Guidebook for Charlottesville

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Guidebook for Charlottesville

Food Scene

Delicious Southern food with a modern twist, great wine, and an unbeatable $12 Tuesdays 'prix fixe' menu. Not bad for a 2-minute walk from the apartment!
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Maya
633 W Main St
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Delicious Southern food with a modern twist, great wine, and an unbeatable $12 Tuesdays 'prix fixe' menu. Not bad for a 2-minute walk from the apartment!
AWESOME food, great price-- love their famous tamales on Wednesdays (I think?). Perfect for a grab-and-go or quick sit-down lunch or early dinner. Rarely empty, but never a long wait!
Eppie's
412 East Main Street
AWESOME food, great price-- love their famous tamales on Wednesdays (I think?). Perfect for a grab-and-go or quick sit-down lunch or early dinner. Rarely empty, but never a long wait!
Great ambiance! Been here for dinner and drinks, both of which have been exceptional. On the pricier side, but WELL worth it for a nice night out. WAY better than Hamilton's or Downtown Grill :)
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C & O
515 E Water St
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Great ambiance! Been here for dinner and drinks, both of which have been exceptional. On the pricier side, but WELL worth it for a nice night out. WAY better than Hamilton's or Downtown Grill :)
Nice atmosphere + Free Wifi. I usually go for tea there instead of coffee, since they tend to burn the beans when roasting (Starbucks-style), but if you're in the area & need Wifi, not a bad choice.
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Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters
945 Preston Ave
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Nice atmosphere + Free Wifi. I usually go for tea there instead of coffee, since they tend to burn the beans when roasting (Starbucks-style), but if you're in the area & need Wifi, not a bad choice.
PERSONAL FAVE! Love this place. Great coffee, free Wifi, comfy atmosphere for mingling/chatting or studying. Some outdoor seating available for pretty days, too.
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Mudhouse Coffee Downtown Mall
213 W Main St
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PERSONAL FAVE! Love this place. Great coffee, free Wifi, comfy atmosphere for mingling/chatting or studying. Some outdoor seating available for pretty days, too.
Hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop that tends to fly under the radar here, but most UVa students know it as an awesome place for a bite. Grab a couple sandwiches or salads and have a picnic on the Lawn!
Take It Away Sandwich Shop
115 Elliewood Avenue
Hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop that tends to fly under the radar here, but most UVa students know it as an awesome place for a bite. Grab a couple sandwiches or salads and have a picnic on the Lawn!
Legendary. Their garlic pizza is dangerously delicious. The place is small, so if you plan to sit down there, call ahead and make a reservation.
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Crozet Pizza
5794 Three Notched Rd
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Legendary. Their garlic pizza is dangerously delicious. The place is small, so if you plan to sit down there, call ahead and make a reservation.

Everything Else

My favorite park in the area-- great playground for kids, softball field, basketball courts, and wide open grassy area where you can almost always find a game of frisbee or football going.
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Washington Park Recreation Center
1001 Preston Ave
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My favorite park in the area-- great playground for kids, softball field, basketball courts, and wide open grassy area where you can almost always find a game of frisbee or football going.
LOCAL FAVE. If you love beer, this is your place. While you're out there, grab a slice of pizza at Crozet Pizza, another well-kept secret among the locals :)
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Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd Rd
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LOCAL FAVE. If you love beer, this is your place. While you're out there, grab a slice of pizza at Crozet Pizza, another well-kept secret among the locals :)
PERSONAL FAVE. They do a thing called "Starry Nights" in the summer, with live music & hundreds of people picnicking. Lots of weddings are held here because the views are stunning & the wine's great!
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln
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PERSONAL FAVE. They do a thing called "Starry Nights" in the summer, with live music & hundreds of people picnicking. Lots of weddings are held here because the views are stunning & the wine's great!
Another personal winery fave. They keep it low-key, but have great wine, beautiful views, and some awesome dishes on the café menu, too. If you're headed south of town, definitely check it out.
207 lokalaca preporučuje
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank Rd
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Another personal winery fave. They keep it low-key, but have great wine, beautiful views, and some awesome dishes on the café menu, too. If you're headed south of town, definitely check it out.
Top 3 for me. Classically beautiful, with tours of the winery & tastings available. Perfect for groups/gatherings & really close to the historic Barboursville ruins! Worth the 20-min drive from town.
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd
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Top 3 for me. Classically beautiful, with tours of the winery & tastings available. Perfect for groups/gatherings & really close to the historic Barboursville ruins! Worth the 20-min drive from town.

Sightseeing

If you're in town and have never seen Monticello, it's a must-do trip. Most guests spend 2-3 hours there, including the guided tour + exploring the grounds afterwards. Beautiful running trails, too.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
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If you're in town and have never seen Monticello, it's a must-do trip. Most guests spend 2-3 hours there, including the guided tour + exploring the grounds afterwards. Beautiful running trails, too.
Lesser-known spot with a GREAT, authentic menu served by a waitstaff dressed in traditional garb. Michie Tavern is a cool, quick stop before or after Monticello-- great for both kids & adults.
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Мичи Таверн
683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
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Lesser-known spot with a GREAT, authentic menu served by a waitstaff dressed in traditional garb. Michie Tavern is a cool, quick stop before or after Monticello-- great for both kids & adults.

Arts & Culture

Historic theater that was refurbished back in the early 2000s and is now absolutely beautiful. Since it was redone, the Paramount draws a lot of top musicians & speakers, so check it out!
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St
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Historic theater that was refurbished back in the early 2000s and is now absolutely beautiful. Since it was redone, the Paramount draws a lot of top musicians & speakers, so check it out!

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic 'Hooville-- solid restaurant that turns into a great bar in the evenings. Close to Grounds so tends to draw a big UVa crowd.
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The Biltmore
16 Elliewood Ave
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Classic 'Hooville-- solid restaurant that turns into a great bar in the evenings. Close to Grounds so tends to draw a big UVa crowd.