Boar's Head Resort

Boar’s Head Resort sits on Ednam Drive, tucked away from the main thoroughfares of Charlottesville. It is a ten-minute drive from the University of Virginia campus and the Fralin Museum of Art. The grounds include a spa, a fitness centre with regular classes, and an outdoor pool.

Choosing Boar’s Head over the hotels closer to the university is a trade-off between convenience and sprawl. While you lose the ability to walk to the local galleries, you gain the quiet of the resort’s private golf course and a vantage point over the surrounding hills. It is a more contained experience than staying near the Carter Mountain Orchard, where seasonal traffic can overwhelm your morning commute. If you want a base that acts as a destination in its own right, this is the better choice.