skip to main content
UVA Darden
darden school buildings at sunset

Experience UVA and Charlottesville

Greatest Things To Do In Charlottesville

Attractions and destinations near our UVA hotel

Situated on the scenic grounds of the UVA Darden School of Business, Kimpton The Forum Hotel is in harmony with its stunning surroundings. The hotel's backyard is a sweeping arboretum with botanical gardens that extends to the 25-mile long Rivanna Trail and connects UVA’s North Grounds to the larger Charlottesville community. A short stroll up the hill from the hotel, Darden's main buildings surround bustling Flagler Court. Other appealing destinations, including UVA sports complexes and UVA Health facilities, not to mention downtown Charlottesville, are nearby. University destinations are also accessible via the free UVA Transit system. At The Forum Hotel, the charm of its environs is rivaled only by its convenient location.


University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Located on the North Grounds at the picturesque University of Virginia, the prestigious Darden School of Business welcomes top students, world-renowned faculty and business titans. It's also steps from The Forum Hotel.

Learn More

UVA Central Grounds

UVA Central Grounds

A leisurely 1.5 mile walk from The Forum Hotel will take you to UVA's beautiful Central Grounds, designed by Thomas Jefferson himself, featuring historical buildings like the famed Rotunda, as well as gardens and The Lawn, a meticulously kept greenspace.

Learn More

UVA central grounds aerial view

UVA Health

Several UVA Health facilities, including the flagship Hospital, are on the Grounds of the University of Virginia, just a short drive from The Forum Hotel.

Learn More

UVA Health Hospital

John Paul Jones Arena

John Paul Jones Arena is home to the UVA men's and women's basketball teams and also hosts a variety of events such as concerts, circuses, monster truck shows and more. The arena is an approximately 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Learn More

John Paul Jones Arena

Scott Stadium

The home of UVA's football team, Scott Stadium accommodates more than 60,000 spectators and hosts not only football home games, but other sporting events, and large concerts by major acts.

Learn More

Scott Stadium

Downtown Mall

A must-see for Charlottesville visitors, this tree-lined pedestrian promenade offers more than 150 restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and performance venues, all housed in historic buildings.

Learn More

Charlottesville Downtown Mall
Thomas Jefferson Montecillo

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

The home of the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence, Monticello invites Americans and visitors from around the world to understand and grapple with Jefferson’s life and legacy, including the large enslaved community that lived and worked there. Monticello is a 20-minute drive from The Forum Hotel.