Cynthia's Guidebook
Shopping!
An antique shop - extraordinary!
A & W Collectables Antique Mall
3714 Richmond RdC-Ville Weekly
415 E Main StLook up online for current events!
Barnes and Noble, lots of restaurants and local shops.
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Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NBarnes and Noble, lots of restaurants and local shops.
At Barracks shopping center- all things VA and UVA! - have you tried their Hubbs- chocolate covered peanuts yet? Only sold in the winter- yum! And makes a great gift!
The Virginia Shop
1047-B Emmet St NAt Barracks shopping center- all things VA and UVA! - have you tried their Hubbs- chocolate covered peanuts yet? Only sold in the winter- yum! And makes a great gift!
This photo doesn’t show the warmth of this art shop. Featuring excellent pottery, jewelry, paintings and all are local artists who grace the walls of this adorable Gordonsville spot. Visit all the local shops on Maine street and then have lunch or dinner at the Barbecue Exchange-
Annie Gould Gallery
109 S Main StThis photo doesn’t show the warmth of this art shop. Featuring excellent pottery, jewelry, paintings and all are local artists who grace the walls of this adorable Gordonsville spot. Visit all the local shops on Maine street and then have lunch or dinner at the Barbecue Exchange-
Our Recommendations...
Ace Biscuit & Barbecue
600 Concord AveDowntown- locally owned- yum!
A unique garden center, pick your own, take a walk, and lunch place- Very upscale and beautiful!
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The Market at Grelen
15091 Yager RdA unique garden center, pick your own, take a walk, and lunch place- Very upscale and beautiful!
Excellent food and the wine selection and service is fabulous- our favorite spot!
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Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main StExcellent food and the wine selection and service is fabulous- our favorite spot!
Very interesting decor...like super cool, has food trucks and music and is over the hills in Keswick..a new vineyard and foodie destination.
Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard
594 Merrie Mill FarmVery interesting decor...like super cool, has food trucks and music and is over the hills in Keswick..a new vineyard and foodie destination.
great food right off of the downtown mall...fresh, and authentic
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Sultan Kebab
333 2nd St SEgreat food right off of the downtown mall...fresh, and authentic
An excellent BBQ spot which was on Food Network. It’s in an adorable town and makes a perfect lunch or dinner spot at the end of your shopping trip. Very laid back; order at the counter and sit at your picnic table. Inside and outside dining.
It closes at 8, so get there in time!
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Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg AveAn excellent BBQ spot which was on Food Network. It’s in an adorable town and makes a perfect lunch or dinner spot at the end of your shopping trip. Very laid back; order at the counter and sit at your picnic table. Inside and outside dining.
It closes at 8, so get there in time!
Sightseeing
Walk the Green and check out where Edgar A. Poe studied- or just enjoy the beauty of Jefferson’s creation. It is quite beautiful.
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The Rotunda
1826 University AveWalk the Green and check out where Edgar A. Poe studied- or just enjoy the beauty of Jefferson’s creation. It is quite beautiful.
James Madisons Montpelier
11350 Constitution HwyJefferson’s best buddy’s estate.
Food scene
North of here, and a beautiful drive. The best place for BBQ in the cutest town of Gordonsville...baked beans, the tastiest cornbread, ribs, and pulled pork are the highlights for us but there is so much more. closes at 8 so get on up there early!
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Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg AveNorth of here, and a beautiful drive. The best place for BBQ in the cutest town of Gordonsville...baked beans, the tastiest cornbread, ribs, and pulled pork are the highlights for us but there is so much more. closes at 8 so get on up there early!
The best wine, and Italian cuisine in the city...and I am Italian and Spanish...so the place is always packed but you can get lucky at the bar. A must try is the fresh burrata with pesto and toast points with a red.
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Tavola
826 Hinton AveThe best wine, and Italian cuisine in the city...and I am Italian and Spanish...so the place is always packed but you can get lucky at the bar. A must try is the fresh burrata with pesto and toast points with a red.
Tailgating while watching Sunday Polo...enough said..Spring through Fall and the golf cart comes to you with wine that is pretty tasty!
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King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmTailgating while watching Sunday Polo...enough said..Spring through Fall and the golf cart comes to you with wine that is pretty tasty!
A vineyard we love and has the most scenic drive. It boasts a conservatory replete with banana trees-not kidding. Bring your own picnic to eat at their tables in the conservatory or out on the ski chalet type deck overlooking the lake. You can also picnic on the expansive lawn near the lake. The wine and chocolates are delicious...very cool spot.
