Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
VAST selection of beers and ciders as well as great brunch and lunch, featuring local ingredients. Beautiful outdoor patio seating and dog friendly,
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Beer Run
156 Carlton RdVAST selection of beers and ciders as well as great brunch and lunch, featuring local ingredients. Beautiful outdoor patio seating and dog friendly,
Incredible food featuring local, seasonal ingredients. Stunning modern-barn type vibe. Ask to sit upstairs!
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The Local
824 Hinton AveIncredible food featuring local, seasonal ingredients. Stunning modern-barn type vibe. Ask to sit upstairs!
Bodo's is probably the most well known restaurant in town by the locals. The absolute best New York style bagels you'll ever find (sorry NY, we've outdone you). They have bagels, bagel sandwiches and salads. Unbelievably cheap and very fast! Don't let a long line deter you. Most people go there for breakfast or lunch but they're so good, you might as well have them for dinner too. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this.
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveBodo's is probably the most well known restaurant in town by the locals. The absolute best New York style bagels you'll ever find (sorry NY, we've outdone you). They have bagels, bagel sandwiches and salads. Unbelievably cheap and very fast! Don't let a long line deter you. Most people go there for breakfast or lunch but they're so good, you might as well have them for dinner too. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this.
I used to walk here for a sandwich and cookie with my grandma! It may just be nostalgic for me but I had to throw it in the list!
Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches
512 E Main StI used to walk here for a sandwich and cookie with my grandma! It may just be nostalgic for me but I had to throw it in the list!
Tip Top Restaurant
1420 Richmond RdGreat, fast diner food.
This is THE most well known bakery in town. The breads are incredible. Many restaurants in town serve their breads.
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Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StThis is THE most well known bakery in town. The breads are incredible. Many restaurants in town serve their breads.
AMAZING breads, sandwiches and baked goods. You MUST try their cookies. My favorite is the sea salt caramel cookie but the double chocolate chip is also delicious. They also have great sandwiches sell many local items. Vegetarian friendly!
Great Harvest Bread Cafe
1701 Allied LnAMAZING breads, sandwiches and baked goods. You MUST try their cookies. My favorite is the sea salt caramel cookie but the double chocolate chip is also delicious. They also have great sandwiches sell many local items. Vegetarian friendly!
Very family friendly coffee spot with great drinks and yummy granola. Surrounded by fun, colorful buildings and lots of antique shops.
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C'Ville Coffee
1301 Harris StVery family friendly coffee spot with great drinks and yummy granola. Surrounded by fun, colorful buildings and lots of antique shops.
One of Lauren's favorite restaurants. Try the Santa Fe burger with the veggie patty instead of the burger.
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Timberwood Grill
3311 Worth CrossingOne of Lauren's favorite restaurants. Try the Santa Fe burger with the veggie patty instead of the burger.
Chandlers Ice Cream
936-962 River RdCute soft-serve ice cream truck. It's a fun place to walk to. NOTE: Cash only!!
Retro ice cream joint on the downtown walking mall. Very fun!
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Chaps Ice Cream
223 E Main StRetro ice cream joint on the downtown walking mall. Very fun!
Great authentic Mexican restaurant with several locations. Try the jumbo margarita- just $6 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday!
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Guadalajara
395 Greenbrier DrGreat authentic Mexican restaurant with several locations. Try the jumbo margarita- just $6 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday!
The best pizza! About 20 minutes from town but worth the drive. It used to be a tiny hole in the wall with just two tables but a couple years ago they expanded and now it's a full restaurant. Sometimes they have live music.
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Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
4916 Plank RdThe best pizza! About 20 minutes from town but worth the drive. It used to be a tiny hole in the wall with just two tables but a couple years ago they expanded and now it's a full restaurant. Sometimes they have live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great burgers and a fun selection of beers. Unique saloon feel. It's downtown but easy to get to because it's on a side street.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
109 2nd St SEGreat burgers and a fun selection of beers. Unique saloon feel. It's downtown but easy to get to because it's on a side street.
Featuring gin, bourbon, vodka and other spirits. If you're into that sort of thing, this is a MUST VISIT. The bartenders are knowledgeable and the spirits are TOP NOTCH. Try the Strange Monkey Gin! Also, check out Devil's Backbone, Bold Rock, Blue Toad and all of the wineries on the same road!
