Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Delicious mediterranean fare, much is locally sourced. The salmon, mac&cheese, and lamb are some of my faves. Lunch and dinner.
31 locals recommend
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main StDelicious mediterranean fare, much is locally sourced. The salmon, mac&cheese, and lamb are some of my faves. Lunch and dinner.
Authentic neapolitan and artisan pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Delicious drinks. Intimate and special. Lunch and dinner.
105 locals recommend
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadAuthentic neapolitan and artisan pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Delicious drinks. Intimate and special. Lunch and dinner.
Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StArtisan bread, pastries, cakes, cookies. So good.
Fellini's
200 Market StI dream about their spaghetti and meatballs. Lunch, dinner, brunch.
Michie Tavern
683 Thomas Jefferson PkwyJust down from Monticello. Historic. Food of yesteryear.
Gearharts Fine Chocolates
243 Ridge McIntire RdWonderful chocolates!
Parks & Nature
Trails for biking, hiking, and riding on horseback. And just minutes away!
30 locals recommend
Preddy Creek Trail Park
3690 Burnley Station RdTrails for biking, hiking, and riding on horseback. And just minutes away!
Essentials
Food Lion
136 Cedar Grove RdClosest grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdMy primary grocery store - about 20 minutes away.
Harris Teeter
159 Community StNext closest grocery store.
Stony Point Market
4370 Stony Point RdClose by convenience store and just a fun place to visit.
Sightseeing
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyUniversity of Virginia
918 Emmet St NMontpelier Races, thoroughbred rescue, old-growth forest, gift shop.
123 locals recommend
James Madison's Montpelier
11350 Constitution HwyMontpelier Races, thoroughbred rescue, old-growth forest, gift shop.
The Downtown Mall has something for everyone: shops, restaurants, theaters, live music, cinema, museums on 7 blocks of the brick-paved and tree-lined pedestrian mall.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
The Downtown Mall has something for everyone: shops, restaurants, theaters, live music, cinema, museums on 7 blocks of the brick-paved and tree-lined pedestrian mall.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully restored live theatre, ballet, TedEx, entertainment. Visit their website for schedule.
99 locals recommend
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StBeautifully restored live theatre, ballet, TedEx, entertainment. Visit their website for schedule.
Artist studios and galleries. First Friday's of the month showcases many art shows on and near the downtown mall.
60 locals recommend
McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWArtist studios and galleries. First Friday's of the month showcases many art shows on and near the downtown mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StLive music, beer and food festivals.
John Paul Jones Arena
295 Massie RdHome of UVA Basketball, concerts, broadway shows.
Nearby award-winning winery. Food served. Palladium restaurant requires reservations.
157 locals recommend
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdNearby award-winning winery. Food served. Palladium restaurant requires reservations.
Getting Around
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
100 Bowen LoopServes Scott Stadium, the Rotunda, and The Corner at UVA, Downtown Mall
7 locals recommend
Charlottesville Area Transit
615 E Water StServes Scott Stadium, the Rotunda, and The Corner at UVA, Downtown Mall