Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Great little diner. They have the window that runs the length of the restaurant stacked with records from which they play while you eat. They're also the official bar of the local roller-derby team.
35 locals recommend
Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main StreetGreat little diner. They have the window that runs the length of the restaurant stacked with records from which they play while you eat. They're also the official bar of the local roller-derby team.
One of my favourite local restaurants. Healthy food and an easy walk from my house.
23 locals recommend
Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston AveOne of my favourite local restaurants. Healthy food and an easy walk from my house.
Mellow Mushroom has a great variety of pizzas and sandwiches and one of the best draft beer selections in town.
13 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
1321 W Main StMellow Mushroom has a great variety of pizzas and sandwiches and one of the best draft beer selections in town.
Gourmet burger bar. They have a build-your-own burger menu with more choices than you can imagine.
11 locals recommend
Boylan Heights
102 14th St NWGourmet burger bar. They have a build-your-own burger menu with more choices than you can imagine.
High-end southern fare. The patio is a wonderful summer brunch spot n the summer.
38 locals recommend
Maya
633 W Main StHigh-end southern fare. The patio is a wonderful summer brunch spot n the summer.
Locally owned chain of three bagel shops. Good bagel sandwiches and good morning coffee.
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveLocally owned chain of three bagel shops. Good bagel sandwiches and good morning coffee.
Easy 1/4 mile walk and serves food until 10:45. It's a "Southwest" style restaurant (modern takes on tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, etc) but has poor signage (look for a blue neon "Get In Here" light).
50 locals recommend
Continental Divide
811 W Main StEasy 1/4 mile walk and serves food until 10:45. It's a "Southwest" style restaurant (modern takes on tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, etc) but has poor signage (look for a blue neon "Get In Here" light).
Good food and excellent beer selection (80 taps, hundreds in the cooler)
6 locals recommend
World of Beer
852 West Main StreetGood food and excellent beer selection (80 taps, hundreds in the cooler)
Red Hub Food Co.
202 10th St NWExcellent Carolina-style barbeque.
Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters
945 Preston AveExcellent coffee, roasted on site.
Sightseeing
Designed by Thomas Jefferson, The Rotunda was the center of the original grounds of the University of Virginia.
90 locals recommend
The Rotunda
1826 University AveDesigned by Thomas Jefferson, The Rotunda was the center of the original grounds of the University of Virginia.
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
201 E Market StA must visit.
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyPopular wedding location. Presidental home. Good tour.
Arts & Culture
Great music. The newly renovated Jefferson Theater hosts mid-level acts, mostly current rock and indie.
91 locals recommend
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StGreat music. The newly renovated Jefferson Theater hosts mid-level acts, mostly current rock and indie.
Everything Else
Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson PkwyNearby winery.
Many people stay with me because Charlottesville is a big wedding destination. I have had a significant number of guests who needed to catch a wedding shuttle that was leaving from the Omni.
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
212 Ridge McIntire RdMany people stay with me because Charlottesville is a big wedding destination. I have had a significant number of guests who needed to catch a wedding shuttle that was leaving from the Omni.
Essentials
Good nearby grocery store. It's small, but has the best meat department in town and pretty much anything you need.
20 locals recommend
Reid Super-Save Market
600 Preston AveGood nearby grocery store. It's small, but has the best meat department in town and pretty much anything you need.
Vegetarian grocery store. Lots of organic/natural foods.
28 locals recommend
Integral Yoga Natural Foods
923 Preston AveVegetarian grocery store. Lots of organic/natural foods.