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Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyFeaturing gin, bourbon, vodka and other spirits. If you're into that sort of thing, this is a MUST VISIT. The bartenders are knowledgeable and the spirits are TOP NOTCH. Try the Strange Monkey Gin! Also, check out Devil's Backbone, Bold Rock, Blue Toad and all of the wineries on the same road!
On the downtown mall, very popular and fun. They often have live music.
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Miller's Downtown
109 W Main StOn the downtown mall, very popular and fun. They often have live music.
Great wings! It's at the Amtrak station and parking is free- just tell them your parking space number when you come in. Sometimes they have late night events.
Wild Wing Cafe
820 W Main StGreat wings! It's at the Amtrak station and parking is free- just tell them your parking space number when you come in. Sometimes they have late night events.
The beer is good but the building is really unique and beautiful! Great outdoor patio!
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Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston AveThe beer is good but the building is really unique and beautiful! Great outdoor patio!
Beautiful landscape with a pond and several swans. Great selection of wines!
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Keswick Vineyards
1575 Keswick Winery DrBeautiful landscape with a pond and several swans. Great selection of wines!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, well-maintained trail that winds through the city. Just a five minute walk away!
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Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailBeautiful, well-maintained trail that winds through the city. Just a five minute walk away!
Beautiful, wooded and partially paved trail for walking or biking. Connects to Carter's Mountain Orchard, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and several other trails. Partially handicap accessible. Great scenery!
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Saunders-Monticello Trail
Beautiful, wooded and partially paved trail for walking or biking. Connects to Carter's Mountain Orchard, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and several other trails. Partially handicap accessible. Great scenery!
Northeast Park
1001 Sheridan AvePark for the kiddos, within walking distance.
This is my favorite hiking spot in the Shenendoah National Park. It's a very steep uphill hike with an amazing view at the top. Plan to begin your hike one hour before sunrise for a breathtaking view of the sunrise. It's definitely worth the hike! I highly recommend Googling this spot for more information on location and parking. Cell service is sometimes spotty in the park.
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Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayThis is my favorite hiking spot in the Shenendoah National Park. It's a very steep uphill hike with an amazing view at the top. Plan to begin your hike one hour before sunrise for a breathtaking view of the sunrise. It's definitely worth the hike! I highly recommend Googling this spot for more information on location and parking. Cell service is sometimes spotty in the park.
Arts & Culture
Four County Players
5256 Governor Barbour StGreat plays featuring local actors.
Stunning historic theater on the downtown walking mall! You can see plays, concerts, operas and movies. The architecture is incredible.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StStunning historic theater on the downtown walking mall! You can see plays, concerts, operas and movies. The architecture is incredible.
Shopping
Wondering what the UVA "Corner" is all about? Mincer's, formerly a pipe shop, is now a UVA souvenir, apparel and gift shop, right in the center of the action. It's an iconic part of student life, both past and present.
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Mincer's UVA Imprinted Sportswear
1527 University AveWondering what the UVA "Corner" is all about? Mincer's, formerly a pipe shop, is now a UVA souvenir, apparel and gift shop, right in the center of the action. It's an iconic part of student life, both past and present.
Fun, high quality, Virginia themed gifts and souvenirs. Think, "Virginia is for lovers," flavored peanuts and dogwood tree and cardinal art.
The Virginia Shop
1047-B Emmet St NFun, high quality, Virginia themed gifts and souvenirs. Think, "Virginia is for lovers," flavored peanuts and dogwood tree and cardinal art.
Half walking mall, half traditional shopping center. Stonefield features various shops, bars and restaurants. Oh yeah, and Trader Joe's is there.
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Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond StHalf walking mall, half traditional shopping center. Stonefield features various shops, bars and restaurants. Oh yeah, and Trader Joe's is there.
The pedestrian mall. There are local stores, restaurants and booths with handmade items. You can walk there or park in one of the garages on Water Street or E Market Street. Take your ticket with you and get it stamped for free parking.
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Downtown Mall
The pedestrian mall. There are local stores, restaurants and booths with handmade items. You can walk there or park in one of the garages on Water Street or E Market Street. Take your ticket with you and get it stamped for free parking.
Sightseeing
Thomas Jefferson's home. Known for its architecture and beautiful landscape.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson's home. Known for its architecture and beautiful landscape.
Essentials
Very close grocery store. A little more expensive than Food Lion but also nicer and cleaner.
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Giant Food
1900 Abbey RdVery close grocery store. A little more expensive than Food Lion but also nicer and cleaner.