Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Royal Indian Restaurant
1250 Emmet St NBest korma
Tucked away little Asian cafe. Gruffy lady runs it, but the food is great. Hole-in-the-wallish with outside seating
Cafe 88
923 Preston AveTucked away little Asian cafe. Gruffy lady runs it, but the food is great. Hole-in-the-wallish with outside seating
Mas
904 Monticello RdConsistently the best and always trendy! Go here to see-n-b-seen!
Parallel 38
Great tapas. Pricey.
Drinks & Nightlife
New bar in town the ol' Coca-Cola building. Nice big patio. Mixed age groups. Ping pong table and games
62 locals recommend
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AveNew bar in town the ol' Coca-Cola building. Nice big patio. Mixed age groups. Ping pong table and games
Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar
422 E Main StShopping
Paper boutique that offers small gifts, invitations, desk accessories, journals, etc.
Rock Paper Scissors
321 E Main StPaper boutique that offers small gifts, invitations, desk accessories, journals, etc.
Daedalus Books
123 Heather Heyer WayHuge selection of used books.
Blue Whale Books
115 W Main StNice assortment of items beyond books - prints, maps, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Between the 30s-70s, it was a movie theater, but now it is a performing arts venue for the community. Occasionally, they will play favorites like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Singin’ In The Rain.
99 locals recommend
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StBetween the 30s-70s, it was a movie theater, but now it is a performing arts venue for the community. Occasionally, they will play favorites like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Singin’ In The Rain.
Fridays After Five is Charlottesville's favorite live concert series. This happens every Friday evening at 5:30 in the spring and summer. It happens at the Sprint Pavilion, a music and entertainment venue, that is located on the east end of the Downtown Mall.
79 locals recommend
Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StFridays After Five is Charlottesville's favorite live concert series. This happens every Friday evening at 5:30 in the spring and summer. It happens at the Sprint Pavilion, a music and entertainment venue, that is located on the east end of the Downtown Mall.
Sightseeing
Thomas Jefferson's architectural master-piece and beloved mountaintop home.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson's architectural master-piece and beloved mountaintop home.
Arts & Culture
Live Arts
123 E Water StSecond Street Gallery
115 2nd St SEParks & Nature
Easy hike with a great view. Sometimes crowded, but it's the so easy to get to.
Humpback Gap Overlook
Easy hike with a great view. Sometimes crowded, but it's the so easy to get to.