Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Tavola
826 Hinton AveWonderful neighborhood italian.
Mas
904 Monticello RdGreat tapas. Long waits, can be very crowded.
The restaurant that got the C'ville food scene started back in the 80s, still compelling. Great little bar downstairs.
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C & O
515 E Water StThe restaurant that got the C'ville food scene started back in the 80s, still compelling. Great little bar downstairs.
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill Dramazing baked goods.
if you need Tex-Mex, this is the best we have, with great margaritas
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Continental Divide
811 W Main Stif you need Tex-Mex, this is the best we have, with great margaritas
Cheap eats in an artsy corner near the downtown mall.
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Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SECheap eats in an artsy corner near the downtown mall.
Riverside Lunch
1429 Hazel StIt's the best burger in town.
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StBest burger on the downtown mall.
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveBest bagels in town.
fleurie restaurant
108 3rd St NECheap, authentic mexican. Small.
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La Michoacana Taqueria & Restaurant
1138 E High StCheap, authentic mexican. Small.
Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston AveGood quick casual place.
Oakhart Social
511 W Main StDependably strong menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fitzroy
120 E Main St
Zocalo
201 E Main StGood spot on the downtown mall
Good quality up-and-coming artists in a fairly large room.
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The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StGood quality up-and-coming artists in a fairly large room.
Sightseeing
Has the best views of charlottesville from some elevation. Surprisingly good spiced apple donuts.
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Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailHas the best views of charlottesville from some elevation. Surprisingly good spiced apple donuts.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyHome of Thomas Jefferson. Gravesite as well.
Edgar Allan Poe Room
13 E RangeEAP's room on the lawn, appointed consistent with his time.
Academical Village
1826 University AveThe original "campus" for UVA, designed by TJ.
Several block long pedestrian mall with boutiques, restaurants, and other window shopping.
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Downtown Mall
Several block long pedestrian mall with boutiques, restaurants, and other window shopping.
Everything Else
Quality farmer's market in downtown Charlottesville. Everything you would expect to find, quality baked goods, coffees, tacos, flowers, wearables, etc.
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Charlottesville City Market
100 E Water StQuality farmer's market in downtown Charlottesville. Everything you would expect to find, quality baked goods, coffees, tacos, flowers, wearables, etc.
Essentials
Wegmans
100 Wegmans WyWhole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdKroger
1980 Rio Hill CenterTrader Joe's
2025 Bond StBest wine shop, and delicious restaurant. It lacks ambiance, but Bill's knowledge of wine fills that gap. If you want a fine bottle wine, this is your spot.
Tastings of Charlottesville
502 E Market StBest wine shop, and delicious restaurant. It lacks ambiance, but Bill's knowledge of wine fills that gap. If you want a fine bottle wine, this is your spot.
A good alternative to Tastings if you think Tastings does not look convincing. Plenty of quality selections here.
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Market Street Market
400 E Market StA good alternative to Tastings if you think Tastings does not look convincing. Plenty of quality selections here.
Shopping
Eloise
505 W Main StMi Ossa
great jewelry as well as clothes. Fully-priced.
Shoes and clothing. Particularly well-curated women's shoes and clothing.
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Scarpa
2114 Barracks RdShoes and clothing. Particularly well-curated women's shoes and clothing.
Parks & Nature
Walnut Creek Park
4250 Walnut Creek Park RoadDisc golf and mountain biking trails.