Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Nearby pizza place with lovely outdoor seating and local beer. Only a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
36 locals recommend
Fry's Spring Station
2115 Jefferson Park AveNearby pizza place with lovely outdoor seating and local beer. Only a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Southern fried chicken - a Charlottesville institution (though a bit of a dive) - within walking distance
15 locals recommend
Wayside Takeout & Catering
2203 Jefferson Park AveSouthern fried chicken - a Charlottesville institution (though a bit of a dive) - within walking distance
Family owned Mexican restaurant (part of local chain) - within walking distance
11 locals recommend
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
2206 Fontaine Ave ExtFamily owned Mexican restaurant (part of local chain) - within walking distance
Fabulous tapas and sangria - this is our favorite restaurant in town! Located in the hip Belmont neighborhood.
160 locals recommend
Mas
904 Monticello RdFabulous tapas and sangria - this is our favorite restaurant in town! Located in the hip Belmont neighborhood.
Most authentic pizza in town with an intimate atmosphere
105 locals recommend
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadMost authentic pizza in town with an intimate atmosphere
Best Italian cuisine in town. No reservations and it fills up fast, so get there early!
128 locals recommend
Tavola
826 Hinton AveBest Italian cuisine in town. No reservations and it fills up fast, so get there early!
Local bagel place (with multiple locations). Located on the UVA "Corner" it's a great spot to hit before a walk on the school grounds
41 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagel Bakery - UVA "Corner"
1609 University AveLocal bagel place (with multiple locations). Located on the UVA "Corner" it's a great spot to hit before a walk on the school grounds
Take It Away Sandwich Shop
115 Elliewood AvenueSandwich shop just steps away from the UVA Lawn
Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main StreetAlbemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StAtlas Coffee
2206 Fontaine Ave ExtCoffee shop within walking distance (not open on Sundays)
Mudhouse Coffee Downtown Mall
213 W Main StBest local coffee shop
Entertainment & Activities
Fry's Spring Beach Club
2512 Jefferson Park AveSpring fed swimming pool open in summer months.
UVA Fans! Less than a one mile walk to Scott Stadium for Cavalier home games.
28 locals recommend
Scott Stadium
1815 Stadium RdUVA Fans! Less than a one mile walk to Scott Stadium for Cavalier home games.
Violet Crown Cinema
200 W Main StBrand new dine-in movie theater on the Downtown Mall
Stonefield Shopping Ctr station
Large movie theater and nearby shopping
Essentials
Food Lion
1131 5th St SWClosest Grocery Store
Local market with grocery essentials as well as great deli sandwiches
49 locals recommend
Market Street Market
400 E Market StLocal market with grocery essentials as well as great deli sandwiches
CVS
1341 Long StTrader Joe's
2025 Bond StHarris Teeter
159 Community StKroger
1980 Rio Hill CenterWhole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdSightseeing
"The Lawn" at UVA is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and should not be missed. It was the original campus for UVA when Jefferson started the school.
Academical Village
1826 University Ave"The Lawn" at UVA is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and should not be missed. It was the original campus for UVA when Jefferson started the school.
Thomas Jefferson's Historic home (museum). Visit the beautiful Visitor Center and gift shop and/or take a tour of the home and grounds.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy Thomas Jefferson's Historic home (museum). Visit the beautiful Visitor Center and gift shop and/or take a tour of the home and grounds.
The University's most famous icon, the Rotunda was designed by Thomas Jefferson. It is located within the Academical Village.
90 locals recommend
The Rotunda
1826 University AveThe University's most famous icon, the Rotunda was designed by Thomas Jefferson. It is located within the Academical Village.
Shopping
The Historic Downtown Mall is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the US. Enjoy shopping, dining, night-life, concerts, sight-seeing etc etc. It hosts some of the best local food and shopping that C'ville has to offer.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
The Historic Downtown Mall is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the US. Enjoy shopping, dining, night-life, concerts, sight-seeing etc etc. It hosts some of the best local food and shopping that C'ville has to offer.
Shopping center with restaurants, book stores, clothing, and grocery stores
78 locals recommend
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NShopping center with restaurants, book stores, clothing, and grocery stores
Arts & Culture
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StArt Museum Walk
Art Museum WalkUVA Art Museum
Parks & Nature
Dog park, playground, and other great recreational amenities only a walk away.
6 locals recommend
AZALEA PARK
304 Old Lynchburg RdDog park, playground, and other great recreational amenities only a walk away.
Pick apples during season or just go to hang out and eat their delicious apple cider donuts. Great view of Charlottesville from the top.
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailPick apples during season or just go to hang out and eat their delicious apple cider donuts. Great view of Charlottesville from the top.
Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailHiking trail from the base of the mountain winds up to the Monticello Visitor Center. Path is well maintained and local trees and fauna are labeled for family learning opportunity!
74 locals recommend
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Hiking trail from the base of the mountain winds up to the Monticello Visitor Center. Path is well maintained and local trees and fauna are labeled for family learning opportunity!