Food scene
One of my top favorite restaurants in Charlottesville. Everything is incredible and the staff is so welcoming- GO!
49 locals recommend
Oakhart Social
511 W Main StOne of my top favorite restaurants in Charlottesville. Everything is incredible and the staff is so welcoming- GO!
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveCheap, fast, delicious! A Cville staple.
Mas
904 Monticello RdSpanish tapas restaurant with an incredible wine list.
Cidery
Very dry (not too sweet) locally made ciders, gorgeous location in an old stone church south of town. Combine a trip here with Dr. Ho’s pizza!
42 locals recommend
Potter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley RoadVery dry (not too sweet) locally made ciders, gorgeous location in an old stone church south of town. Combine a trip here with Dr. Ho’s pizza!
Sightseeing
Only about 40 minutes drive west of Cville- a short but steep hike with incredible views at the top. Can be crowded on weekends.
203 locals recommend
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayOnly about 40 minutes drive west of Cville- a short but steep hike with incredible views at the top. Can be crowded on weekends.
Another great short hike close to Cville. Lots of water (be prepared to cross lots of creeks!), including an awesome swimming hole. Crowded during summer months.
48 locals recommend
Sugar Hollow Trail to Blue Hole
6796 Sugar Hollow RdAnother great short hike close to Cville. Lots of water (be prepared to cross lots of creeks!), including an awesome swimming hole. Crowded during summer months.