of Virginia RotundaHistoric
Jefferson-designed neoclassical rotunda on brick grounds
- Downtown MallMarkets
Historic pedestrian mall with brick, cafes and galleries
- Skyline DriveNature
105-mile scenic mountain drive with 75+ overlooks
- Old Rag MountainNature
Iconic granite rocks and valley views, popular steep hike
- Hawksbill SummitNature
Highest peak in Shenandoah with 360-degree panoramic views
- Stony Man Mountain OverlookViewpoints
Accessible overlook with sweeping valley vistas
- Crescent Rock OverlookViewpoints
Waterfall and dramatic rock formations, moderate hike
- Court SquareMarkets
Historic courthouse square, heart of downtown
- Rivanna River ParkLandmarks
Riverside park ideal for sunset and reflection photography
- Luray CavernsCaves
Massive underground caverns with stunning rock formations
- Walton's MountainDay trips
Filming location with restored colonial buildings and valley views
- Charlottesville Amtrak StationTransit
Amtrak stop CVS — platform, trains and station architecture; historic depots often photograph best from the track side at golden hour.
- Leander McCormick ObservatoryObservatories
Observatory.
- Fan Mountain ObservatoryObservatories
Observatory, built 1963.
- Chiles Peach OrchardNature
addr 1351 Greenwood Rd, Crozet VA 22932. Pick-your-own orchard.
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