Guidebook for Charlottesville
Everything Else
Want some exercise? This is an easy 2 mile (4 mile 'there and back') paved path. It's about a ten minute drive from our townhouse. Ample parking. It's along the river.
41 locals recommend
Riverview Park
1909 Chesapeake StWant some exercise? This is an easy 2 mile (4 mile 'there and back') paved path. It's about a ten minute drive from our townhouse. Ample parking. It's along the river.
This is our favorite restaurant. They don't take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
160 locals recommend
Mas
904 Monticello RdThis is our favorite restaurant. They don't take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
Coming for an interview for a medical residency? Visiting a relative at the hospital? The bus line 4 stops in front of our neighborhood and takes you to the hospital.
21 locals recommend
UVA University Hospital
1215 Lee StComing for an interview for a medical residency? Visiting a relative at the hospital? The bus line 4 stops in front of our neighborhood and takes you to the hospital.
Food Scene
BFPs. The best pancakes in town. This restaurant is located on the downtown mall. Make reservations and try to get there before noon because it's a small restaurant and they run out of menu items.
Brookville Restaurant
225 E Main StBFPs. The best pancakes in town. This restaurant is located on the downtown mall. Make reservations and try to get there before noon because it's a small restaurant and they run out of menu items.
This is the closet Starbucks to our house. It's across the street from the UVA Rotunda and next door to Bodo's Bagels.
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
1601 University AveThis is the closet Starbucks to our house. It's across the street from the UVA Rotunda and next door to Bodo's Bagels.
Want a quiet place to read or study? This is it. Also try Shenandoah Joe or Mudhouse Coffee.
15 locals recommend
C'Ville Coffee
1301 Harris StWant a quiet place to read or study? This is it. Also try Shenandoah Joe or Mudhouse Coffee.
Nice burger place on the downtown mall. The salads are good but they are def a "burger & beer" joint. Lots of TVs so it kind of has a sports bar feel. Best if you can get a seat outside.
84 locals recommend
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StNice burger place on the downtown mall. The salads are good but they are def a "burger & beer" joint. Lots of TVs so it kind of has a sports bar feel. Best if you can get a seat outside.
If you went to UVA, you don't need an explanation. Bodo's has fresh bagels - they won't toast them bc they are still warm from the oven. This is a UVA landmark in and of itself across from Rotunda.
41 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagel Bakery - UVA "Corner"
1609 University AveIf you went to UVA, you don't need an explanation. Bodo's has fresh bagels - they won't toast them bc they are still warm from the oven. This is a UVA landmark in and of itself across from Rotunda.
Essentials
Whole Foods is not convenient to our place, but they have the 2nd best produce (farmers market is #1) and by far the nicest grocery store in town. About 12 minutes drive from our townhouse.
103 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdWhole Foods is not convenient to our place, but they have the 2nd best produce (farmers market is #1) and by far the nicest grocery store in town. About 12 minutes drive from our townhouse.
Shopping
This is the CVS closest to our house. It's a three minute drive. There is also a Food Lion and Dollar Store here. It's not the nicest, but the lines at this CVS are way shorter than other locations.
14 locals recommend
CVS
1341 Long StThis is the CVS closest to our house. It's a three minute drive. There is also a Food Lion and Dollar Store here. It's not the nicest, but the lines at this CVS are way shorter than other locations.
Arts & Culture
Going to a football game? We are a about a one mile walk from the stadium.
Carl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium
Going to a football game? We are a about a one mile walk from the stadium.
This movie theater opened in late 2012. It's the best theater in Charlottesville. However, there is a more convenient movie theater located on the downtown mall that plays older movies.
25 locals recommend
Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond StThis movie theater opened in late 2012. It's the best theater in Charlottesville. However, there is a more convenient movie theater located on the downtown mall that plays older movies.
If you are in town for a concert, chances are it's here, at the Pavilion, the Paramount or JPJ Arena.
91 locals recommend
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StIf you are in town for a concert, chances are it's here, at the Pavilion, the Paramount or JPJ Arena.
If you are in town for a concert, chances are it's here, at the Jefferson, the Paramount or JPJ Arena.
79 locals recommend
Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StIf you are in town for a concert, chances are it's here, at the Jefferson, the Paramount or JPJ Arena.
Drinks & Nightlife
Want to grab a drink or quick dinner? This is a great spot located on the downtown pedestrian mall.
80 locals recommend
The Whiskey Jar
227 W Main StWant to grab a drink or quick dinner? This is a great spot located on the downtown pedestrian mall.
Skybar is located above Commonwealth Restaurant. This is a good spot when the weather is nice. It overlooks the downtown mall.
55 locals recommend
Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar
422 E Main StSkybar is located above Commonwealth Restaurant. This is a good spot when the weather is nice. It overlooks the downtown mall.