The Mobile Visitor Centers have closed for the 2024 calendar year and will not restart until March 2025. Visitors looking for information can call 434-293-6789 for information.
More InfoIn Charlottesville and Albemarle County, we believe that diversity and inclusion enrich our community while enhancing the experiences of each visitor.
We welcome visitors from every corner of the globe, embracing the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and identities that make this area so vibrant. Whether you're here for a short stay or a long visit, we strive to ensure your experience is memorable, accessible, and inclusive.
Watch the video below to see Candis Welch explore Charlottesville & Albemarle County by motorized wheelchair!
Recently voted as one of Booking.com’s 2023 "Most Welcoming Places on Earth" Charlottesville and Albemarle County are full of friendly, vibrant, and passionate people who bring new ideas to the area. This translates to a host of experiences that are sure to inspire, entertain, and enrich. Whether that's sipping wine at one of our 40+ wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail, enjoying time in nature along the wheelchair-accessible Saunders-Monticello Trail, or exploring locally owned businesses along the historic pedestrian Downtown Mall, there are activities to suit a variety of interests and abilities. See a selection of these experiences below!
A visit to the Charlottesville area isn't complete without a stop along the Downtown Mall. Recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, this pedestrian-only avenue features a wonderful mix of restored and renovated buildings where visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment. Enjoy dining al fresco at a number of fine restaurants or shop at a unique, locally owned boutique. Then catch a movie, play, or live music at one of several performance venues. Plan your visit using this map of the Downtown Mall.
The downtown area has convenient parking in nearby garages and multiple paid lots. The City of Charlottesville maintains two parking garages, Market Street Garage and Water Street Garage. Both garages have access to the street via an elevator and patrons can enjoy the first hour of parking for free. Many of the surrounding paid lots use the ParkMobile app and/or website.
The historic pedestrian Downtown Mall is a vibrant collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants housed in historic buildings along the city's Main Street.
The following downtown businesses have step-free and/or accessible entrances. Please note that due to the historic nature of the Downtown Mall, door widths to individual businesses will vary.
Charlottesville and Albemarle County offer visitors a wide variety of places to stay. The following hotel rooms were assessed by our accessibility partner, Wheel the World, in 2023. For more information or to book a room, visit Wheel the World.
Hotel | Room Number | Bed Height | Space Beside Bed | Space Under Bed | Toilet Height | Space Under Sink (Height/Depth) |
206
403 | 29 in.
29 in. | 60 in.
31 in. | Yes
Yes | 18 in.
18 in. | 28 in./20 in.
28 in./22 in. | |
124
312 | 27 in.
29 in. | 42 in.
40 in. | Yes
Yes | 18 in.
18 in. | 27 in./23 in.
27 in./20 in. | |
428 | 21 in. | 41 in. | No | 18 in. | 29 in./24 in. | |
146
165 | 30 in.
30 in. | 48 in.
62 in. | Yes
Yes | 17 in.
18 in. | 29 in./22 in.
29 in./20 in. | |
315
316 | 26 in.
26 in. | 70 in.
40 in. | No
No | 18 in.
18 in. | 29 in./18 in.
29 in./19 in. | |
136
146 | 27 in.
27 in. | 104 in.
62 in. | No
No | 17 in.
18 in. | 29 in./22 in.
29 in./21 in. | |
305 | 30 in. | 57 in. | Yes | 19 in. | 32 in./10 in. | |
317
417 | 25 in.
25 in. | 40 in.
40 in. | Yes
Yes | 16 in.
18 in. | No free space
29 in./25 in. | |
126
313
324 | 26 in.
26 in.
27 in. | 47 in.
40 in.
40 in. | No
Yes
No | 18 in.
18 in.
18 in. | No free space
27 in./7 in.
No free space | |
404
428 | 25 in.
24 in. | 77 in.
35 in. | Yes
Yes | 18 in.
18 in. | 29 in./9 in.
29 in./9 in. | |
4 31 | 29 in.
28 in. | 58 in.
65 in. | Yes
Yes | 16 in.
18 in. | 28 in./20 in.
29 in./20 in. | |
224
324
424 | 26 in.
26 in.
26 in. | 70 in.
53 in.
46 in. | Yes
Yes
Yes | 18 in.
17 in.
18 in. | 29 in./21 in.
29 in./21 in.
29 in./22 in. | |
216
217 | 29 in.
29 in. | 50 in.
60 in. | Yes
Yes | 17 in.
18 in. | 30 in./20 in. 30 in./21 in. | |
107
112
130 | 30 in.
31 in.
31 in. | 70 in.
75 in.
85 in. | Yes
Yes
Yes | 18 in.
18 in.
18 in. | 28 in./20 in.
28 in./20 in.
29 in./21 in. |
Simple Comforts Home Medical Supplier, (434) 245-0001
Weekly or monthly rentals available, delivery for a fee. Standard and motorized options available, but due to limited quantity, advance notice is preferred. Driver’s license and credit card required for rental. Does not do outside repairs on personal equipment.
ABC, an Apria Company, (434) 218-1860
Monthly rentals available. Standard equipment, no motorized options available. Due to limited quantity, advanced notice is preferred. Driver’s license and credit card required for rental. Does not do outside repairs on personal equipment.
Charlottesville and Albemarle County are Destination Verified! Check out Charlottesville and Albemarle County’s attractions highlighted by Wheel the World for more things to do and places to stay.
June 12, 2023
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils New Accessible Tourism Video
Ms. Candis Welch (Ms. Wheelchair California 2023) Stars in Newest Video Featuring Local Accessible Tourism Partners
March 29, 2023
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau and “Wheel the World” Partnership Assessed Local Tourism Entities Through Accessibility Lens
More than 60 tourism and hospitality businesses in the Charlottesville area were reviewed as part of this groundbreaking effort
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