Linda’s guidebook
outdoor activities
Preddy Creek Park - 11 miles from the Loft. Easy to medium hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. A nice creek runs through the park that is a great play spot for kids.
30 locals recommend
Preddy Creek Trail Park
3690 Burnley Station RdPreddy Creek Park - 11 miles from the Loft. Easy to medium hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. A nice creek runs through the park that is a great play spot for kids.
Beautiful trail that winds up the mountain towards historic Monticello. Crushed stone/decking walking path about 2 miles up to the visitor center for Monticello. There is a small cafe and gift shop at the top.
74 locals recommend
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Beautiful trail that winds up the mountain towards historic Monticello. Crushed stone/decking walking path about 2 miles up to the visitor center for Monticello. There is a small cafe and gift shop at the top.
Ragged Mountain Natural Area
1730 Reservoir RdMedium level hiking and mountain biking trails.
Walnut Creek Park
4250 Walnut Creek Park RoadHiking, Mountain Biking, swimming, and disc golf.
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High Stoutside activities
The Rivanna River runs along this park. There are paved walking, running, biking trails that connect to a larger network of trails call the Rivanna trails that also follow along the river. Boat launch for kayaking/floating. Beaches along the river in several places of the park to picnic and swim. Tennis courts and soccer fields.
14 locals recommend
Darden Towe Park
1445 Darden Towe ParkThe Rivanna River runs along this park. There are paved walking, running, biking trails that connect to a larger network of trails call the Rivanna trails that also follow along the river. Boat launch for kayaking/floating. Beaches along the river in several places of the park to picnic and swim. Tennis courts and soccer fields.
Orchards and Cider
Variety of fruit picking depending on the season. Incredible views of the mountains and the city of Charlottesville and surrounding countryside. Bold Rock cider tap house located here with lots of outdoor picnic areas. A gift shop with a variety of snacks. The cider donuts are a must!
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailVariety of fruit picking depending on the season. Incredible views of the mountains and the city of Charlottesville and surrounding countryside. Bold Rock cider tap house located here with lots of outdoor picnic areas. A gift shop with a variety of snacks. The cider donuts are a must!
Castle Hill Cider Llc
6065 Turkey Sag RdPotter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley RoadVineyards
Close by and a very popular vineyard in Albemarle county. Beautiful setting with a lot of outdoor seating and picnic areas.
157 locals recommend
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdClose by and a very popular vineyard in Albemarle county. Beautiful setting with a lot of outdoor seating and picnic areas.
Keswick Vineyards
1575 Keswick Winery DrChestnut Oak Vineyard
5050 Stony Point RdJefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThatch Winery
1650 Harris Creek RdBlenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim FarmBeautiful setting and outdoor seating. Really comfortable and cozy indoor atmosphere. Good food, beer and wine.
31 locals recommend
Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve
5931 Moonlight DrBeautiful setting and outdoor seating. Really comfortable and cozy indoor atmosphere. Good food, beer and wine.
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown RdPippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdEastwood Farm and Winery
2531 Scottsville RdThe Barn at 678
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmFood scene
The best new york style bagels. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great soup and salads too!
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveThe best new york style bagels. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great soup and salads too!
Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston AveFresh, healthy and quick. One of our family's favorites!
Monsoon Siam
113 W Market StOur favorite Thai food.
Tavola
826 Hinton AveOur favorite Italian.
Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St NOur favorite Indian restaurant.
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadAmazing specialty pizza.
The Local
824 Hinton AveFocus on sourcing local ingredients.
Kabuto Sushi and Teppanyaki
1836 Abbey RoadOur favorite sushi and hibachi.
Riverside Lunch
1429 Hazel StThe Best Hamburgers in cville!
Feast
416 W Main StGourmet grocery and cheese shop.
Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StAmazing breads, pastries, and many other treats.
Great Harvest Bread Cafe
1701 Allied LnMaple Pine Breakfast & Thai Kitchen
Grit Coffee, Riverside Village
Vivace
2244 Ivy RdOrzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main StSightseeing
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyMontpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center RdUniversity of Virginia
918 Emmet St Nshopping centers and restaurants
The Shops at Stonefield
2100 Hydraulic RdVariety of shopping and restaurants.
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NDowntown Mall