Guidebook for Charlottesville

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Guidebook for Charlottesville

Parks & Nature

Search "Skyline Drive" on www.nps.gov It's a 105mile stretch drive with 75 overlooks. If you are looking to see the most of Shenandoah National Park's scenery, this is definitely worth looking into.
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Shenandoah National Park
3655 US-211
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Search "Skyline Drive" on www.nps.gov It's a 105mile stretch drive with 75 overlooks. If you are looking to see the most of Shenandoah National Park's scenery, this is definitely worth looking into.
Humpback Rocks offers a breathtaking panoramic of the Shenandoah Valley. However, this trail can be very strenuous and is not for everyone.
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Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Picnic Area
Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway
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Humpback Rocks offers a breathtaking panoramic of the Shenandoah Valley. However, this trail can be very strenuous and is not for everyone.

Sightseeing

One of my favorite trails. A good choice if you are looking for a leisurely hike for all fitness levels. Beautiful falls when it has rained recently.
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Crabtree Falls
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One of my favorite trails. A good choice if you are looking for a leisurely hike for all fitness levels. Beautiful falls when it has rained recently.

Drinks & Nightlife

A little bit of a drive, but a good stop if you are in the area. Great beers and great atmosphere with plentiful outdoor seating during the summer months. No reservation required.
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys Run
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A little bit of a drive, but a good stop if you are in the area. Great beers and great atmosphere with plentiful outdoor seating during the summer months. No reservation required.
A little bit of a drive, but by far my favorite brewery at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their pizza is amazing. A must-stop if you are in the area doing some hiking. No reservation required.
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd
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A little bit of a drive, but by far my favorite brewery at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their pizza is amazing. A must-stop if you are in the area doing some hiking. No reservation required.
Very pretty scenery and some of the best Virginia wine near Charlottesville. No reservation required.
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln
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Very pretty scenery and some of the best Virginia wine near Charlottesville. No reservation required.
Best value in terms of wine tasting. Over 25 great tasting Virginia wines for only $10 (you will be compelled to buy one on your way out). Plenty of room to relax afterwards. No reservation required.
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd
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Best value in terms of wine tasting. Over 25 great tasting Virginia wines for only $10 (you will be compelled to buy one on your way out). Plenty of room to relax afterwards. No reservation required.
Probably the best view at any of the local vineyards overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Has a pleasant covered outdoor terrace to enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend. No reservation required.
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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank Rd
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Probably the best view at any of the local vineyards overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Has a pleasant covered outdoor terrace to enjoy the scenery. Highly recommend. No reservation required.
Small music venue that allows for an up-close artist experience. Often times hosts local bands, but can attract larger names passing through during the week.
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The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St S
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Small music venue that allows for an up-close artist experience. Often times hosts local bands, but can attract larger names passing through during the week.
Outdoor concert venue during the summer months that also hosts beer/wine festivals periodically.
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Концертная площадка Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main St
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Outdoor concert venue during the summer months that also hosts beer/wine festivals periodically.
Largest concert/event venue in Charlottesville attracting some of the most well known artists. One should definitely check their event schedule when passing through.
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Арена «Джон-Пол-Джонс»
295 Massie Rd
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Largest concert/event venue in Charlottesville attracting some of the most well known artists. One should definitely check their event schedule when passing through.
Recently renovated indoor music venue that hosts a variety of artists and genres. My personal favorite, a perfect balance between venue-size and the artists that play there.
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The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main St
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Recently renovated indoor music venue that hosts a variety of artists and genres. My personal favorite, a perfect balance between venue-size and the artists that play there.

Food Scene

Best Mexican food downtown. A good place to grab a margarita and a quick bite before a night out. No Reservation required.
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Mono Loco
200 W Water St
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Best Mexican food downtown. A good place to grab a margarita and a quick bite before a night out. No Reservation required.
Best made-from-scratch pizza in Charlottesville. They don't always deliver late night, but worth the pick up or stopping in as they have a great beer selection as well. No reservation.
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Mellow Mushroom
1321 W Main St
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Best made-from-scratch pizza in Charlottesville. They don't always deliver late night, but worth the pick up or stopping in as they have a great beer selection as well. No reservation.
I probably eat here 3x times a week, not even kidding. Perfect if you want something fast and healthy for lunch. No reservation, there may be a line at lunch time.
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Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main St
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I probably eat here 3x times a week, not even kidding. Perfect if you want something fast and healthy for lunch. No reservation, there may be a line at lunch time.
Best brewery in proximity to downtown. Good local beers at a place that won't hurt your wallet. Good atmosphere for a quality beer stop before going downtown to eat. No reservation required.
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South Street Brewery
106 South Street West
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Best brewery in proximity to downtown. Good local beers at a place that won't hurt your wallet. Good atmosphere for a quality beer stop before going downtown to eat. No reservation required.
Great burgers and expansive beer selection. If you are looking for something relatively quick with a good craft beer. No reservation required.
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Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main St
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Great burgers and expansive beer selection. If you are looking for something relatively quick with a good craft beer. No reservation required.
This is a very popular place to start the night as it is a good balance of fine food and cocktails at reasonable prices. There is often a DJ there on the weekends past 10:30 as well. No reservation.
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Zocalo
201 E Main St
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This is a very popular place to start the night as it is a good balance of fine food and cocktails at reasonable prices. There is often a DJ there on the weekends past 10:30 as well. No reservation.
Upscale atmosphere with the best tapas-style sushi in town. They have particularly nice martinis and cocktails at the bar. Reservation recommended: (434) 295-6691
120 E Main St
120 East Main Street
Upscale atmosphere with the best tapas-style sushi in town. They have particularly nice martinis and cocktails at the bar. Reservation recommended: (434) 295-6691
Fine dining with a wide menu selection. Probably one of my favorite places for a long sit-down meal. Reservations recommended: (434)295-6649
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Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main St
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Fine dining with a wide menu selection. Probably one of my favorite places for a long sit-down meal. Reservations recommended: (434)295-6649
Amazing upscale dining on the downtown mall. This is the place to go if you want the best steak in town. However, wallets be warned. Reservation recommended: (434) 817-7080
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The Downtown Grille
201 W Main St
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Amazing upscale dining on the downtown mall. This is the place to go if you want the best steak in town. However, wallets be warned. Reservation recommended: (434) 817-7080

Arts & Culture

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The Rotunda
1826 University Ave
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