Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Charlottesville - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Charlottesville

Charlottesville, Virginia

The Raven Room

Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.

Charlottesville, Virginia

New Dominion Bookshop Rose Garden

Behind the oldest bookstore in Virginia lies a hidden slice of the English countryside.

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia’s Hidden Chemical Hearth

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia's Seven Society

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the famous Rotunda.

Are we missing something unusual in Charlottesville?

Barboursville, Virginia

Barboursville Ruins

The ruins of this Thomas-Jefferson-designed mansion have been left to crumble since the Christmas Day they burnt down.

14 miles from Charlottesville

Gordonsville, Virginia

Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival

This Virginia town has been famous for its fried chicken since the 19th century.

17 miles from Charlottesville

Afton, Virginia

Crozet Tunnel

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

20 miles from Charlottesville

Community Forums / United States / US: South

Top Discussions in the US: South Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
What would you do on a time crunch in DC?	19 December 9, 2019	2745	December 9, 2019
Carolina House with a Natural Cavern underneath	12 April 1, 2020	5025	April 1, 2020
New Orleans suggestions?	15 March 26, 2020	3321	March 26, 2020
Off the beaten path / hidden gems near Nashville?	9 November 20, 2019	2598	November 20, 2019
Arkansas Black Apple	11 January 6, 2020	2839	January 6, 2020

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Charlottesville, Virginia

Launch Map

Charlottesville Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Charlottesville.

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Charlottesville Activity

andrespastor has been to University of Virginia’s Hidden Chemical Hearth

andrespastor has been to University of Virginia's Seven Society

WayrdellWandering wants to go to New Dominion Bookshop Rose Garden

WayrdellWandering wants to go to The Raven Room

michaelamiller wants to go to The Raven Room