Things To Do
Downtown Mall
Lots of cute restaurants and shops to explore in historic downtown Charlottesville just steps away from the hotels!
Charlottesville City Market
Annually rated one of the top 10 farmers markets in the country!
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
History buffs! Check out Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello, just a 12-minute drive from downtown Charlottesville. They offer a variety of tours, as well as grounds tickets for you to explore on your own.
University of Virginia
Check out UVA’s campus and grab a bagel at Bodo’s Bagels to bring you back to life
Belle
Check out the neighborhood of Belmont and grab a delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee on-the-go! Or have a leisurely cute brunch inside or on the patio! No reservations required.
Ivy Provisions
Yummy breakfast and toasted/cold sandwiches for lunch! Vegan and gluten free options available!
Public Fish & Oyster
This is one of our favorite spots in Charlottesville! Awesome food, cocktails and OYSTERS! We recommend reservations, but they do offer limited bar seating.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
Cody’s small part of JMU here in Charlottesville! Founded in Harrisonburg, Jack Brown’s has seriously crave-worthy Wagyu beef burgers. Cody and Mere’s Order: The Greg Brady (yes, there are chips and mac n cheese ON the burger. yes, it is incredible). Don’t forget the fries!!!
Potter's Craft Cider
Stop by on your way into town on Friday with $1 off 10oz ciders for happy hour and some live music! Mere’s faves: grapefruit hibiscus and strawberry ginger
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
Humpback Mountain Hike
Great 6mi hike near Charlottesville!
IX Art Park
Explore this free mural and sculpture community space and Virginia’s first permanent immersive art experience, The Looking Glass. This is also where the farmers market takes place on Saturday mornings! Be sure to check the event calendar to see if you can catch live music, festivals or special installations.
