Alison & Joseph
Things To Do
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Runs to Monticello up the mountain. Nice cinder paved trail.
Humpback Rock
Closer to town, short and steep hike
Sugar Hollow Dam and Reservoir
Reservoir west of town, numerous trails including one to Blue Hole, a swimming hole
Whiteoak Falls (Lower)
Near to Old Rag, good waterfalls easy hike
Beaver Creek Reservoir Park
Great kayaking/fishing spot nestled right in the foothills
Old Rag Mountain
While a little further from town, Old Rag offers a great strenuous hike for the outdoors inclined.
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Great summer concert series, also in the fall you can go apple pickings, and seasonal fruit. Great overlook of the town!
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market
Peaches, strawberries, and seasonal fruit for picking and enjoying
Downtown Mall
Collection of local and nationwide shops on our outdoor pedestrian mall. Great for walking around.
The Rotunda
One of 25 UNESCO world heritage sites in the US. Go on an official historical tour (they’re led by students) or feel free to check it out and walk the grounds around the University.
Monticello
Charlottesville's second UNESCO site, great for a peak into Jeffersonian history.
Meadowcreek Golf Course
Inexpensive public golf course. great rates and good condition. 18 Holes.
Birdwood Golf Course
Public/Private golf course. Make reservations in advance, their renovation was incredibly well done.
Old Trail Golf Club
Public golf course – great views of the mountains, simple 18 hole course
C & O
Joe's personal all time favorite restaurant, also the caterer for the wedding. Comfy & upscale environment. Located just off the downtown mall, which has numerous shops and bars.
The Local
Classic Charlottesville, nice American food, located in the Belmont neighborhood.
Continental Divide
Southwestern food, usually a little bit of a wait but their hot blues (nachos) are incredible.
Duner's
Located west of town in Ivy, a hidden gem. Usually a wait but great American food
Public Fish & Oyster
Best seafood in town, great oysters. Alison and Joe don't miss it when they're in town. It is also Lisa's favorite.
Zocalo
Fun Spanish/South American restaurant also on the Downtown Mall.
Bizou
Great Southern restaurant on the downtown mall.
Tavola
Great Italian restaurant in Belmont
Now & Zen
Downtown mall sushi restaurant, unique for their GIANT rolls along with the classics
MarieBette Café and Bakery
More bakery style brunch, located in Rose Hill
Blue Moon Diner
Krohn family favorite brunch spot on Main Street
The Nook
Downtown mall diner style brunch spot, their French toast is great
Tip Top Restaurant
Pantops diner style brunch spot
Villa Diner
Diner fare, located near Barrack’s Road
Ivy Provisions
Great breakfast sandwiches, near UVA
Brazos Tacos
Diverse selection of unordinary tacos, near Three Notch’d and the IX art park
Bodo's Bagels
Every Charlottesvillian’s hometown favorite bagel shop – I would highly recommend getting their “Deli” Egg on a sandwich. They have multiple locations around town.
Beer Run
Great bar food and good brunch menu – try their nachos. Near Belmont, east of town
Take It Away Sandwich Shop, UVa Corner
Good sandwiches on the corner and in the Dairy Market on Preston
Dairy Market Charlottesville
Collection of food stalls and Star Hill brewery outpost
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
Great handmade Italian pizza, just west of the downtown mall.
Guajiros Miami Eatery
Main Street – Great cuban restaurant
The Whiskey Jar
Great whiskey bar on the downtown mall
The Alley Light
Easily the best cocktail speakeasy we’ve been to. On the downtown mall.
Virginia 151
There are a number of tour companies that run shuttles from downtown out to all of the below locations – check out Hop On o Blue Mountain Brewery o Wild Wolf Brewery o Bold Rock Cidery: Great to try if you’re into ciders or haven’t tried them o Devil’s Backbone Brewery o Silverback Distillery o Delfosse Vineyard o Veritas Vineyard o Cardinal Point Winery
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Gorgeous views, south of town
Blenheim Vineyards
Designed by Dave Matthews, located south east of town.
Mount Ida Tasting Room and Taphouse
Gorgeous tasting room, south east of town.
Barboursville Vineyards
Little further outside of town, maybe the best selection of wine in the area.
Barbeque Exchange
Near to Barboursville, delicious barbecue spot.
Moss Vineyards
Little further out of town, one of the coolest mountain view vineyards
King Family Vineyards
They hold Polo matches on Sundays, a Charlottesville staple winery.
Miller's Downtown
Downtown mall staple, this bar is where Dave Matthews got his break. Their upstairs cigar bar and pool hall is always a good time.
Other Downtown Mall Bars
o South Street Brewery: Personal favorite, their Satan’s Pony brown is great. Decent selection – not to everyone’s liking, though o Three Notch’d Brewery: Great atmosphere and huge beer selection. Good food too. o Fitzroy: More upscale bar, their homemade tonics are great o Tonic: Cocktail bar
The Corner
The heart of student activity at the University, their bars are fun though certainly a younger crowd o The Virginian: Favorite college spot, country music and a lively atmosphere o Boylan: Sports bark, darker spot o Crozet Pizza: Can’t miss their fresh zen “cocktail” – good when swapping vodka for the rum too for a less sweet option, usually a good spot for live music o Biltmore: The “graduates” bar, outdoor beach bar o Trinity: Irish pub
Pollak Vineyards
Perhaps some of the better wine around town, located in Crozet
