Best of Charlottesville, VA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Charlottesville, VA — mapped and organized by category.
About Charlottesville
Charlottesville is an independent city in Virginia that serves as the county seat of Albemarle County while remaining a separate legal entity. It was once the capital of Virginia and carries a name derived from Queen Charlotte. The city’s population was reported as 46,553 at the 2020 census.
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Virginia Discovery Museum
The Virginia Discovery Museum is a highlighted spot in the guide, located at 524 East Main Street.
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Best Hotels in Charlottesville
39 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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200 South Street Inn
The 200 South Street Inn is a hotel located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Comfort Inn - Monticello
Located in the Glenorchy neighborhood, the Comfort Inn - Monticello is a hotel option for visitors. It serves as a lodging choice within this specific area.
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Courtyard Charlottesville - University Medical Center
Courtyard Charlottesville - University Medical Center is a hotel located in the Starr Hill neighborhood. It serves as a lodging option for visitors to the area.
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Days Inn Charlottesville / University Area
Days Inn Charlottesville / University Area is a hotel located in The Meadows. It serves as an accommodation option for visitors to the region.
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Dinsmore Inn at the University
The Dinsmore Inn at the University is a hotel located in the Starr Hill neighborhood. It serves as a lodging option for visitors to the area.
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Econo Lodge North
Econo Lodge North is a hotel located in The Meadows. It serves as an accommodation option for visitors staying in that neighborhood.
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Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville
Located in the Starr Hill neighborhood, Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville offers hotel accommodations. The property serves guests seeking lodging in this specific area.
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Hampton Inn Charlottesville
Located in the Northerly neighborhood, Hampton Inn Charlottesville is a hotel option for visitors. It serves as a lodging choice in this specific area of the city.
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Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville
The Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville is a hotel located in the Glenorchy neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Charlottesville
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Akira Level Sushi & Ramen
Akira Level Sushi & Ramen serves sushi in the Westfield neighborhood. It is a restaurant located in that area.
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Asado Wing & Taco Company
Located in Carr's Hill, Asado Wing & Taco Company serves Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant focuses on these specific culinary styles within the local neighborhood.
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Bad Luck Ramen
Bad Luck Ramen serves Japanese cuisine with a focus on ramen in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches
Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches is a restaurant located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. It specializes in serving sandwiches.
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Bodo's Bagels
Located in Carr's Hill, Bodo's Bagels specializes in bagels. It is a restaurant focused on this specific cuisine.
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Botanical Plant Based Fare
Botanical Plant Based Fare serves American cuisine in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. This restaurant focuses on plant-based dining options.
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Box'd Kitchen
Box'd Kitchen serves Chinese cuisine in the Starr Hill neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Charlottesville
24 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Atlas Coffee
Atlas Coffee is a café located in the Stadium Road Residence Area. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors in the neighborhood.
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Belle Coffee & Wine
Belle Coffee & Wine is a café located in the Belmont neighborhood.
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C’ville Coffee
C’ville Coffee is a coffee shop located in the Greenfields neighborhood. It serves as a local café for residents and visitors in the area.
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Future Coffee
Future Coffee is a café located in the Belmont neighborhood. It operates as a coffee shop serving local patrons.
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Give & Take Coffee
Give & Take Coffee is a café located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. It operates as a coffee shop serving local visitors.
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Greenberry's Coffee & Tea Co
Greenberry's Coffee & Tea Co is a café located in the Queen Charlotte neighborhood.
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Grit Coffee
Grit Coffee is a coffee shop located in Vinegar Hill. It serves as a local café option in the neighborhood.
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Grit Coffee Bar & Cafe
Grit Coffee Bar & Cafe serves as a local coffee shop in Carr's Hill. It offers a straightforward spot for a caffeine fix in the neighborhood.
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Iron Paffles & Coffee
Iron Paffles & Coffee is a café located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Lone Light Coffee
Lone Light Coffee is a coffee shop located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
MarieBette Café and Bakery is a café located in the Starr Hill neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Charlottesville
9 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Durty Nelly's Pub-Wayside Deli
Located in the Stadium Road Residence Area, Durty Nelly's Pub-Wayside Deli operates as a bar.
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Ellie's Country Club
Ellie's Country Club serves southern cuisine from its bar in Carr's Hill. It is a local spot for dining and drinks.
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Milkman's Bar
Milkman's Bar is a local spot located in the Starr Hill neighborhood.
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Random Row Brewing
Random Row Brewing is a bar located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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The Fitzroy
The Fitzroy is an American bar located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
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Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery operates as a bar. The establishment combines craft brewing with a kitchen setting.
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Trinity Irish Pub
Trinity Irish Pub is a bar located in the Carr's Hill neighborhood.
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Lucky Cheesesteak
Lucky Cheesesteak is a bar located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Charlottesville
14 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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C’ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery
C’ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery is located at 118 East Main Street. It operates as an attraction within the local community.
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Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Located at 233 4th Street Northwest, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center is a local attraction. It serves as a dedicated site for visitors interested in the area's cultural history.
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New City Arts
New City Arts is an attraction located at 114 3rd Street Northeast. It serves as a local point of interest for visitors exploring the area.
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Second Street Gallery
Located at 115 2nd Street Southeast, the Second Street Gallery is a local attraction. It serves as a point of interest for visitors exploring the area.
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Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
Located at 1050 Monticello Loop, the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center serves as an attraction for visitors. The site offers educational resources and information about Thomas Jefferson.
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Virginia Discovery Museum
The Virginia Discovery Museum is a highlighted spot in the guide, located at 524 East Main Street.
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Monticello
Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello was the primary residence and plantation of Thomas Jefferson. The property, originally 5,000 acres, has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Arts of the Albemarle
Arts of the Albemarle is an attraction located at 516 East Main Street.
Best Shops in Charlottesville
63 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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2nd Act Books
2nd Act Books is a shop located at 214 East Main Street. It operates under the category of a Shop.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
Located at 105 1st Street South, Arsenic and Old Lace is a local shop. It operates under this specific name and address in the area.
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Darling and Dashing
Darling and Dashing is a shop located at 115 1st Street South. It operates under the category of a retail establishment.
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Derriere de Soie
Derriere de Soie is a shop located at 605 West Main Street. It operates as a retail establishment at this specific address.
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Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements is a shop located at 180 Zan Road. It operates within the retail sector.
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Gingko Bookshop
Gingko Bookshop is a shop located at 5 Elliewood Avenue. It serves as a local retail destination for books and related items.
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Hello Comics Downtown
Located at 211 West Main Street, Hello Comics Downtown is a local shop. It operates within the downtown area.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Charlottesville
23 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Darden Towe Park
Located in the Fontana neighborhood, Darden Towe Park serves as a local green space for residents.
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Schenk's Greenway
Schenk's Greenway is a park located in the Greenfields neighborhood. It serves as a local green space for residents and visitors.
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Quarry Park
Quarry Park is a local green space located in the Belmont neighborhood. It serves as a public park for residents and visitors.
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Market Street Park
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, Market Street Park is a public green space in Charlottesville, Virginia. The site was previously known as Lee Park and Emancipation Park before adopting its current name.
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Albemarle Historic District
Located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, the Albemarle Historic District is a park area. It serves as a local green space within the community.
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Charlotte Y. Humphris Park
Charlotte Y. Humphris Park is a green space located in the Camellia Garden neighborhood. It offers a local setting for visitors to enjoy the area.
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Court Square Park
Court Square Park is a public park located in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. It serves as a local green space in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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