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June 26, 2021
Charlottesville, VA
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Kat & Joe

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Things To Do + Eat

We're so excited to share some of our Charlottesville favorites with you!

The Market at Bellair

2401 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
, (434) 971-6608

Yes, it's a deli in a gas station, but it's one of the best sandwiches in town! Joe's Pick: The Earlysville: Sweet ham, golden turkey, bacon, smoked gouda, lettuce, tomato, and herb mayo on sourdough. Kat's Pick: Ednam: Maple turkey, bacon, havarti, avocado, lettuce, tomato, no mayo, sub honey mustard, on GF wrap.

Take It Away Sandwich Shop

115 Elliewood Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
, (434) 295-1899

Take It Away is Joe's #1 requested Charlottesville lunch. Walking distance from UVA Main Grounds and any of the hotels on W. Main. Joe's Pick: Virginia Ham and Turkey Combo on French w/ Swiss LTO + House Dressing (the dressing is the most important part!!) Kat's Pick: Smoked Turkey on GF w/ Asiago LTO + Brown Mustard

Bodo's Bagels

505 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
, (434) 293-5224

A Charlottesville tradition. Joe's Pick: Deli Egg w/ Cheddar on Everything Kat's Pick: Everything with Veggie Cream Cheese (for Joe)

Belle

407 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
, (434) 328-8755

If you want more than just a bagel for breakfast, this is the spot. Belle makes the best breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and pastries from scratch every morning and has a great patio to grab a drink and a snack in the evenings. Joe's Pick: Breakfast Sandwich #2 - bacon, cheddar, folded egg, muffin Kat's Pick: Cinnamon Roll and Iced Coffee

Blue Moon Diner

606 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
, (434) 980-6666

Across the street from The Quirk Hotel, this is Kat and Joe's favorite breakfast spot. Great for breakfast burritos (+ drinks, if it's that kind of morning).

Continental Divide

811 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
, (434) 984-0143

Aka "CD," this Tex-Mex spot is Kat and Joe's top pick for dinner. CD doesn't take reservations so best to get in early, but it's worth the wait. You only need one recc here, and it's the nachos + a margarita.

Bang!

213 2nd Street Southwest, Charlottesville, VA 22902
, (434) 984-2264

Funny name, great food! We love Bang! for small plates, cocktails, and plenty of GF options. Our Picks: Grilled Broccolini with Sesame Cashew Sauce, Grilled Local Mushrooms with Whipped Feta, and one of their 40+ martinis

Carter Mountain Orchard and County Store

1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902
, (434) 977-1833

This mountaintop orchard features spectacular views of Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're in town Thursday night, be sure to stop in for the Thursday Night Sunset Series.

Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market

1351 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932
, (434) 823-1583

Peaches will be in season in late June, so we recommend checking out Chiles Peach Orchard, especially if you have kids in town with you! Pick your own peaches and fresh peach ice cream are the specialties here.

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA
, (434) 924-0311

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, UVA's Main Grounds and Rotunda are worth a look if you haven't visited.

Monticello

931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
, (434) 984-9800

Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.

James Monroe's Highland

2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
, (434) 293-8000

Highland, formerly Ash Lawn–Highland, located adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, was the estate of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

5022 Plank Road, North Garden, VA 22959
, (434) 202-8063

One of Charlottesville's best-known wineries for a reason. Pippin Hill has beautiful mountain views, great wines, and lots of outdoor seating, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon.

Afton Mountain Vineyards

234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA 22920
, (540) 456-8667

Arguably the best mountain views of any winery in the Charlottesville area, and the wine's not too bad either!

Knight's Gambit Vineyard

2228 Lake Albemarle Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
, (434) 566-1168

One of the smaller wineries in the Charlottesville area, this one is a favorite for it's proximity to downtown and the dogs who hang out in the tasting room.

Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm

200 Seven Oaks Farm, Greenwood, VA 22943
, (434) 996-6292

Another great Charlottesville winery, this is where Kat and Joe took their engagement photos. Pick up lunch at Greenwood Market on your way!

Pro Re Nata

6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932
, (434) 823-4878

Check out Pro Re Nata for it's huge patio, great local beer, and expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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