Guidebook for Charlottesville
Arts & Culture
Great Playground next door. Fridays open artists' studios.
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McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWGreat Playground next door. Fridays open artists' studios.
Check the marquee as you walk the Mall: fantastic musicians, Opera simulcasts, and old movies for $6.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StCheck the marquee as you walk the Mall: fantastic musicians, Opera simulcasts, and old movies for $6.
Perhaps no words are necessary. Very close to my house by car. Don't miss the Mulberry Row tour of the former slave quarters and histories of each slave's part in the design, building and running of Monticello. Also, garden tour is amazing -- all plants to the originals in Jefferson's daily diary.
AND, the Monticello Trail:
There is a 4 mile walking trail. Park in Monticello lot and find trail near Monticello Guest Services. Will then have access to restrooms & cafe before or after your walk....
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyPerhaps no words are necessary. Very close to my house by car. Don't miss the Mulberry Row tour of the former slave quarters and histories of each slave's part in the design, building and running of Monticello. Also, garden tour is amazing -- all plants to the originals in Jefferson's daily diary.
AND, the Monticello Trail:
There is a 4 mile walking trail. Park in Monticello lot and find trail near Monticello Guest Services. Will then have access to restrooms & cafe before or after your walk....
Just 3 blocks from my house, with diverse age & topic films on offer. Food, wine & other drinks available to take into the cinema; also, a sit down bar and restaurant. Food not stellar but perfectly acceptable.
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Violet Crown Cinema
200 W Main StJust 3 blocks from my house, with diverse age & topic films on offer. Food, wine & other drinks available to take into the cinema; also, a sit down bar and restaurant. Food not stellar but perfectly acceptable.
Historic segregated school now houses key cultural spaces just 5 blocks from my house: the heritage museum of its name above, and also: Women's Initiative for walk-in (Tuesdays) counseling and massage; Common Grounds (yoga & meditation classes); two of the best "fast food" restaurants (Thai Noodles & Jamaican that share a serving space at front entrance); and, a small branch of Cvlle Parks & Recreation gym space & basketball court. Go!!
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
233 4th St NWHistoric segregated school now houses key cultural spaces just 5 blocks from my house: the heritage museum of its name above, and also: Women's Initiative for walk-in (Tuesdays) counseling and massage; Common Grounds (yoga & meditation classes); two of the best "fast food" restaurants (Thai Noodles & Jamaican that share a serving space at front entrance); and, a small branch of Cvlle Parks & Recreation gym space & basketball court. Go!!
Entertainment & Activities
Great rainy day fun for children, with free merry-go-round 10-5PM
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Virginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main StGreat rainy day fun for children, with free merry-go-round 10-5PM
Another good stop on a rainy day: big children's reading area with toys and some children's programming, check online!
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
201 E Market StAnother good stop on a rainy day: big children's reading area with toys and some children's programming, check online!
Fav restaurants, places to work online, all in walking distance
Not in order of preference -- Guidebook is a bit clunky and does not let you update order or rename anyplace, alas. Scroll down for ideas, please.
Bizou
119 W Main StLove the outdoor seating, garlic smashed potatoes
If you want a good steamed bagel with any topping, great salads, all very inexpensive and close by, Bodo's is the place. No wifi or plugs, it's a quick in quick out or carryout kinda place.
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveIf you want a good steamed bagel with any topping, great salads, all very inexpensive and close by, Bodo's is the place. No wifi or plugs, it's a quick in quick out or carryout kinda place.
Lovely, elegant dining. My meat-loving friends really like the menu. I had the vegetarian plate and it was fantastic.
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Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main StLovely, elegant dining. My meat-loving friends really like the menu. I had the vegetarian plate and it was fantastic.
Great brunch! Feted for their waffles. Great seeded bread.
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrGreat brunch! Feted for their waffles. Great seeded bread.
Very very close, great drip coffee and place to work with internet and lots of plugs. Food limited.
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Milli Coffee Roasters
400 Preston AveVery very close, great drip coffee and place to work with internet and lots of plugs. Food limited.
This is not only a beloved landmark but also one of the best places to get a wonderful meal, with a great bar and atmosphere.
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C & O
515 E Water StThis is not only a beloved landmark but also one of the best places to get a wonderful meal, with a great bar and atmosphere.
My favorite bakery: daily bread list is on fridge!
Long-time Cvlle staple of discerning bakery lovers, it's a short walk from my house located on West Main Street in the Main Street Market complex. Has tables & coffee to enjoy in place, wifi (but no plugs for longer term stays to work).
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Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StMy favorite bakery: daily bread list is on fridge!
Long-time Cvlle staple of discerning bakery lovers, it's a short walk from my house located on West Main Street in the Main Street Market complex. Has tables & coffee to enjoy in place, wifi (but no plugs for longer term stays to work).
Sightseeing
Amtrak is a great way to come to Cvlle: and not a long walk to my house. Or, take a taxi if you've got too many bags.
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Charlottesville Amtrak station
810 W Main StAmtrak is a great way to come to Cvlle: and not a long walk to my house. Or, take a taxi if you've got too many bags.
Winery info & Winery Trail info; Wineries: some excursion limo services: Blue Ridge Wine Excursions: www.blueridgewineexcursions.com; email: info@blueridgewineexcursions.com; tel: 434-531-5802. And: Virginia Wine Country by Limosine: www.camryn-limo.com; limo@camryn-limo.com; tel: 434-990-9070.
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Charlottesville Downtown Visitors Center
Winery info & Winery Trail info; Wineries: some excursion limo services: Blue Ridge Wine Excursions: www.blueridgewineexcursions.com; email: info@blueridgewineexcursions.com; tel: 434-531-5802. And: Virginia Wine Country by Limosine: www.camryn-limo.com; limo@camryn-limo.com; tel: 434-990-9070.
Everything Else
Great places to know about in Charlottesville
Can walk from my house to Free Trolley to UVa founded by Thomas Jefferson. With Rotunda, the Lawn, and nearby cafes and stores in close walking distance. It is a 1/2 hr. stroll from my home.
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University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NCan walk from my house to Free Trolley to UVa founded by Thomas Jefferson. With Rotunda, the Lawn, and nearby cafes and stores in close walking distance. It is a 1/2 hr. stroll from my home.
Essentials
Best bulk food section in Cvlle; 100% vetted supplements and body care products. Walking distance from my house!
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Integral Yoga Natural Foods
923 Preston AveBest bulk food section in Cvlle; 100% vetted supplements and body care products. Walking distance from my house!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar & restaurant incredibly close walk nearby. Live music, so check listings.
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Fellini's
200 Market StBar & restaurant incredibly close walk nearby. Live music, so check listings.
The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St S