Definitely take a walk along the gorgeous UVA grounds. It is beautiful this time of year.
There are many great hikes in the area, this website includes some easy, moderate, and hard options.
Home of Thomas Jefferson. A range of great tours of the house and grounds.
Bodo's has the best bagels in town! Three locations in Charlottesville. The line will be long – but we promise it moves quickly!
The Dairy Market food hall has a little bit of everything – food, cocktails, and breweries.
Our favorite Charlottesville restaurant! Café Frank is a Franco-Italian restaurant with an adorable ambiance – and amazing wine menu (be sure to ask for recommendations!)
C&O has French-inspired food with bistro, mezzanine, and upstairs dining room seating. We prefer sitting in the downstairs bar area – it is cozy and romantic!
Our first date spot! Bang features Asian inspired tapas with many vegetarian, gluten free, & vegan friendly options. Indoor and patio seating.
Vivace was our go-to pandemic date night spot! Great place for feel-good Italian food. Big portions of your favorite Italian classics. Be sure to sit on the patio.
Grab a juicy burger and a beer at this casual spot on the downtown mall.
The best sandwiches in town! Ivy Provisions is located right next to where we used to live, we frequented this place quite often.
Decipher is our all-time favorite brewery. Veteran-owned, independent craft brewery, named Decipher because the owners were cryptographers in the military.
Large selection of beers in a beer hall style building, with outdoor patio seating available as well.
Kardinal Hall is a beer hall with a range of local, domestic, and international beers. Grab some German style food off the menu while you play a board game and sip beers. Great spot to watch soccer.
Home to one of Georgia’s favorite beers (Satan’s Pony). Great spot for a beer and food close to the downtown mall.
Bold Rock is the most well-known cidery in the area, and the tasting room on top of Carter Mountain features amazing views. A range of different flavors of cider. Fresh baked apple cider donuts are to die for.
Potter's Cider is located in an old stone Church building. Fun fact – it was our second choice for a wedding venue!
Craft distillery that produces small batch spirits, including rum, gin, and liquors. Vitae has a fun cocktail menu and makes some unique spirits.
Whiskey tasting with a view of the mountains.
The Alley Light is a speakeasy style cocktail bar and French tapas restaurant with a casually elegant vibe.
Undoubtedly the best winery in the Charlottesville area!
Huge winery with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Make sure to visit the horses in the pasture!
Mount Ida has an absolutely stunning view on the patio out front. Has many wine and beer options.
Blenheim Vineyard feels like you are tucked away in the woods. Fun fact – owned by Dave Matthews!