{"id":669,"date":"2015-11-06T10:58:19","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T15:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/anesthesiology\/?page_id=669"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:29:12","slug":"life-in-charlottesville","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/anesthesiology\/education\/residency-program\/life-in-charlottesville\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in Charlottesville"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Explore Charlottesville\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qtkVoOhym7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our Department and Residency have achieved national recognition for its educational rigor, clinical excellence, and patient outcomes.\u00a0 However, it&#8217;s our location in Charlottesville, Virginia that makes our program truly unique.\u00a0 Rich with history, food, drinks, and natural beauty, Charlottesville is simply a great (and easy) place to live.<\/p>\n<p>Charlottesville is a small city with big-time amenities, without the big city traffic.\u00a0 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcharlottesville.org\/listing\/charlottesville-historic-downtown-mall\/337\/\">Downtown Mall<\/a> serves as a main cultural hub, containing a diversity of local shops, restaurants, bars, and music venues nestled within one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the nation.\u00a0 You can attend Broadway shows at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparamount.net\/\">The Paramount Theater<\/a>, check out the birthplace of Dave Matthews Band at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millersdowntown.com\/\">Miller&#8217;s Bar<\/a>, see your favorite band at the open-air <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sprintpavilion.com\/\">Sprint Pavilion<\/a>, catch the latest blockbuster movie at <a href=\"https:\/\/charlottesville.violetcrown.com\/\">Violet Crown Cinema<\/a>, or grab a bite to eat at any of the many dining options, ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.candorestaurant.com\/\">fine-dining<\/a> French to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackbrownsjoint.com\/locations\/charlottesville\/\">classic<\/a> southern comfort and our dynamite <a href=\"http:\/\/thenookcville.com\/\">diner<\/a>.\u00a0 Scattered among these attractions, you can find outstanding <a href=\"https:\/\/mudhouse.com\/\">coffee<\/a> shops, antique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlueWhaleBooks\/\">book<\/a> stores, and a number of other specialty shops and boutiques.<\/p>\n<p>Charlottesville also offers an impressive array of outdoor activities.\u00a0 From scenic strolls and leisurely kayaking to strenuous hikes and rock climbing, there is something for every type of adventurer.\u00a0 Enjoy one of the many picturesque trails along the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rivannatrails.org\/Guide\">Rivanna River<\/a>, hike around the base of Thomas Jefferson&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monticello.org\/visit\/the-saunders-monticello-trail\/\">Monticello<\/a>, or explore one of the national parks just outside the city.\u00a0 Nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/shen\/index.htm\">Shenandoah National Park<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueridgeparkway.org\/\">Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a> are short drives and offer a variety of hikes and scenic mountain views.\u00a0 A complete list of trails can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottesville.gov\/659\/Trails\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing better than the views are the drinks at Charlottesville&#8217;s many wineries, breweries, and distilleries.\u00a0 35+ <a href=\"https:\/\/monticellowinetrail.com\/\">wineries<\/a>, as well as nine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcharlottesville.org\/wineries\/breweries\/\">breweries<\/a> and three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcharlottesville.org\/blog\/post\/charlottesville_distilleries\/\">distilleries<\/a>, call Charlottesville and the surrounding Albemarle County &#8220;home.&#8221;\u00a0 You can also catch a polo match at <a href=\"https:\/\/kingfamilyvineyards.com\/\">King Family Vineyards<\/a>, enjoy the drool-worthy menu at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pippinhillfarm.com\/\">Pippen Hill Vineyards<\/a>, crush some French cuisine at Dave Matthews\u2019 own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blenheimvineyards.com\/\">Blenheim Vineyards<\/a>, or take in the breathtaking scenery at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbvwine.com\/\">Barboursville Vineyards<\/a>. 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