The Downtown Mall has more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants housed in historic buildings along the city's Main Street. Convenient parking is in nearby garages and parking lots, as well as a free trolley service connecting the Downtown Mall to the University of Virginia.
The Saunders-Monticello Trail winds its way two miles up Carter Mountain to the entrance of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. With views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the trail winds its way toward Monticello and back in a very manageable four miles.