Things To Do
The Lawn
Check out our favorite place in Charlottesville! We may be biased, but we think the Rotunda and Grounds (UVA's campus) are absolutely stunning.
Food Recommendations
Bodo's Bagels: 1609 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 The groom recommends a deli egg on an everything bagel. Take It Away: 15 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Try the pastrami spiced turkey sandwich on sourdough with house dressing. Boylan Heights: 102 14th St NW, Charlottesville VA 22903 Excellent burgers, beers, and drinks on the Corner. Tavola: 826 Hinton Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Diana's favorite Italian restaurant. Mas: 904 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 A couple favorite for tapas and sangria. The Local: 824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Local New American cuisine.
Take a Hike
The close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park make Charlottesville a hiker's dream destination. Some of our favorite trails include Humpback Rock (for a short, steep hike to a summit), Old Rag (for a long hike with views and scrambles), Crabtree Falls (for a hike along a waterfall), and Spy Rock (for a forest walk and gorgeous summit).
Brewery Recommendations
Hazy Mountain Brewery: 240 Hazy Mountain Ln, Afton, VA 22920 The bride's favorite brewery, for the views and the vibes. South Street Brewery: 106 South Street West, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Located downtown, near the Space. Where Diana celebrated her 21st! Pro Re Nata Brewery: 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932 Three Notch'd Brewery: 520 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Blue Mountain Brewery: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920
Winery Recommendations
Grouped directionally from Charlottesville for convenience! – West – Veritas Winery: 151 Veritas Ln, Afton, VA 22920 Afton Mountain Vineyards: 234 Vineyard Ln, Afton, VA 22920 Valley Road Vineyards: 9264 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 – South – Blenheim Winery: 31 Blenheim Farm, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Eastwood Winery: 2531 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Cider Recommendations
Carter Mountain Orchard: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Potter's Craft Cider: 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Bold Rock Cidery: 1020 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA 22958
Monticello
Visit Thomas Jefferson's historic estate at Monticello for a tour and a dose of history.
Downtown Mall
Enjoy a walk down the tree-lined, brick-paved pedestrian outdoor mall and stop at some of Charlottesville's cutest bars, restaurants, and shops.