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The Best Things About Cville
The orchard is located on a mountaintop and there is a beautiful view of Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is near Monticello. You can enjoy apple picking, apple cider, donuts, wine tasting and made-to-order food.
In the summer on Thursday evenings, there is free live music. Keep in mind, it closes at 5pm except on Thursdays in the summer.
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailThe orchard is located on a mountaintop and there is a beautiful view of Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is near Monticello. You can enjoy apple picking, apple cider, donuts, wine tasting and made-to-order food.
In the summer on Thursday evenings, there is free live music. Keep in mind, it closes at 5pm except on Thursdays in the summer.
If you love history, you will love touring the beautiful home and garden of Thomas Jefferson. A must see when you're in Charlottesville. Tickets are cheaper on the website than in person. There is a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyIf you love history, you will love touring the beautiful home and garden of Thomas Jefferson. A must see when you're in Charlottesville. Tickets are cheaper on the website than in person. There is a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes.
Beautiful vineyard with plenty of grass to sit and enjoy the view. You can bring your own food or buy fresh baked baguettes.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmBeautiful vineyard with plenty of grass to sit and enjoy the view. You can bring your own food or buy fresh baked baguettes.
A must see is the historic outdoor Downtown Mall. There are many unique local boutiques, restaurants, and a theater. Many live musicians and performances and lots of restaurants have outdoor seating. One block away is McGuffey Park. Park at the Water Street parking garage. The first hour is free and every hour after that is $2.50.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
A must see is the historic outdoor Downtown Mall. There are many unique local boutiques, restaurants, and a theater. Many live musicians and performances and lots of restaurants have outdoor seating. One block away is McGuffey Park. Park at the Water Street parking garage. The first hour is free and every hour after that is $2.50.
If you're visiting in April-November stop in downtown Charlottesville for an amazing farmers market.
April-October Saturdays 7:00am-12pm
November 2-23 Saturdays 8:00am-1pm
57 locals recommend
Charlottesville City Market
100 E Water StIf you're visiting in April-November stop in downtown Charlottesville for an amazing farmers market.
April-October Saturdays 7:00am-12pm
November 2-23 Saturdays 8:00am-1pm
Famous winery with connected restaurant. Limited hours so call ahead for reservations. Offering brunch and dinner on Sunday.
262 locals recommend
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnFamous winery with connected restaurant. Limited hours so call ahead for reservations. Offering brunch and dinner on Sunday.
Beautiful vineyard and nice restaurant. Call ahead for reservations. Bring a chair or blanket for outdoor seating.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdBeautiful vineyard and nice restaurant. Call ahead for reservations. Bring a chair or blanket for outdoor seating.
Great Eats
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StBest gourmet burgers in town.
Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SEGreat specialty tacos and near the park for the kids.
CAVA
1200 Emmet St NLike Chipotle but Mediterranean. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Wonderful local French cafe. Make sure to check out the hours before heading over. They also have a location at the Downtown Mall.
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrWonderful local French cafe. Make sure to check out the hours before heading over. They also have a location at the Downtown Mall.
A local favorite. Great burgers and fries. Just down the street from the house. Indoor dining and takeout. Closes at 3pm.
52 locals recommend
Jack's Shop Kitchen
14843 Spotswood TrailA local favorite. Great burgers and fries. Just down the street from the house. Indoor dining and takeout. Closes at 3pm.