Guidebook for Charlottesville
Sightseeing
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyHome of Thomas Jefferson
See the original design of the University of Virginia, with free tours daily.
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Rotunda
1826 University AveSee the original design of the University of Virginia, with free tours daily.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic 360 degree views from the top of the Blue Ridge mountains. Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and near the south entrance of Shenandoah National Park
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Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Picnic Area
Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge ParkwayFantastic 360 degree views from the top of the Blue Ridge mountains. Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and near the south entrance of Shenandoah National Park
Good hike in the summer, can get to a swimming hole and waterfalls
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Sugar Hollow Trail to Blue Hole
6796 Sugar Hollow RdGood hike in the summer, can get to a swimming hole and waterfalls
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2025 Bond St5 minutes away
Harris Teeter
159 Community St5 minutes away
Kroger
1980 Rio Hill Center5 minutes away
Getting Around
Greyhound station
810 W Main St15 minutes away
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
100 Bowen LoopAirport, 15-20 minutes away
Charlottesville Amtrak station
810 W Main StAmtrak station, 15 minutes away
Arts & Culture
Aboriginal museum, near Monticello, plan 30 minutes there.
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Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA
400 Worrell DriveAboriginal museum, near Monticello, plan 30 minutes there.
McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWFood Scene
Great food and beer selection, very close, budget-friendly. $6 steak special on Monday nights.
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Sedona Taphouse
1035 Millmont StGreat food and beer selection, very close, budget-friendly. $6 steak special on Monday nights.
French bakery and cafe, good for brunch
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrFrench bakery and cafe, good for brunch
Fantastic lamb, chicken, beef, or veggie kebobs with optional side dishes like hummus, rice, onion rings, and great brownies for dessert.
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Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston AveFantastic lamb, chicken, beef, or veggie kebobs with optional side dishes like hummus, rice, onion rings, and great brownies for dessert.
Fantastic bagel shop. Good for breakfast or lunch. Multiple locations around town.
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Bodo's Bagel Bakery - UVA "Corner"
1609 University AveFantastic bagel shop. Good for breakfast or lunch. Multiple locations around town.
Splendora's Gelato
2050 Bond StreetOn historic downtown walking mall.
Bizou
119 W Main StGood food, good prices, on historic downtown walking mall
Shebeen Pub & Braai
247 Ridge McIntire RdFantastic S. African restaurant.