Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Try some of Jack Brown's delicious, unique burger combinations and experience a burger like no other. Their toppings may be unconventional, like a burger with a hot dog on top of it, but they are remarkable.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
109 2nd St SETry some of Jack Brown's delicious, unique burger combinations and experience a burger like no other. Their toppings may be unconventional, like a burger with a hot dog on top of it, but they are remarkable.
Enjoy a wide variety of locally produced food, highly regarded as possibly the best restaurant in Charlottesville.
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The Local
824 Hinton AveEnjoy a wide variety of locally produced food, highly regarded as possibly the best restaurant in Charlottesville.
Tavola
826 Hinton AveA local favorite, reservations recommended
Zocalo
201 E Main StGreat food plus fun nightlife
Black Cow Chophouse
A newer addition to Main Street with a great patio!
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main StA long standing classic
Feast
416 W Main StA great lunch spot with rotating, seasonal creations
A specialty grocer with an incredible selection of prepared foods
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Foods of All Nations
2121 Ivy RdA specialty grocer with an incredible selection of prepared foods
Even with tons of seating, reservations are recommended; a great patio to enjoy a cool summer's evening
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Vivace
2244 Ivy RdEven with tons of seating, reservations are recommended; a great patio to enjoy a cool summer's evening
With 3 locations, Bodo's is a must stop; parking is available at the Preston and Emmet St/29N locations
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveWith 3 locations, Bodo's is a must stop; parking is available at the Preston and Emmet St/29N locations
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StGourmet creations with rotating specials!
One of our favorite spots! Grab a coffee, pastry, or sandwich
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Petite MarieBette
105 E Water StOne of our favorite spots! Grab a coffee, pastry, or sandwich
Offers a rotating selection of amazing pastries with a light, fun atmosphere
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Cou Cou Rachou
917 Preston AveOffers a rotating selection of amazing pastries with a light, fun atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Rapture Restaurant & Night Club
303 E Main StSouth Street Brewery
106 South Street WestCasual spot with great brews and creative fare
The Whiskey Jar
227 W Main StGreat whiskey, light atmosphere
Lots of space for the group within walking distance of the downtown mall
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Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SELots of space for the group within walking distance of the downtown mall
Högwaller Brewing
Snag a pint after a long day in this relaxed brewery
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AveA huge selection of beers on tap with space for bigger groups
Selvedge Brewing
2415 Broadway StA casual environment with a brand new location!
Parks & Nature
Darden Towe Park
1445 Darden Towe ParkEnjoy nature and do a wide range of outdoor activities
Enjoy a hike around a beautiful body of water and enjoy the scenery.
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Ragged Mountain Natural Area
1730 Reservoir RdEnjoy a hike around a beautiful body of water and enjoy the scenery.
Take a walk, ride your bike, visit the skatepark; McIntire Park offers lots of parking and green space
McIntire Park
Take a walk, ride your bike, visit the skatepark; McIntire Park offers lots of parking and green space
Get out on the river while someone else does the leg work
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Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StGet out on the river while someone else does the leg work
Arts & Culture
McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWCheck out local artists in their own workspaces!
Part of UVA Grounds, Fralin has rotating exhibits worth visiting
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The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
155 Rugby RdPart of UVA Grounds, Fralin has rotating exhibits worth visiting
Saturday morning Farmer's Market and The Looking Glass exhibit are a sure way to enjoy Charlottesville
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IX Art Park
522 2nd St SESaturday morning Farmer's Market and The Looking Glass exhibit are a sure way to enjoy Charlottesville
Shopping
Charlottesville's pedestrian mall offers blocks of shops and restaurants.
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Downtown Mall
Charlottesville's pedestrian mall offers blocks of shops and restaurants.
Shopping, restaurants, and grocery all in one place plus frequent pop-ups on their lawn (farmer's market, local vendors, xmas trees)
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The Shops at Stonefield
2100 Hydraulic RdShopping, restaurants, and grocery all in one place plus frequent pop-ups on their lawn (farmer's market, local vendors, xmas trees)
Shenanigans Toy Store
601 W Main StThis iconic blue building is a kid's dream come true
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a movie, play, or attend an event at the Paramount Theater. This space is very elegant and well-maintained
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Paramount Theatre
215 E Main StCatch a movie, play, or attend an event at the Paramount Theater. This space is very elegant and well-maintained
Enjoy food, drinks, and a movie at this dine-in movie theater
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Violet Crown Cinema
200 W Main StEnjoy food, drinks, and a movie at this dine-in movie theater
Rock out at the historic theater then stay at The Jeff Hotel upstairs
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The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StRock out at the historic theater then stay at The Jeff Hotel upstairs