Guidebook for Afton
Food Scene
Crozet Pizza
5794 Three Notched RdFamily friendly, local beer, long standing local pizzeria
Our favorite local spot. Budget friendly, straight forward, great rotation of local and regional beers.
60 locals recommend
Fardowners
5773 The SquareOur favorite local spot. Budget friendly, straight forward, great rotation of local and regional beers.
Sweet local coffee shop with tasty treats and great brunch options.
44 locals recommend
Green House Coffee
1260 Crozet AveSweet local coffee shop with tasty treats and great brunch options.
Mudhouse Coffee Crozet
5793 The SquareUpscale coffee and pastries, open warehouse feel
Our favorite dinner out. French, upscale. Quaint bar in the basement that is worth a stop.
83 locals recommend
C & O
515 E Water StOur favorite dinner out. French, upscale. Quaint bar in the basement that is worth a stop.
Not to be missed! Our local pie shop makes a good day out even better.
16 locals recommend
The Pie Chest
119 E High StNot to be missed! Our local pie shop makes a good day out even better.
Bizou
119 W Main StQuirky interior, delicious food, laid back atmosphere
Budget friendly, locally owned fabulous Thai food just off the downtown mall
31 locals recommend
Monsoon Siam
113 W Market StBudget friendly, locally owned fabulous Thai food just off the downtown mall
Gourmet sandwich selection, bulk salads and meals to go, upscale grocery. Our closest pint of milk. Wait times can be long at the weekend, so plan ahead.
63 locals recommend
Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
6701 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeGourmet sandwich selection, bulk salads and meals to go, upscale grocery. Our closest pint of milk. Wait times can be long at the weekend, so plan ahead.
With three locations to choose from, Bodo's is a must while in town. Locally owned, cheap and cheerful, you'll come back to visit us just for the bagels.
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveWith three locations to choose from, Bodo's is a must while in town. Locally owned, cheap and cheerful, you'll come back to visit us just for the bagels.
Our very own French bakery is a favorite new addition to the Cville food scene. Come for a coffee, stay for brunch. Worth the wait!
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrOur very own French bakery is a favorite new addition to the Cville food scene. Come for a coffee, stay for brunch. Worth the wait!
The Whiskey Jar
227 W Main StSolid Southern food with a rolicking night life.
Cozy spot with excellent food, bespoke cocktails and an unparalleled wine selection. Book ahead or come early or late for a drink.
109 locals recommend
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWCozy spot with excellent food, bespoke cocktails and an unparalleled wine selection. Book ahead or come early or late for a drink.
Devil's Backbone has a large selection of craft brews, pub food, great views and a large outdoor fire pit. There is also a coffee shop on site, and they are at the base of Wintergreen mountain. Perfect for a post ski pint!
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunDevil's Backbone has a large selection of craft brews, pub food, great views and a large outdoor fire pit. There is also a coffee shop on site, and they are at the base of Wintergreen mountain. Perfect for a post ski pint!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fitzroy
120 E Main StSwanky, upscale drinks on the downtown mall
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StGreat local music venue on the downtown mall.
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StFridays after Five free concerts make the downtown mall a bustling place to be throughout the summer, in addition to a pretty stellar line up of live shows.
79 locals recommend
Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StFridays after Five free concerts make the downtown mall a bustling place to be throughout the summer, in addition to a pretty stellar line up of live shows.
Big music events and basketball games use this venue throughout the year.
60 locals recommend
John Paul Jones Arena
295 Massie RdBig music events and basketball games use this venue throughout the year.
Sightseeing
The iconic home and gardens of Thomas Jefferson. House tours take about an hour, wander the grounds to your heart's delight. You'll have better luck booking ahead on the weekend.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThe iconic home and gardens of Thomas Jefferson. House tours take about an hour, wander the grounds to your heart's delight. You'll have better luck booking ahead on the weekend.
James Madison's home is less frequented than Jefferson's, but is no less fascinating, and the grounds are more expansive. Highlights of the year include horse races on the historic grass track and the Fiber Festival (including sheep dog trials!), both of which happen every fall.
123 locals recommend
James Madison's Montpelier
11350 Constitution HwyJames Madison's home is less frequented than Jefferson's, but is no less fascinating, and the grounds are more expansive. Highlights of the year include horse races on the historic grass track and the Fiber Festival (including sheep dog trials!), both of which happen every fall.
UVA's Rotunda has benefited from a long overdue facelift and is open to the public. Stroll around the lawn and take in the secret gardens on the old grounds before crossing Main Street to take in a bite at the Corner.
90 locals recommend
The Rotunda
1826 University AveUVA's Rotunda has benefited from a long overdue facelift and is open to the public. Stroll around the lawn and take in the secret gardens on the old grounds before crossing Main Street to take in a bite at the Corner.
Parks & Nature
Our local park benefits from where we live! You can even accomplish a 5k run on the trails, and then cool off in the lake. Entrance fees are minimal, but it gets busy on summer weekends, so go early or late in the day.
16 locals recommend
Mint Springs Park
Mint Springs ParkOur local park benefits from where we live! You can even accomplish a 5k run on the trails, and then cool off in the lake. Entrance fees are minimal, but it gets busy on summer weekends, so go early or late in the day.
Entertainment & Activities
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnBeautiful views at our closest local winery.
Polo games on Sunday afternoons through the summer. This is one of the most popular vineyards in the region.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmPolo games on Sunday afternoons through the summer. This is one of the most popular vineyards in the region.
A little bit of a sleeper with some stunningly good wines. They also serve nibbles!
73 locals recommend
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown RdA little bit of a sleeper with some stunningly good wines. They also serve nibbles!
Our local ski resort is just 20 minutes away. Rent your equipment on the way at the ski barn, and enjoy beautiful blue ridge views at the top of the mountain. Night skiing is a particular favorite!
183 locals recommend
Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn LoopOur local ski resort is just 20 minutes away. Rent your equipment on the way at the ski barn, and enjoy beautiful blue ridge views at the top of the mountain. Night skiing is a particular favorite!
Essentials
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
545 Radford LnShopping
Well heeled outdoor shopping center close to the grounds of UVA
78 locals recommend
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NWell heeled outdoor shopping center close to the grounds of UVA
Upscale outdoor mall with eateries and a Regal movie theater, as well as a weekend farmers market through the summer.
25 locals recommend
Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond StUpscale outdoor mall with eateries and a Regal movie theater, as well as a weekend farmers market through the summer.
Our closest local farmer's market is worth the trip. Produce, local meat and cheese, fresh flowers, honey, bread, and hand made crafts abound, and there is almost always fresh coffee and live music on hand.
36 locals recommend
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative
3079 Rockfish Valley HwyOur closest local farmer's market is worth the trip. Produce, local meat and cheese, fresh flowers, honey, bread, and hand made crafts abound, and there is almost always fresh coffee and live music on hand.