HISTORICAL LANDMARK Want to get your history on? Then look no further than Monticello, the spectacular home & estate of our founding father Thomas Jefferson. Tours are available in the mornings and afternoon, so be sure to get your tickets ahead of time online.
SATURDAY MORNING FARMERS MARKET 9am-1pm. Not to be missed! Local farm stands, meat purveyors, artisans & artists, bakers & bread makers, food trucks and live entertainment!
HIKING An easy and scenic hike for your mornings and only a few minute drive from the downtown. Just under 4 mile hike round trip.
HISTORIC LANDMARK // COFFEE // BREWERY Charlottesville recently converted a historic wool factory into a fine dining restaurant, a brewery, and a coffee/wine shop. It's quite something! Nestled along the Rivanna River and hiking trails, the backdrop is quite serene. The coffee shop is good for espresso drinks and amazing bakery treats, and the brewery is a big open warehouse space good for lunch or a couple of local beers (Selvedge Brewing)
APPLE ORCHARD // COUNTRY STORE Craving some local apples or apple cider donuts? A few minutes from downtown - Carter Mountain also boasts some of the best overlooks in all of Charlottesville. See for yourself!
GENERAL STORE // LUNCH Love old country general stores? We do too. This is a fun one, with a huge nod to old colonial Virginia. Try out the restaurant for lunch if you have a stomach for lots of fried chicken and servers dressed in full colonial attire.
VINEYARD Our sister vineyard! Fantastic views, great tasting room and delicious selection of wines. Sit outside and take in the end of summer as you sip on some crisp rosé.
VINEYARD The Blue Ridge Mountain views don't get much better than this. Pippin Hill has great wines, a large expansive tasting room, and a restaurant which whips up a mean lunch. Make reservations ahead of time if you plan on eating and try to get a seat on the patio!
VINEYARD Top notch wines and a vineyard set amidst an expansive horse farm and polo field. (The winemaker at King Family actually trained our cousin Nathan to become the winemaker for Ankida Ridge!) So grab a glass and go pet some horses!
VINEYARD Gorgeous and festive tasting room, fun selection of wines, set amidst a backdrop of stunning vines and mountains.
CIDERY Who knew sparkling cider could be so damn good? This cidery's tasting room is built within an old church in the woods - a pretty magical way to try Virginia cider for the first time.
ANTIQUE SHOP Antiquing fan? This shop is a step above the rest with tons of gorgeous restored barn furniture and housewares. (Half the furniture in Cody and Morgan's house is from this place!) A pretty 20 minute drive through the blue ridge mountains, it is also close to several of the vineyards we recommended. Make an afternoon of it!
LUNCH If you're out wine tasting or antiquing - make sure to stop by this country store and pick up a couple sandwiches! They're AMAZING. Order ahead online and the sandwiches will be ready for pick up when you arrive.
BREWERY // LUNCH Local brewery right off of the downtown mall.
BREWERY Great local beers and patio! Directly off downtown pedestrian mall.
LUNCH Delicious and unique local tacos! Sit outside on the patio next to IX park and settle in with some chips, guac and a couple messy tacos for a solid lunch.
LUNCH Great for an easy lunch on the mall. Delish soups, salads and sandwiches.
BREAKFAST // BAKERY Amazing bakery with fantastic pastries, breads, croissants and coffee! Our personal favorite? The Banana Sourdough rolls 🤤
BREAKFAST // LUNCH Situated in an old victorian house, Quirk Cafe whips up a fantastic breakfast, latte or lunch!
BREAKFAST // LUNCH Great bakery and cafe with good breakfast sandwiches and delightful pasties. Try the lavender lemon donut, trust us.
LUNCH Great French spot for a fancier but affordable lunch on the downtown mall.
COFFEE HOUSE Great local coffee and bakery treats.
FINE DINING // UNDERGROUND COCKTAIL BAR A classic C-ville fine dining spot, but our favorite part is the rustic downstairs bar that whips up some of the best cocktails in town. Call ahead to see if the bar is open as COVID restrictions have been a little touch and go here with bar availability.
LUNCH // DINNER // TIKI BAR Fabulous new veg-forward tapas spot in a really cool garden patio space. Outdoor tiki bar included.
WINE BAR French spot with good wines and small bites.
SPEAKEASY // COCKTAIL BAR Amazing cocktails made by the almighty Micah! Food is good here too, a bit fancier. You walk down an alley and the door is by a light, there isn’t a sign. A nice nightcap to an evening if you can snag a spot.
WINE SHOP For all your vino needs on the downtown mall...
SHOPPING Our favorite local housewares and plant shop! Stop in, say hi to Shawn and Lynn, the two hilarious owners, and tell them Cody and Morgan sent you!
SHOPPING Cody pretty much shops at one store in all of Charlottesville- Darling Boutique. It's a fantastic and fashion forward consignment boutique right off the downtown mall. Lots of name brand clothing, and the prices are super affordable. Stop in and find some fashionable treasures!