Visitors looking for a getaway or outdoors vacation in Blue Ridge Mountains VA don’t necessarily have to live off the land. This is the land of Thomas Jefferson and over half a million visitors come to Charlottesville every year just to visit his plantation home here. The point is that there are excellent facilities for visitors in the mountain foothills.

The facilities include several good hotels that are packed with travelers who come here for many different reasons, including Monticello. Monticello is the aforementioned home of Thomas Jefferson, located up in the mountains near Charlottesville. But perhaps it would be better to do this properly, by considering the travel logistics first and then the attractions and hotels.

The easiest way to get here is to fly in via Charlottesville-Albemarle. The airport offers daily Delta, US Airways and United flights to many cities including New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Detroit and Atlanta. Those traveling by road can drive in from Richmond, which is about 70 miles from Charlottesville.

Then there are the Blue Ridge Parkway roadtrippers and national park visitors on their way to or from Shenandoah. The place where America’s Favorite Drive ends at Shenandoah is only 22 miles from here. For these outdoor loving travelers, a comfortable hotel stay with a mountain view offers a perfect end to a long road trip.

Then there is another hardy lot who are hiking the Appalachian Trail. Many of the hikers take a break around these parts and enjoy all the historical landmarks and nature’s wonders like the Natural Bridge. Again, a hotel nestled in the mountain foothills is something that might appeal to hikers.

Also worth a look-see are local attractions in Charlottesville like the famous Paramount Theater and the very long and historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Another big attraction here is the University of Virginia campus. The list is rounded up by Ashlawn-Highlands and Montpelier (homes of James Monroe & James Madison).

Visitors who need all the modern amenities and facilities for a hotel stay have no worries, because hotels here are well on par with industry-wide standards. Hotel guests will get everything from free high-speed internet to onsite restaurants and outdoor pools. Fitness centers are also commonly available, as are business centers and meeting rooms for those who need to conduct business while on the road.

Families will like as not enjoy a stay here just as much, since most hotels are pet-friendly and offer daily housekeeping, an onsite laundry and dry-cleaning services. Keep an eye out for hotels where onsite restaurants offer ‘Kids Eat Free’ programs. The summary of it is that travelers visiting Blue Ridge Mountains VA will remember the trip not just for the landmarks and sheer natural beauty, but also for the excellent service and facilities.

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