Guidebook for Charlottesville
Shopping
Great place to look for used furniture, pictures, plate ware, knick-knacks. Funny, chic, and occasionally tacky.
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Circa
1700 Allied StGreat place to look for used furniture, pictures, plate ware, knick-knacks. Funny, chic, and occasionally tacky.
Women's consignment shop--a wide range from artsy to practical, and sometimes odd (comes with the territory, right?). Pricier than a thrift shop, but stuff's in good condition.
Glad Rags
1931 Commonwealth DrWomen's consignment shop--a wide range from artsy to practical, and sometimes odd (comes with the territory, right?). Pricier than a thrift shop, but stuff's in good condition.
Another women's consignment shop that has reliably good quality clothes. Some children's things, too.
Natalie Dressed
1051 Millmont StAnother women's consignment shop that has reliably good quality clothes. Some children's things, too.
Everything Else
Outdoor farmer's market open April through December. Food, artisan's ware's, a crush of locals (at least in the summer, the only time I remember to go).
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Charlottesville City Market
100 E Water StOutdoor farmer's market open April through December. Food, artisan's ware's, a crush of locals (at least in the summer, the only time I remember to go).
This place was nothing 20 years ago, but now it's (one of ) the hearts of Charlottesville. Music venues, bars, restaurants, boutiques, people & dogs to watch, gelato, etc. etc.
Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee
610 E Market StThis place was nothing 20 years ago, but now it's (one of ) the hearts of Charlottesville. Music venues, bars, restaurants, boutiques, people & dogs to watch, gelato, etc. etc.
A tapas restaurant. Big outdoor patio. If you try it, you'll see Belmont, an in-transition, moving toward hip neighborhood.
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Mas
904 Monticello RdA tapas restaurant. Big outdoor patio. If you try it, you'll see Belmont, an in-transition, moving toward hip neighborhood.
Truthfully, I've never been here (middle-aged mm mode!), BUT I hear it has one of the largest and best collections. If you find a winery you think I should add--by all means, let me know.
Keswick Winery
Truthfully, I've never been here (middle-aged mm mode!), BUT I hear it has one of the largest and best collections. If you find a winery you think I should add--by all means, let me know.
One of the most popular local hikes. From the parking area, you can cross the stream to head up a fire road to a swimming hole. Trail to the right is flatter and may require some stream crossing.
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Sugar Hollow
One of the most popular local hikes. From the parking area, you can cross the stream to head up a fire road to a swimming hole. Trail to the right is flatter and may require some stream crossing.
The Rivanna Trail runs through and around the city and can be picked up at many points--two within jogging distance of the studio (just ask if you want directions).
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Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailThe Rivanna Trail runs through and around the city and can be picked up at many points--two within jogging distance of the studio (just ask if you want directions).
Ivy Creek is just a mile from the studio and contains several trail "loops" with different terrains. A few loops run alongside sections of a local reservoir for pretty woods and water scenery.
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Ivy Creek Foundation
1780 Earlysville RdIvy Creek is just a mile from the studio and contains several trail "loops" with different terrains. A few loops run alongside sections of a local reservoir for pretty woods and water scenery.
Arts & Culture
An old-style school converted to artist's workshops and a gallery. Just off the downtown mall. Stroll through and see the latest.
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McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWAn old-style school converted to artist's workshops and a gallery. Just off the downtown mall. Stroll through and see the latest.
If you want to know what C'ville offers creative kids, this is one place to learn about. You can't just stroll in, but I mention it if you want to do some internet research.
Music Resource Center
105 Ridge StIf you want to know what C'ville offers creative kids, this is one place to learn about. You can't just stroll in, but I mention it if you want to do some internet research.
The pavilion itself is not attractive, but there are free Friday night concerts during the summer, and some big name entertainers perform here at other times.
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Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StThe pavilion itself is not attractive, but there are free Friday night concerts during the summer, and some big name entertainers perform here at other times.
I'm one of those rare English majors who does not adore Shakespeare, but I hear the space and performances here are quite wonderful.
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American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
10 S Market StI'm one of those rare English majors who does not adore Shakespeare, but I hear the space and performances here are quite wonderful.
Sightseeing
Jefferson's academical village; get a map so you don't miss those little 18th c. gardens lining the Lawn. Also, the music department has lots of shows, many free, during the school year.
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University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NJefferson's academical village; get a map so you don't miss those little 18th c. gardens lining the Lawn. Also, the music department has lots of shows, many free, during the school year.
Another popular local hike. A bit of a climb to the top, but there you get views across two valleys. On the way, you can see an preserved homestead from the early 20th c.
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Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayAnother popular local hike. A bit of a climb to the top, but there you get views across two valleys. On the way, you can see an preserved homestead from the early 20th c.
Staunton is an adorable little town about 40 minutes away. Small town Americana (neat, old houses and neighborhoods) with lots of artisan culture and boutiques mixed in.
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Staunton
Staunton is an adorable little town about 40 minutes away. Small town Americana (neat, old houses and neighborhoods) with lots of artisan culture and boutiques mixed in.
The views from Jefferson's "little mountain" are beautiful; I haven't paid to see the inside of the house EVER but have enjoyed walking on the grounds often, and once worked on the garden crew.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThe views from Jefferson's "little mountain" are beautiful; I haven't paid to see the inside of the house EVER but have enjoyed walking on the grounds often, and once worked on the garden crew.
Food Scene
Maya
633 W Main StGreat food, not outrageously priced.
Most popular Indian buffet lunch in Charlottesville--meat and vegetarian options. One of our favorite joints in town.
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Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St NMost popular Indian buffet lunch in Charlottesville--meat and vegetarian options. One of our favorite joints in town.
Cafe Cubano
Great place to have breakfast on the mall, satisfying and healthy options.
Back in the days when I could eat pizza, those gluten happy days, this was the place I'd go for cheap eats. Range of traditional and more healthy options--whole or by the slice.
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Christian's Pizza
100 14th St NWBack in the days when I could eat pizza, those gluten happy days, this was the place I'd go for cheap eats. Range of traditional and more healthy options--whole or by the slice.
My favorite coffee shop--arm chairs, great coffee, and right across from a local pool.
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Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters
945 Preston AveMy favorite coffee shop--arm chairs, great coffee, and right across from a local pool.
Entertainment & Activities
One of 3 Albemarle county parks with trails to hike and a small lake has a beach and swimming area that are open in the summer. Surrounded by trees, it's more relaxing than a pool.
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Mint Springs Park
Mint Springs ParkOne of 3 Albemarle county parks with trails to hike and a small lake has a beach and swimming area that are open in the summer. Surrounded by trees, it's more relaxing than a pool.