Southern Albemarle Loop

Featuring creative and adventurous things to do just south of Charlottesville in Albemarle County

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THE ROUTE

Route 20 - Scottsville - James River - Woodridge - James Monroe's Highland - Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Directions:

1. Begin the loop on Route 20 at Eastwood Farm and Winery

2. Take Route 20 South to Michael Shaps Winery

3. Continue on Route 20 South to Scottsville for James River Brewery & Batteau river adventures

4. From Scottsville, take Route 795 North and turn right onto Moonlight Dr. for Mount Ida Tasting Room and Taphouse

5. Continue North on Route 795, Continue onto Route 727 for Blenheim Vineyards

6. Continue North on Route 727 and turn right onto Route 627 for Gabriele Rausse Winery

7. Continue North on Route 627 for James Monroe's Highland and Jefferson Vineyards

8. Turn left onto Route 53 for Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

9. Turn left onto Route 20, to complete the loop

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THE PLAN

• Use the bucket list below for ideas and create your own agenda

• Before your trip, check business hours and weather conditions

• Choose which direction to start on the loop (reverse directions above to travel clockwise)

• Grab food and drinks from Take It Away and picnic along the way

• Tag your adventures #NoPlaceLikeNelson for feature!

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THE BUCKET LIST

• Eastwood Farm & Winery

• Michael Shaps Winery

• James River Brewing Co.

• James River Batteau

• Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve

• Blenheim Vineyards

• Gabriele Rausse Winery

• Carter Mountain Orchard

• James Monroe's Highland

• Jefferson Vineyards

• Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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TRIP NOTES

Check back again for updates and reviews from my own adventures!

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