Charlottesville Guidebook
Food scene
Tavola
826 Hinton AveAmazing Italian food, great cocktail bar as well
Hipster brunch spot that sometimes has great country or rock-a-billy live music
35 locals recommend
Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main StreetHipster brunch spot that sometimes has great country or rock-a-billy live music
Revolutionary Soup
108 2nd St SWAmazing soups and sandwiches
One of Charlottesville's most famous... rivals NYC bagels for sure.
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveOne of Charlottesville's most famous... rivals NYC bagels for sure.
Mas
904 Monticello RdDelicious Spanish Tapas in a chic setting with excellent cocktails
Continental Divide
811 W Main StSmall, loud, and absolutely amazing tex-mex and margaritas.
French infused American cuisine on white table cloth. Amazing late night food menu at the bar, and one of the best bars in Charlottesville (in terms of character, and selection).
82 locals recommend
C & O
515 E Water StFrench infused American cuisine on white table cloth. Amazing late night food menu at the bar, and one of the best bars in Charlottesville (in terms of character, and selection).
Great burgers, low key spot, good for sports watching, good outdoor seating on the Mall.
84 locals recommend
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StGreat burgers, low key spot, good for sports watching, good outdoor seating on the Mall.
Zocalo
201 E Main StGreat Latin inspired cuisine, cocktails, and late night bar scene.
Small brewery very close to the Downtown Mall and Belmont neighborhoods. Good beer.
49 locals recommend
Champion Brewing Company
324 6th St SESmall brewery very close to the Downtown Mall and Belmont neighborhoods. Good beer.
One of the better breweries located in the greater Charlottesville area, right here within the City. Great food menu and plenty of space indoors and outdoors for large parties and the kids to run around.
80 locals recommend
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SEOne of the better breweries located in the greater Charlottesville area, right here within the City. Great food menu and plenty of space indoors and outdoors for large parties and the kids to run around.
South Street Brewery
106 South Street WestThe original Charlottesville craft brewery.
Sightseeing
UVA is the reason Charlottesville is on the map. Check out the center of "grounds" as students and alumni call the campus.
90 locals recommend
The Rotunda
1826 University AveUVA is the reason Charlottesville is on the map. Check out the center of "grounds" as students and alumni call the campus.
Pedestrian Mall great for strolling and seeing shops and restaurants, capped on one end by the Omni Hotel (closest to the University) and on the other end by the Charlottesville Pavillion - an outdoor music venue where you can catch great acts.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
Pedestrian Mall great for strolling and seeing shops and restaurants, capped on one end by the Omni Hotel (closest to the University) and on the other end by the Charlottesville Pavillion - an outdoor music venue where you can catch great acts.
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StGreat mid-sized music venue on the Downtown Mall.
Great small sized music venue just off the Downtown Mall.
46 locals recommend
The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St SGreat small sized music venue just off the Downtown Mall.
Great municipal golf course with mountain views just about a mile or two up the road from Enderly.
Meadowcreek Golf Course
1400 Pen Park RdGreat municipal golf course with mountain views just about a mile or two up the road from Enderly.
Amazing hiking available along the Rivanna River and small tributaries all throughout the City of Charlottesville.
29 locals recommend
Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailAmazing hiking available along the Rivanna River and small tributaries all throughout the City of Charlottesville.
Kayaking / Canoeing / SUP / Tubing outfitter here in the City that can help with short and long trips down the Rivanna River.
50 locals recommend
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StKayaking / Canoeing / SUP / Tubing outfitter here in the City that can help with short and long trips down the Rivanna River.
Thomas Jefferson's home. In addition to the University, this is one of the most significant and historic attractions in the area.
634 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson's home. In addition to the University, this is one of the most significant and historic attractions in the area.
Great hike near Monticello. Views of the city, easy and accessible.
74 locals recommend
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Great hike near Monticello. Views of the city, easy and accessible.
Beautiful views from this well located orchard near the City. Events on the weekend, pick your own apples, peaches, etc.
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailBeautiful views from this well located orchard near the City. Events on the weekend, pick your own apples, peaches, etc.