29 days in Charlottesville & Seattle Itinerary

Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is perhaps best known as the home of three of the United States' founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Monticello and McLean House. Escape the urban bustle at Natural Bridge State Park and Skyline Drive. Get out of town with these interesting Charlottesville side-trips: Lexington (Washington and Lee University & Lee Chapel and Museum), Appomattox (Appomattox Station Battlefield Park & Appomattox Court House National Historical Park) and Canal Basin Square (in Scottsville). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of The Glass Palette - Interactive Glass Art Studio, trek along Old Rag Mountain Hike, explore the fascinating underground world of Luray Caverns, and take in the history at Manassas National Battlefield Park.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Charlottesville online attractions planner.

Washington DC to Charlottesville is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. Traveling from Washington DC in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Charlottesville, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Get outdoors at Alki Beach and Hood Canal. Popular historic sites such as Pioneer Square and West Point Lighthouse are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Seattle side-trips: Soos Creek Botanical Garden (in Auburn), Jimi Hendrix Grave Site (in Renton) and Vasa Park Resort (in Bellevue). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, visit a coastal fixture at Point No Point Lighthouse & Park, and meet the residents at Woodland Park Zoo.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Seattle online journey maker.

Traveling by flight from Charlottesville to Seattle takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Charlottesville to Seattle, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Charlottesville in July, things will get little chillier in Seattle: highs are around 79°F and lows about 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.