University of Virginia

The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, garners recognition for both historic and current accomplishments. The school was founded in 1819, by Thomas Jefferson, a founding father of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. During the 1800s, The University of Virginia started with the help and advice of James Monroe and James Madison, as well as Thomas Jefferson. In 1987, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization dubbed this university a “World Heritage Site.” Today, a myriad of sports opportunities are available to both men and women. As of March 2018, the men’s basketball is first in the Atlantic Coast. During the same time, the women’s basketball team is ranked 6th in the Atlantic Coast. Go Cavaliers! Adding to its impressive streak, the University of Virginia boasts of famous cultural alumni. A giant in American Literature, Edgar Allen Poe attended this prominent university. Chris Long, football player for the Philadelphia Eagles, also graduated from this impressive institution of higher education.

Things to do

Cville Escape Room

Cville Escape Room is a popular escape room in Charlottesville, Virginia. This escape room has been featured on CBS Newsplex. Please note that guests must reserve their rooms before their arrival. In addition, Cville Escape Room requires that guests arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled event. 60 minutes are allotted to each group, in order to solve puzzles needed to escape the various rooms. While this escape room is normally open Friday-Sunday, they are also willing to open on weekdays and cater to private events. Please consult the website for more details.

Your team will enjoy the mentally stimulating activities at Cville Escape Room.

Your visit will take you on many quests. Can you take on the challenge of saving the dimension? In the game, “Fortune Tellers Secret”, players must save the dimension from evil forces. Participants will be faced with such obstacles as tarot cards, a crystal ball, and a wicked clairvoyant. From a mythical dimension, players are asked to travel back in time. In the game, “Jack the Ripper’s London”, participants travel to the year 1888. Guests will try to stay alive in Victorian England, as Jack the Ripper hunts for his next prey. If you have completed this game successfully, and now feel unconquerable, try another game. “Spy’s Demise” is another experience that will test your survival skills. Try to stay alive in spite of lethal toxins and double agents. Cville Escape Room also offers such games as, “Mysteries, Inc.”, “Archaeologist Adventure”, and “Mad Scientist’s Laboratory”. Come explore these rooms, and even meet the friendly staff. Your team will have fun immersing themselves in a number of creative games. 218 W. Main St. 2nd floor Charlottesville, VA 22902

James River Reeling & Rafting

Is your team looking for a unique adventure? James River Reeling & Rafting may be the perfect destination for them. The water activities at this facility are ideal to welcome your team to the warm weather of spring and summer!

At James River Reeling & Rafting, guests are able to take various river trips. Each of these trips is self-guided. However, at the beginning of their trip, visitors will be notified of the salient details of their river excursion. In addition, visitors will be taught a safety briefing and general paddling instructions. After these required safety precautions, guests will be able to choose such activities as canoeing, kayaking, or rafting. Please consult the website for additional details on where these vessels can take passengers. Are you and your team a bit inexperienced with rafting? No problem! The river trips are created for all skill levels. Furthermore, this facility is open seven days a week, and provides rental gear. Traveling to uncharted territory is encouraged. Attempting to meet the needs of all of their customers, James River Reeling & Rafting also provides tubing. For this activity, guests are welcome to float in an inner tube. James River Reeling & Rafting provides a wonderfully entertaining experience for their customers!

This facility highly recommends that customers call in order to secure their reservations. You are asked to call at least two weeks in advance. All customers must wear closed toed shoes. Bring your team to explore a wonderful atmosphere with friendly staff! 265 Ferry Street Scottsville, VA 24590

Jump Cville

Jump Cville is a team-friendly trampoline park in Charlottesville, Virginia. Your team will be excited by the plethora of energetic activities available at Jump Cville.

At this facility, your team will experience the thrill of jumping. Open Jump will transform them into human pogo sticks! A weekly program, open jump is available from Monday through Sunday. Enjoy an incredible 8,000 square feet of trampoline fun! The fun culminates with a tremendous trampoline field. Jump Cville is comprised of 50 trampolines, angled wall trampolines, a pit of multicolored foam blocks, a ninja warrior course, two basketball goals, and a dodgeball court. Your team will be gleefully giggling for the duration of the visit!

Are you looking for themed activities to do with your team? Jump Cville offers various discounts for themed activities. Tuesdays have been dubbed, 10 dollar Tuesday. Everyone jumps for one hour for a fixed rate. Adhering to a family-friendly theme, Jump Cville has designated each Wednesday Evening as, “Family Power Hour.” This event allows members of your family to jump for a discounted rate of 10 dollars for one hour. In addition, every Wednesday evening is also “College Night.” Present your college Identification Card in order to earn two dollars off of your jump ticket. If visitors would like a refund for any tickets purchased, you must give Jump Cville at least 48 hours’ notice. 1005 Gardens Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901

FASTRAX

Is your team looking for entertaining adventures? Then FASTRAX may be the place for them! Come see why this facility has been recognized as a, “one stop source of entertainment for the entire family.” Located in Waynesboro, Virginia, FASTRAX will provide hours of entertainment for your team.

