Things To Do

Monticello

Monticello is an impressive sight to behold. Situated right outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, this elegant structure was designed, built, and inhabited by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.

University of Virginia

AJ and Jas went to JMU, that is true (go Dukes!), but this beautiful campus is still worth a stroll around if you have the time!

Downtown Mall

Lots of cute coffee shops and eateries - where AJ & Jas took their engagement pictures!

Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store

Apple picking!

Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Picnic Area

About 30 minutes from town; Begins at the south end of the Humpback Gap parking area, provides access to Humpback Rocks (1 mile), Humpback Mountain (2 miles), and the Humpback Rocks picnic area (3.9 miles).

Crabtree Falls Parking Lot

The scenic 2.5-mile loop trail to Crabtree Falls is moderate to strenuous with a steep incline and rocky terrain. Hikers should allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours for the entire hike.

Rivanna River Company

Kayak, Canoe, Standup Paddleboard, and Tubing trips just 5 minutes from Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.

Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery serves up locally sourced, beer-infused, gourmet food options as well as Three Notch'd craft beer, cider, wine, craft sodas brewed in house, and signature cocktails in a family friendly inviting atmosphere.

South Street Brewery

Beer Run

Charlottesville's Only Craft Beer and Wine Bottle Shop, Draft Bar and Full-Service Restaurant. We are family-friendly, pet-friendly and focus on locally sourced, organic ingredients

King Family Vineyards

King Family Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard and boutique winery located in Crozet, Virginia, 15 minutes west of Charlottesville, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Wild Wolf

We are located in the heart of Virginia’s Brew Ridge Trail, on Nelson County’s scenic Rt. 151, minutes from hiking trails, orchards, wineries, distilleries, and lodging. We’re very proud of our beautiful setting in little Nellysford, Virginia. Our dog-friendly shaded biergarten, with koi pond and fountain, is the perfect place to enjoy pints and lunch (weather permitting). Weather not so great? Check out the four-season pavilion!

Bold Rock Carter Mountain

Located just minutes outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, and a stone’s throw away from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the Bold Rock Tap Room at Carter Mountain Orchard has the entire Bold Rock cider portfolio on tap and merchandise available for purchase.

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Culinary Vineyard in the Heart of Virginia Wine Country on the Monticello Wine Trail, just 15 minutes from downtown Charlottesville

The Pie Chest

AMAZING pies and absolutely sweetest staff. AJ and Jas shot a few of their engagement pictures here and enjoyed both the savory and sweet pies!

Mas Tapas

Mas features much of the traditional fare of Spanish tapas, a bite-sized dish eaten between larger meals.

Zocalo

Zocalo Restaurant, located in the center of Charlottesville on the historic downtown pedestrian mall, has been one of Charlottesville’s most popular dining and nightlife spots for the past fourteen years and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. (Latin American restaurant)

The Local

Local New American cuisine

Marco & Luca Dumplings

One of a local chain dispensing Chinese snack food, including dumplings, sesame noodles & pork buns.

The Whiskey Jar

Classic Southern food, mostly specific to Virginia's Piedmont region. Serving a fine selection of whiskeys. Locally sourced, sustainably cultivated ingredients with simple, classic preparations. Good food, nothing fancy

DOMA Korean Kitchen

Here at DOMA we wanted to put a fresh and modern twist on some classic Korean dishes and show the people of Charlottesville that there is more to Korean food than Korean BBQ.

Bang!

Cozy house with stylish decor & backlit bar preparing Asian-inspired tapas & inventive martinis.

Tavola

Rustic Italian Food and Craft Cocktails in Downtown Charlottesville