Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Best food in town. They do not take reservations so being only a block away comes in handy.
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Mas
904 Monticello RdBest food in town. They do not take reservations so being only a block away comes in handy.
Great atmosphere, mostly local ingredients on the menu, but the food leaves something to be desired. Not my first choice or second. If you want to get drinks though, they have a large closed patio.
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The Local
824 Hinton AveGreat atmosphere, mostly local ingredients on the menu, but the food leaves something to be desired. Not my first choice or second. If you want to get drinks though, they have a large closed patio.
Tavola
826 Hinton AveVery good food, a bit pricey.
One of Cville's oldest and still one of the best. American cuisine. Great place to take a date.
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C & O
515 E Water StOne of Cville's oldest and still one of the best. American cuisine. Great place to take a date.
La Taza
407 Monticello RdClosest coffee shop.
Great place if you want eggs for breakfast, usually pretty busy.
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Bluegrass Grill & Bakery
313 2nd St SEGreat place if you want eggs for breakfast, usually pretty busy.
This is the place to try great teas, eat food and see live music at night. Really great atmosphere, a Charlottesville jewel.
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Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
414 E Main StThis is the place to try great teas, eat food and see live music at night. Really great atmosphere, a Charlottesville jewel.
Great sandwiches and beer selection for there or take out. Usually pretty busy.
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Beer Run
156 Carlton RdGreat sandwiches and beer selection for there or take out. Usually pretty busy.
Pad Thai
156 Carlton RdPretty good thai food.
Everything Else
If you are not familiar with Tai Chi but would like a taste, this is the dojo I go to. Hiromi Sensei is amazing, light hearted and very dedicated to teaching the form in all its beauty and detail.
Hiromi T'ai Chi
If you are not familiar with Tai Chi but would like a taste, this is the dojo I go to. Hiromi Sensei is amazing, light hearted and very dedicated to teaching the form in all its beauty and detail.
This donut place has great fresh donuts made with potato spuds. However the coffee is terrible and it is closed on Sundays.
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Spudnut Shop
309 Avon StreetThis donut place has great fresh donuts made with potato spuds. However the coffee is terrible and it is closed on Sundays.
Charlottesville
Interesting art gallery with more of a youthful vibe.
Chroma Projects Art Laboratory
3rd Street SoutheastBest art gallery in town.
Paradox Pastry
313 2nd St SEVery good pastries, also walking distance from the house.
One of the best easy hikes in the area and there are some swimming holes along the way.
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Sugar Hollow Dam
One of the best easy hikes in the area and there are some swimming holes along the way.
Arts & Culture
Live Arts
123 E Water StIf you want to go to a play, they have great productions.
Charlottesville only independent movie theatre. For the discerning movie viewers;)
Light House Studio
220 W Market StCharlottesville only independent movie theatre. For the discerning movie viewers;)
Regal Downtown Mall 6
Multi screen movie theatre.
Essentials
The place to get great wine and beer. Friday nights they have a tasting.
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Market Street Market
400 E Market StThe place to get great wine and beer. Friday nights they have a tasting.
I use whole milk, if you need the fat removed you can get it here. Neighborhood convinience store.
Belmont Market
834 Monticello RdI use whole milk, if you need the fat removed you can get it here. Neighborhood convinience store.
C'Ville Market
221 Carlton RoadFresh produce and more
Shopping
Read It Again Sam
214 E Main StExcellent used book store.
Caspari Retail Showcase
100 W Main StLondon, Paris, Charlottesville. Nice place for ladies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Court Square Tavern
500 Court SquareGreat selection of beers. Very cool toilets.
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdPretty good beer and Americana food.
Sightseeing
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyJefforson's house and gardens.
Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim FarmOpen daily 11-530pm
$5 per person.
Dave Matthews' place;)
Sat Sun 11-5pm
$5 per person
Close to Blue Ridge Parkway and some breweries.
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnSat Sun 11-5pm
$5 per person
Close to Blue Ridge Parkway and some breweries.