Best Destinations for Hiking Near Charlottesville
Charlottesville is often thought of as a quasi-metropolitan area, but don't forget about all the great hikes and day trips that are close to C'ville!
Discover Charlottesville’s Bookstores
We’re fortunate to have six independent bookstores, each distinctive, and each a repository for serendipity and discovery. When in Charlottesville, do as the literary romantics do. Visit our bookstores. Here’s a Guide to help you navigate each.
The Best Music in the Vineyard
Beginning in late September, The Festy officially became headquartered at Chisholm in a field carefully potted and partitioned into virtual boxes that allow small groups of vino-music fans to enjoy themselves in the fullness of Virginia’s autumnal countryside.
How to Virtually Attend this year’s Virginia Film Festival
Here’s what you need to know to enjoy this year’s Virginia Film Festival We know; you’re a cinephile and you had your heart set on attending this year's Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville.. But, for the first time in its storied history, due to the current pandemic, the 33rd Annual Virginia Film Festival will shift to a virtual format this year.
Inns in & Around Charlottesville
Want to stay somewhere slightly less conventional but still enjoy a relaxed setting, fine coffee, and turn-down service? Think about staying in one of a dozen boutique inns in or around Charlottesville. Our recommendations emphasize stylish settings for your stay, but two other details are key: location and price. Do you want to be in-town or on the perimeter? What about
5 Great Wine Events near Charlottesville this Fall
Looking for adventures in a vineyard this fall? Since wine tasting can happen safely in the great outdoors and fine vintages have been known to ease anxiety, area winemakers have put together a full calendar of events to appeal to those eager to go afield. Here’s our list of what’s best: 1. The Festy at Chisholm Vineyards Perhaps the most dramatic and
Hoos in Virginia Wine?
By Cameron Vest ‘15 Charlottesville and her surroundings boast 35 of the state’s 300+ vineyards. Not surprisingly some of the best are led by UVA alumni. We spoke with eight about their vineyards, their love of Charlottesville, and how their UVA experiences shaped the wineries they’ve built. But first, let's set the stage. Twelve years before the University of Virginia was established,
Quarantine Naturally in a Different Kind of Hotel
A Great Escape from Washington D.C. The hottest destination in local getaways is two miles outside Stanardsville. Getaway Shenandoah has been sold out all summer and remains so through October. A Sizzling Start-up Part glamping, part disappearing, Getaways are campgrounds, upfitted with socially-distanced “tiny houses” 8’ wide by 20’ long where you can book a stay in the woods to get away from
Quirk Hotel & Gallery Will Catch your Eye in Charlottesville
This Quirk Hotel, which opened in early March, is the second of what’s planned to be a string of boutique hotels, although the pandemic may alter that plan. The original Quirk, which boasts 73 extravagant rooms in an old department store Broad Street in downtown Richmond, has been widely acclaimed for its style and luxury, including a rooftop bar where
The Wool Factory is Charlottesville’s Sleekest Space
The Wool Factory, Charlottesville’s newest and most extravagant entertainment space, opened last month, just as the temperatures rose and we cinched our facemasks a little tighter. The founders are Dan Fitzhenry, Brad Uhl and Brandon Wooten, the talent behind the popular Grit Coffee in Charlottesville. A longtime in the development and carefully thought through, The Wool Factory's design doesn't miss
How to Shop Charlottesville
Charlottesville has a half-dozen retail zones where shopping possibilities concentrate. Here’s our short list.
Authentic Charlottesville Dining | Restaurants on the Downtown Mall, Charlottesville
Searching for chic restaurants and classic dishes? You'll find exquisite dining and an authentic taste of the town while perusing restaurants on the Downtown Mall, Charlottesville.
Best Places for Happy Hour in Charlottesville
It's nearing the end of the workday, and you need a place to grab cheap drinks. We've got you covered, with this list of Charlottesville's best happy hours.
The Six Best Burgers in Charlottesville
Here's our shortlist of the six tastiest burgers in Charlottesville.
Best Brunch in Charlottesville
From rough-and-tumble to refined, here are five recommendations sure to rekindle your spirits and restore you along the road to recovery.
Fine Dining in Charlottesville
The Charlottesville Guide has the latest list of the best fine dining restaurants in all of Charlottesville! Find your next upscale meal here.