Guidebook for Earlysville
Sightseeing
The home of Thomas Jefferson. The home and grounds are open. Check online for different tour times and tours.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThe home of Thomas Jefferson. The home and grounds are open. Check online for different tour times and tours.
I really like this tour. I found it really interesting. This is the home of the 5th president of the United States, James Monroe. Formally called Ashland, it is adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
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James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyI really like this tour. I found it really interesting. This is the home of the 5th president of the United States, James Monroe. Formally called Ashland, it is adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully designed by Thomas Jefferson, this University has some beautiful architecture.
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University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NBeautifully designed by Thomas Jefferson, this University has some beautiful architecture.
Wonderful selection of events. Upcoming events include Kris Kristofferson, Buddy Guy, live simulcast opera from The Met and a production of Oklahoma! Check schedule online for events and tickets.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StWonderful selection of events. Upcoming events include Kris Kristofferson, Buddy Guy, live simulcast opera from The Met and a production of Oklahoma! Check schedule online for events and tickets.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia houses one of the finest indigenous Australian art collections in the world, rivaling many of the collections held in Australia
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Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA
400 Worrell DriveThe Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia houses one of the finest indigenous Australian art collections in the world, rivaling many of the collections held in Australia
Food Scene
The downtown mall is a pedestrian mall located in the heart of Charlottesville. There are unique shops, restaurants and several music venues. A great time to go is late in the afternoon. Do some shopping, stop for dinner and catch some music. Don't miss a visit to this part of town. A must experience, especially the Free Speech Monument.
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Downtown Mall
The downtown mall is a pedestrian mall located in the heart of Charlottesville. There are unique shops, restaurants and several music venues. A great time to go is late in the afternoon. Do some shopping, stop for dinner and catch some music. Don't miss a visit to this part of town. A must experience, especially the Free Speech Monument.
This is the local's place for bagels. As a transplant from New York I am a bagel snob, but even I have to admit these bagels are very, very good. There are three locations. Sometimes there is a bit of a line, but it moves quickly.
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Bodo's Bagel Bakery
1418 Emmet St NThis is the local's place for bagels. As a transplant from New York I am a bagel snob, but even I have to admit these bagels are very, very good. There are three locations. Sometimes there is a bit of a line, but it moves quickly.
Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StWonderful place that the locals love. Fresh baked goods plus a small restaurant in the back. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee. This is off the beaten track, so if you are adventurous and looking for a place that tourists wont ordinarily find, this is fun. Check out their menu online.
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrWonderful place that the locals love. Fresh baked goods plus a small restaurant in the back. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee. This is off the beaten track, so if you are adventurous and looking for a place that tourists wont ordinarily find, this is fun. Check out their menu online.
Quirky little diner that is not on the pedestrian mall, but close by. Serves breakfast all day. Another favorite of locals. Check online for music and menus.
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Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main StreetQuirky little diner that is not on the pedestrian mall, but close by. Serves breakfast all day. Another favorite of locals. Check online for music and menus.
This restaurant can be difficult to get a reservation at, so it's best to start trying in advance. It is tucked away in an alley with no signs outside and no way to know it is there. It is a door under a light in an alley. Tricky to find, and mostly locals eat there because of this. If you are up for an adventure, try this place. The food is delicious and the bar drinks are superb.
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The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWThis restaurant can be difficult to get a reservation at, so it's best to start trying in advance. It is tucked away in an alley with no signs outside and no way to know it is there. It is a door under a light in an alley. Tricky to find, and mostly locals eat there because of this. If you are up for an adventure, try this place. The food is delicious and the bar drinks are superb.
This one is hard to describe. The chef is one of the more interesting in town. I'd call it bar food, but it's really not that. Maybe bar food elevated to another level? Local meat, local produce, house cured meat, good bar drinks. One of my favorite spots. There is a bar located in the basement.
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Tavern & Grocery
333 W Main StThis one is hard to describe. The chef is one of the more interesting in town. I'd call it bar food, but it's really not that. Maybe bar food elevated to another level? Local meat, local produce, house cured meat, good bar drinks. One of my favorite spots. There is a bar located in the basement.
If you like Thai food and want a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place I would suggest. There are other places in town, but I like this for the quality of food and ease of getting to. Not in a fancy setting, but good, good Thai food. Currently closed for inside dining, but you can order ahead and pick up to eat at the cabin. Generally takes about 20 minutes from order to pick up time.
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Thai Cuisine & Noodle House - Trad. Thai, Noodles, & Pho
2005 Commonwealth DrIf you like Thai food and want a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place I would suggest. There are other places in town, but I like this for the quality of food and ease of getting to. Not in a fancy setting, but good, good Thai food. Currently closed for inside dining, but you can order ahead and pick up to eat at the cabin. Generally takes about 20 minutes from order to pick up time.
Another very delicious and uniquely Charlottesville place. The interior is a fun mix of old diner and movie posters with delicious food and good wine. Fun!
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Bizou
119 W Main StAnother very delicious and uniquely Charlottesville place. The interior is a fun mix of old diner and movie posters with delicious food and good wine. Fun!
Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main StVery nice and calming interior. Good food.
This is a Charlottesville iconic restaurant. Really great food. Country French and good wine list.
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C & O
515 E Water StThis is a Charlottesville iconic restaurant. Really great food. Country French and good wine list.
fleurie restaurant
108 3rd St NEModern French restaurant loved by C'ville.
This is one of my Go-To places for dinner. A cute bistro setting with locally sourced French dishes. Fun, relaxed and delicious.
