At the end of the off ramp, turn left. The Boar's Head is about a mile on the left. Other nearby hotels include the Omni in downtown Charlottesville and the Holiday Inn near the 5th Street exit off Interstate 64. The Old Mill Room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It lives up to its reputation for excellent food and service.
Entrees change from season to season.
The summer menu included fish, seafood, lamb, pork and veal. Charlottesville has a wide variety of restaurants, ranging from fast food to fine dining. 250 East and Claiborne's in Charlottesville's downtown mall. For lunch, Hamilton's in the downtown mall and the Hardware Store are good choices. Hot-air ballooning is offered most days at sunrise and sometimes in the evening.