Cutest little post office in the country! If you're in the Charlottesville/Crozet area you'll find…read moreGreenwood nestled to the west towards Afton. This small, bright cottage-like white post office is trimmed in black with its prominent portico leading into the main office. It is full of charm, lined with well manicured greenery on either side of the building. Inside is tidy and displays a big bulletin board with local information and advertising. The postmaster was cordial and welcoming. This kind of post office suits me to the letter! Across the street is a cool antique shop that's a must see! Hours: M-F 9:00-1:30, 2:30-4:00, Saturday 8:00-10:30. No passport service.

Small post office, big smiles! Always greated with a smile. Take good care of their customers.read more

The office is friendly and well kept. They are stocked with supplies and have a vast selection of…read morestamps available. The staff are knowledgeable and timely.

This plain rectangular while brick building is pretty boring, which is surprising since Crozet is…read moresuch a cute small town! Inside was just a bland as the outside, and it was quite dirty and dingy. The floors were all stained and the walls were patchy and in desperate need of a paint job! Supplies were low and overall a disappointing visit to this government building. I hope they spice it up a bit because Crozet deserves better!!

Easy parking at this post office. Inside is nice and clean. Probably not too busy most times of the…read moreyear.

Inspire of what happened here last year, this is one nice area. The streets adjacent to the City…read moreHall are great for evening strolls. There are many eateries and shops, including at least one theater, that will satisfy all visitors with varied tastes. I think the best part is they are price friendly to consumers. I hope I will have time to check out Tom Cruise's latest Mission Impossible movie that is showing now before I leave, so I can comment on my experience with the theater.

I am a small business owner. When I heard that I could get a vending spot on the amazing…read morescene-laden downtown mall for under a thousand dollars a year, I was floored. I met with Neighborhood Development Services, specifically Craig Fabio, and I was duly impressed with the exchange. I start in October, at the beginning of the 4th quarter. I was able to easily set up a meeting. I had a conversation about my business and what I'd be selling. All of my options and responsibilities were clearly laid out in paper and in voice. When I left, I had a start date, a vending license, and a home-occupation declaration, making me legitimate in my new home. Customer service is at the forefront of every desk I visited, each with a smile, an answer, and a story. I also talked with Craig about the politic of the vending on the mall, how it is under fire from a few high-rentpayers in brick and mortars, but was thrilled to hear that Charlottesville supports the rights of the less privileged and super-small business owners in town, and that vending is recognized as one of the cultural and common rights in town. This, in small part is what I love about Charlottesville.

I would like to sincerely thank Firemen Josh and Julius for their help today. I was heading back…read morehome to Northern Virginia from NC this morning when my tire pressure monitoring system light went off. I stopped at the BP next door and the Exxon up the street but neither station had air. Not being from the area, I was nervous and noticed the Firestation next door to the BP. I stopped in and was greeted by Josh and explained my concerns. He too was surprised that neither station had air but did not hesitate to grab a tire pressure checker and check my tires for me. While Josh was checking my tire pressure, Julius joined us and shared with me how his sensors were doing the same thing. Josh assured me that my tire pressures were within range and I could continue my trip but to be sure and stop if needed. I am so grateful for their kindness and putting my worries at ease. Oddly enough, my TPMS light did not come back on and I made it home safely. Thank you!

Every kid in C-ville should come here (to give their parents an excuse to visit). The facility is…read morebeautiful from every angle in every room. It is a first class firehouse and fitting considering the sacrifices these fighters make to do their jobs. That said, I also appreciated that they were very mindful of being able to articulate a return on investment for how money was spent on the station. For instance, they are very green! . . . even the chiefs car is a hybrid. :) It was also sweet to hear our guide (I believe he was the chief) talk about their commitment to the community. They see themselves of members of the community so the firehouse reflects their loyalties to the community. There was Cavalier stuff all over including on the engines. Even the way the chief engaged the preschoolers was so precious. He was enthusiastic, informative and encouraging. Finally, the lobby was amazing. There were several items prominently displayed to pay homage to the fighters who lost their lives on 9/11. It resonated with me that they were all heroes before they died that day, we just became privy to acts of heroism that they had done or were willing to do long before that day. It was very moving. If you are not able to visit, just look at the pictures I posted. We have such rich history of that day in our city.

James Madison lived at Montpelier his entire life. This is a really interesting historic home that…read morelater belonged to the DuPont family, who eventually donated funds to turn it back into a historic site as Madison's home. That renovation/restoration took a long time, and it's now a lovely place to visit and learn about our 4th President and his wife Dolley Madison. In addition to the house, which acknowledges its part in running a plantation through the work of enslaved people, it has exhibits about slavery at Montpelier and archeological finds. The property also has lovely grounds with a beautiful garden that's filled with many colorful flowers in the spring. The visitor center offers a movie, and the house docents offer hour-long tours on the half hour. They also have picnic tables under shady trees to enjoy lunch. The views from Montpelier are breathtaking. They charge a fee to visit the house and grounds. If you only want to visit the grounds, the fee is lower.

This is a great place to visit if you are interested in America's founding, American style of…read moredemocracy, or to celebrate the upcoming Sestercentennial of the United States. (Having experienced the bicentennial as a kid on a summer-long vacation, I am looking forward to it.) The guided tour of the house is well done. The out-buildings and grounds are self-guided. There are many and spread out, and the whole property is on a gentle slope. Could be an issue if it is a hot and humid day. Be sure to visit the garden! Think twice about buying the Looking Through the Landscape book for $10.00. I thought it would be something I could put on my bookshelf but no. Hardly a pamphlet, it contains QR code links to YouTube videos they created. It was snuck in during the checkout process and frankly left me feeling duped. I chalked it up as a donation.

We chose to park in the West Trailhead side and walked in from that direction of the tunnel. We…read morestarted out with our flashlights on but wanted to walk the tunnel without the flashlights. The Experience was fantastic. We did turn on our flashlights when we saw people approaching so we would not startle them. It is dark, damp, and cold in the tunnel. You hear the little water falling inside. We had pocket warmers and I think they were needed. We were both happy we had our pocket warmers. The hike to the tunnel has wonderful forest views and an excellently maintained trail. They also have some plaques with historical information on them. We really thought that was a nice additions to our hike. Both sides of the tunnel has picnic tables. The picnic tables are brand new this year. We stopped and had lunch. There are 2 parking areas. East Trailhead Blue Ridge Tunnel and West Trailhead Blue Ridge Tunnel. Both have a porta potty but no running water. So you will want to take some hand sanitizer. Easy hike, 4.6 miles. Out and back. 370ft elevation gain. The best maintained trail I have ever seen. Hiker friendly, kid friendly. Dogs on leash, Forest view, tucked away on the side of a mountain, Historical tunnel view. Some of the trail is paved, then gravel, and then dirt with gravel mix. Make sure you leave no trash behind

We had a group of eight for the hike. We started on the east side. The walk through the tunnel…read morewas great. I was thankful that started on the east side because it was a pretty steep and long climb after the tunnel. It was 4.5 miles total for the walk. To have the steepest part at the middle was perfect rather than having it at the end. Highly recommend. The tunnel is not claustrophobic at all as it is large inside and you can see the end the entire time. It was a perfect fall hike with the leaves changing. We stopped at Blue Mountain Brewery afterward (only 6 minutes away) for lunch.