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The Petit Pois Restaurant
201 E Main StThis is one of my Go-To places for dinner. A cute bistro setting with locally sourced French dishes. Fun, relaxed and delicious.
Really good burgers in a brick walled setting with TVs tuned to sports and good beer. Relaxed atmosphere with booths inside.
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Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StReally good burgers in a brick walled setting with TVs tuned to sports and good beer. Relaxed atmosphere with booths inside.
Do you like sushi? This is the place for you. Very nice restaurant with great sushi.
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Ten
120 E Main StDo you like sushi? This is the place for you. Very nice restaurant with great sushi.
Fun beer hall with some tables and bocci courts outside and inside there are picnic tables and lots of old school board games (like connect 4) to entertain you while you select from 30 beers on tap and some good food. Try the sausages and pretzels.
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Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AveFun beer hall with some tables and bocci courts outside and inside there are picnic tables and lots of old school board games (like connect 4) to entertain you while you select from 30 beers on tap and some good food. Try the sausages and pretzels.
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadVery small and relaxed. Delicious and fun.
Chimm - Thai & Southeast Asian Restaurant
365 Merchant Walk SquareCarry out satellite store of the very popular Marie Bette. This one is located just off the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
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Petite MarieBette
105 E Water StCarry out satellite store of the very popular Marie Bette. This one is located just off the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
James Beard-nominated Chef Jose De Brito brings you everyday food from a classic French kitchen. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and an aperitif hour
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Cafe Frank
317 East Main StreetJames Beard-nominated Chef Jose De Brito brings you everyday food from a classic French kitchen. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and an aperitif hour
Food Court with multiple fun places to eat. It includes a bakery and wine shop. Also the home of Star Hill Brewery.
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Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady AvenueFood Court with multiple fun places to eat. It includes a bakery and wine shop. Also the home of Star Hill Brewery.
This little gem has fresh pasta to purchase along with a freezer full of pasta dishes for two to grab and go including eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan and baked stuffed shells. Highly recommend. What is better knowing you have a great pasta dish waiting at the end of a day of sight seeing?
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Mona Lisa Pasta Inc
921 Preston AveThis little gem has fresh pasta to purchase along with a freezer full of pasta dishes for two to grab and go including eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan and baked stuffed shells. Highly recommend. What is better knowing you have a great pasta dish waiting at the end of a day of sight seeing?
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main StFresh seasonal menu inspired by the Mediterranean
One of the closest places to the cabin to eat at about 25 minute drive. Casual dining and a great beer menu. You can purchase a growler to take with you if you find a beer you really love. Vegetarian burgers are available. Be sure to check out the specials on the blackboard on your way in.
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Timberwood Grill
3311 Worth CrossingOne of the closest places to the cabin to eat at about 25 minute drive. Casual dining and a great beer menu. You can purchase a growler to take with you if you find a beer you really love. Vegetarian burgers are available. Be sure to check out the specials on the blackboard on your way in.
Brasserie Saison
111 E Main StThe Fitzroy
120 E Main StDelicious and fun American food.
The Bebedero
201 W Main StPublic Fish & Oyster
513 W Main StNorth American Sake Brewery
522 2nd St SEWonderful food and sake. Try a sake flight!
Cou Cou Rachou
917 Preston Aveooey gooey crispy
224 West Main StreetReally great grilled cheese sandwiches along with soups and salads. Delicious!
Shopping
An outdoor mall area featuring restaurants, higher end clothing and home stores, such as Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma interspersed with smaller shops and restaurants. A large Regal movie theater is also at this locaiton
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Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond StAn outdoor mall area featuring restaurants, higher end clothing and home stores, such as Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma interspersed with smaller shops and restaurants. A large Regal movie theater is also at this locaiton
Target
312 Connor DrWalmart Supercenter
975 Hilton Heights RdEssentials
Groceries and Emergencies
There are two Harris Teeter grocery stores. One is at the intersection of Airport Road and Rt. 29, the other at Emmet St. There is also a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in the area.
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Harris Teeter
159 Community StThere are two Harris Teeter grocery stores. One is at the intersection of Airport Road and Rt. 29, the other at Emmet St. There is also a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in the area.
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdTrader Joe's
2025 Bond StWegmans
100 Wegmans WyIf you need an emergency room, this is the place. It is located just off RT 29 near Airport Road.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center Proffit Road
3263 Proffit RdIf you need an emergency room, this is the place. It is located just off RT 29 near Airport Road.
Kroger
1980 Rio Hill CenterLocated a few miles from the cabin in Dyke, this is the closest place for necessities to the cabin. It features chips, sodas, peanut butter and the lime, along with a few packaged Boars head cold cuts,bakery items from Mission Home Bakery (cinnamon rolls, brownies, banana bread, etc), tubs of ice cream, milk, eggs and also a food area where you can purchase breakfast or lunch sandwiches. There are also gas pumps.
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Maybelle's Market
8609 Dyke RdLocated a few miles from the cabin in Dyke, this is the closest place for necessities to the cabin. It features chips, sodas, peanut butter and the lime, along with a few packaged Boars head cold cuts,bakery items from Mission Home Bakery (cinnamon rolls, brownies, banana bread, etc), tubs of ice cream, milk, eggs and also a food area where you can purchase breakfast or lunch sandwiches. There are also gas pumps.
Getting Around
Need a ride to the cabin from the airport? Just ask!
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Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
100 Bowen Loop Need a ride to the cabin from the airport? Just ask!
Coming in by train is an option when you are visiting Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville Amtrak station
810 W Main StComing in by train is an option when you are visiting Charlottesville.