At this family-oriented facility, guests can drive, practice their batting, playfully putt, and more. Come try the go-karts. This activity includes two tracks. Guests can choose a big, recreational figure 8 track. This track is designed for the non-competitive racer, and is wonderful for the whole family. Would you like a little more competition? A small “banked oval” track is designed for guests wishing to try competitive racing. You might even see the “gorilla mascot” on one of the tracks! When you are finished racing around these tracks, you are invited to the 18-hole mini-golf course. FASTRAX has created a pleasant atmosphere for its guests. A small creek flows through the golf course into a pond. Visitors will enjoy a beautiful fountain as well as foot bridges along this course. In addition, a “course boarder” comprised of rocks and railroad ties helps to define the natural setting. FASTRAX is also home to two batting cages and an arcade. Please call to confirm that this facility is open, as their availability varies. 1110 Red Top Orchard Rd. Waynesboro, VA 22980

Monticello

Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson, one of America’s founding fathers. Taking more than 40 years to build, the house and grounds are unique and beautiful. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Sauders-Monticello Trail connects Kemper Park with Monticello. This park offers a visitors center, complete with rest rooms and drink facilities. A two mile trail awaits the arrival of visitors who wish to explore Kemper Park, off the Jefferson Parkway. A very manageable four mile trail winds its way to Monticello and back. Visitors can take a tour of the house and gardens. Learn about one of Thomas Jefferson’s many hobbies such as architecture, democracy, languages, and botany or just enjoy the beauty of the trails. Please check the extensive website for information concerning Kemper Park, admission rates for Monticello, the cafe, and the gift shop. With a visit to Monticello, one can almost hear the words of Thomas Jefferson, “knowledge is power, knowledge is safety…knowledge should be shared.” 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Places to Eat

Al Carbon Chicken

Would your team like to try a taste of South America, without leaving Virginia? The restaurant Al Carbon Chicken has been deeply inspired by a South American tradition of cooking. The owners have continued their relatives’ style of cooking the rotisserie chicken in a Peruvian oven and marinating the meat for 24 hours. The process of cooking the chicken can perhaps best be described as using a, “coal-fired flame to massage-in the secret spices while drawing-out its natural flavor.” Your team will appreciate the authentic South American Cuisine at Al Carbon Chicken.

Open for lunch and dinner, the items on the menu at this restaurant include charcoal rotisserie chicken, yellow rice, salsa, sweet potatoes, beans, roasted vegetables, street corn, plato de carne, tacos, and more. For dessert, don’t forget to try the Bavarian cream filled churros. This dining establishment also has a kids menu for children 12 and under. Are you planning an event with your team? Al Carbon Chicken is happy to provide catering services. Guests are also welcome to order their food on-line. 1877 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, VA 22901

Citizen Burger Bar

Citizen Burger Bar is an American-style restaurant in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. This restaurant prides itself on using the highest quality, freshest, and local ingredients while preparing each menu item. Because of this, Citizen Burger Bar only uses grass-fed beef. You are invited to come and see for yourself why, “A delicious burger is your right-perhaps even your responsibility.”

The menu items for this restaurant include salads, custom burgers, specialty burgers, turkey burgers, and more. Try their mouthwatering, “The People’s Burger.” This hamburger is crafted with all locally procured items. Local buns, Virginia cheese, grass-fed beef, and fresh produce coupled with hand cut fries present guests with culinary perfection. Citizens Burger Bar offers their customers a Kiddie Citizen Menu. This menu is meant for children 12 years or under. Feel free to try their birthday cake for dessert! This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. 212 E. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902

Mission BBQ

Does your team want to try a culinary staple of the American South? Mission BBQ serves wonderful barbecue. Opened on September 11, 2011, this restaurant strives to honor American heroes. The owners of this dining establishment have traveled throughout the country discovering the perfect ingredients for their BBQ.

Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves salads, fresh cut fries, brisket, turkey, pulled chicken, sausage, ribs, chopped brisket sandwich, pulled chicken sandwich, and more. A kids menu is also offered. Mission BBQ also offers guests a “pick up pack.” This pick up pack has been crafted for groups of five or more. Are you planning an upcoming event with your team? Mission BBQ is happy to cater your event! 3912 Lenox Ave Charlottesville, VA 22901

Milan Indian Cuisine

Milan Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant in Charlottesville, Virginia. This dining establishment is happy to prepare your meal according to how you like it spiced. Curry is an Indian word meaning, “sauce”, and guests may choose from mild, medium, hot, or Indian hot. This restaurant prides itself on cuisine that is “richly varied and prepared daily on the premises with no additives or preservatives.”

Open for lunch and buffet, and dinner, their menu items include Tandoori entrees, vegetarian and vegan, seafood, chicken, lamb, and beef. This culinary destination is open seven days a week. Please check the website for on-line ordering. Milan Indian Cuisine is also available to accommodate your catering needs. 1817 Emmett St. Charlottesville, VA, 22901

Charlottesville, Virginia is a historic destination with an exciting future for your team!