Things To Do

Thistlerock Mead Company

Beautiful corner of the world, excellent Mead and cut your own flowers

Potter's Craft Cider

Old church that now houses Potter's Cider

Monticello

Old Rag Mountain

Intense longer hike, beautiful views

Humpback Rock

A hike that can range from 2-4 miles, easier than the Old Rag hike. Still steep but shorter.

Ivy Creek Foundation

Right around the corner from our house, lovely trails and nature walks.

Oakencroft Farm & Winery

Beautiful property with lovely trails. Amazing modern architecture.

Citizen Burger Bar

High end hamburgers and other good basic food-vegetarian options available. Good bar. Downtown Mall

MarieBette Café and Bakery

Local french cafe, great pastries and sandwhiches.

The Farmers Market at IX

You'll see Kara here on the wedding day petting dogs, gazing at babies and picking up flowers for our wedding.

Fire and Ice

Owned and operated by a friend. NOT just for men only as it appears on the website.

Kardinal Hall

Alpine Inspired Craft Beer Hall

Bodo's Bagels

Locations around town, great local bagels (including sandwhiches)

Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Great local brewery. Wide range of choices.

The Rotunda

The cornerstone of the UVA grounds, designed by Jefferson and became the template for most American Colleges.

Taste of China

Humbly nestled in a strip mall. Peter Chang's original Charlottesville venture-best Chinese food in town. Tell them Comer and Kara sent you.

Iron Paffles & Coffee

Remarkable and unexpected combination of flavors.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia

Excellent art museum at UVA

Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival

30 minute drive from Charlottesville, artists community

Downtown Mall

Pedestrian walkway, movie theater, music venues, restaurants and shops.