Guidebook for Charlottesville
Essentials
CVS
1341 Long StPharmacy down the street.
Address: 1341 Long Street, Charlottesville
Close-by Medical Center
10 locals recommend
University of Virginia Health System University Hospital Emergency Room
1215 Lee StClose-by Medical Center
Nearby grocery store and a few fast food and restaurants in this area. Address: 1900 Abbey Road, Charlottesville
21 locals recommend
Giant Food
1900 Abbey RdNearby grocery store and a few fast food and restaurants in this area. Address: 1900 Abbey Road, Charlottesville
Food Lion
570 Riverbend DrNearby grocery and a few strip mall stores
Food Scene
Nearby restaurants
Starbucks
1601 University Avecoffee
Bang!
213 2nd St SWAsian Inspired tapas and great martinis. One of our all time favorites.
Southern fare in a cozy informal setting. The upscale chicken pot pie and meatloaf is delicious.
45 locals recommend
Bizou
119 W Main StSouthern fare in a cozy informal setting. The upscale chicken pot pie and meatloaf is delicious.
Mas
904 Monticello RdSpanish inspired small plates.
Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St NTraditional Indian dishes
Sandwich, salad and soup options. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Spicy senegalese peanut tofu soup is delicious.
26 locals recommend
Revolutionary Soup
108 2nd St SWSandwich, salad and soup options. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Spicy senegalese peanut tofu soup is delicious.
European style pastries, full breakfast and lunch menu. Brunch served on weekends. http://www.mariebette.com/#european-inspired
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrEuropean style pastries, full breakfast and lunch menu. Brunch served on weekends. http://www.mariebette.com/#european-inspired
Made from scratch NY style bagels with a variety of schmears and toppings. The pastrami and swiss is good. Breakfast is always popular.
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveMade from scratch NY style bagels with a variety of schmears and toppings. The pastrami and swiss is good. Breakfast is always popular.
Kebabs, salads and sandwiches made fresh. Tasty hummus. Take out or eat in.
23 locals recommend
Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston AveKebabs, salads and sandwiches made fresh. Tasty hummus. Take out or eat in.
Guadalajara
395 Greenbrier DrLocal chain serving traditional Mexican dishes.
Fresh made hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, onion rings and fries served hot and fast.
20 locals recommend
Riverside Lunch
1429 Hazel StFresh made hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, onion rings and fries served hot and fast.
Made to order beef, pork, chicken, lamb and beef tongue tacos and tortillas. Take out or small eat in area.
24 locals recommend
La Michoacana Taqueria & Restaurant
1138 E High StMade to order beef, pork, chicken, lamb and beef tongue tacos and tortillas. Take out or small eat in area.
Restaurants, brewery, outdoor art, plenty of parking, and a fun atmosphere.
69 locals recommend
IX Art Park
522 2nd St SERestaurants, brewery, outdoor art, plenty of parking, and a fun atmosphere.
Historic tavern near Monticello with servers in period attire. Southern fare - fried chicken, baked chicken, pork barbecue, stewed tomatoes, mashed potatoes, biscuits, etc.
78 locals recommend
Michie Tavern
683 Thomas Jefferson PkwyHistoric tavern near Monticello with servers in period attire. Southern fare - fried chicken, baked chicken, pork barbecue, stewed tomatoes, mashed potatoes, biscuits, etc.
Amazing grain bowls and salads near UVA. Street parking only.
28 locals recommend
Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main StAmazing grain bowls and salads near UVA. Street parking only.
Great french bakery serving bread and pastries.
Open Thurs - Sun, 7am-3pm
8 locals recommend
Cou Cou Rachou
917 Preston AveGreat french bakery serving bread and pastries.
Open Thurs - Sun, 7am-3pm
Food court concept with many excellent local eating and drinking options.
Dairy Market Charlottesville
Food court concept with many excellent local eating and drinking options.
Sightseeing or Fun Activity
Walk the Rivanna trail from our backyard or for a flatter accessible point, pick up the trail in front of the VFW Lodge on River Road.
29 locals recommend
Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailWalk the Rivanna trail from our backyard or for a flatter accessible point, pick up the trail in front of the VFW Lodge on River Road.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThe home and historic grounds of President Thomas Jefferson
30 miles West of Charlottesville access the Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking or a scenic drive. Head South to the Parkway and North to the Skyline Drive.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge Parkway30 miles West of Charlottesville access the Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking or a scenic drive. Head South to the Parkway and North to the Skyline Drive.
Tour the University. Parking and other information can be found https://www.virginia.edu/visit
251 locals recommend
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NTour the University. Parking and other information can be found https://www.virginia.edu/visit
20-minute drive West of Charlottesville. Great place to pick seasonal fruit, eat homemade ice cream, donuts. They also have a few tasting rooms. Open May - Nov. https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiles-peach-orchard/visit/
91 locals recommend
Chiles Peach Orchard
1351 Greenwood Rd20-minute drive West of Charlottesville. Great place to pick seasonal fruit, eat homemade ice cream, donuts. They also have a few tasting rooms. Open May - Nov. https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiles-peach-orchard/visit/
Great place to pick seasonal fruit and watch the sunset. You can purchase apple cider donuts or stop by the Bold Rock hard cider tasting room and enjoy the picturesque view. Kid-friendly.
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailGreat place to pick seasonal fruit and watch the sunset. You can purchase apple cider donuts or stop by the Bold Rock hard cider tasting room and enjoy the picturesque view. Kid-friendly.
Minutes from our house. Rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, or inner tubes. A great way to spend an afternoon enjoying the outdoors.
50 locals recommend
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StMinutes from our house. Rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, or inner tubes. A great way to spend an afternoon enjoying the outdoors.
Winery/Brewery
Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
200 Seven Oaks FarmVineyard with beautiful views and good wine.
This place is a hidden gem—great wine with small plate food pairings. Check hours before visiting.
18 locals recommend
Gabriele Rausse Winery
3247 Carters Mountain RdThis place is a hidden gem—great wine with small plate food pairings. Check hours before visiting.
Winery located 15 miles West of Charlottesville. Watch free polo matches on Sundays from May-Oct weather permitting. Check on-line at www.kingfamilyvineyards.com
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmWinery located 15 miles West of Charlottesville. Watch free polo matches on Sundays from May-Oct weather permitting. Check on-line at www.kingfamilyvineyards.com
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