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Glass House Winery
5898 Free Union RdA vineyard we love and has the most scenic drive. It boasts a conservatory replete with banana trees-not kidding. Bring your own picnic to eat at their tables in the conservatory or out on the ski chalet type deck overlooking the lake. You can also picnic on the expansive lawn near the lake. The wine and chocolates are delicious...very cool spot.
Just up the road on route 20...A vineyard that has won some serious awards probably because the vines originated in Italy and brought by the owner! Though we know the soil has a lot to do with the taste of the grape, you get the picture, this guy is a long time winemaker. The wine is delicious and the stone patio makes you feel as if you are in Italy. Very close and worth the time. The food is the perfect accompaniment to the wine.
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdJust up the road on route 20...A vineyard that has won some serious awards probably because the vines originated in Italy and brought by the owner! Though we know the soil has a lot to do with the taste of the grape, you get the picture, this guy is a long time winemaker. The wine is delicious and the stone patio makes you feel as if you are in Italy. Very close and worth the time. The food is the perfect accompaniment to the wine.
Because you can't mention vineyard without noting PIppin HIll. Check to see if there is a wedding going on. the wine is good as is the food and the views of the mountains are quite beautiful.
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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdBecause you can't mention vineyard without noting PIppin HIll. Check to see if there is a wedding going on. the wine is good as is the food and the views of the mountains are quite beautiful.
Taken from the idea of Eats in NYC there are many restaurants in a converted downtown Dairy Factory...something for everyone and near Cardinal Hall Brewery...sausages and games anyone?
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Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady AvenueTaken from the idea of Eats in NYC there are many restaurants in a converted downtown Dairy Factory...something for everyone and near Cardinal Hall Brewery...sausages and games anyone?
If you are in Charlottesville, you have to go to the Mall...music, restaurants, Chaps Icecream, Kilwin's Ice Cream and Fudge, Revolutionary Soup..all homemade in a grungy below ground restaurant..great for a chilly rainy day...and there's so much more..
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Downtown Mall
If you are in Charlottesville, you have to go to the Mall...music, restaurants, Chaps Icecream, Kilwin's Ice Cream and Fudge, Revolutionary Soup..all homemade in a grungy below ground restaurant..great for a chilly rainy day...and there's so much more..
The only place for great coffee, french pastry, and bread...need I say more?
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrThe only place for great coffee, french pastry, and bread...need I say more?
There are three places and all are in Charlottesville, best bagels, salads, spreads and the coffee is great!
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Bodo's Bagel Bakery - UVA "Corner"
1609 University AveThere are three places and all are in Charlottesville, best bagels, salads, spreads and the coffee is great!
Best Sushi in town...hands down, unless you go to Ten...but who has that much money? Also right off of the Downtown Mall
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Now & Zen
202 2nd St NWBest Sushi in town...hands down, unless you go to Ten...but who has that much money? Also right off of the Downtown Mall
Sultan Kebab
333 2nd St SEExcellent food and location-right next to the downtown mall!
The Bebedero
201 W Main StKilwins Charlottesville
313 E Main StBest new ice cream joint- delicious and on the Downtown Mall
Probably the best breakfast in town… been around forever and it’s the real deal, great egg dishes, flapjacks and more- old timey feel and southern hospitality.
The Nook
Probably the best breakfast in town… been around forever and it’s the real deal, great egg dishes, flapjacks and more- old timey feel and southern hospitality.
Stuff to do
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StFive star rating and right down the road!
Preddy Creek Trail Park
3690 Burnley Station RdUp the road for moderate hikes, we love it there...
Make stuff from glass! A very approachable family owned studio. check them out on line to see what is going on!
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The Glass Palette – Interactive Glass Art Studio
1304 E Market StMake stuff from glass! A very approachable family owned studio. check them out on line to see what is going on!
Albemarle Anglers
1129 Emmet St NGot fish? They can help!
Lots of shows and movies, check out their listings on line..located on the downtown mall and an iconic venue that is quite beautiful.
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Paramount Theatre
215 E Main StLots of shows and movies, check out their listings on line..located on the downtown mall and an iconic venue that is quite beautiful.
Embodies downtown C’ville vibe. Outdoor art, concerts, great taco spot and wholistic doggie shop. “Oh and Three Notch Brewery!”
Take a look online for current happenings.
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IX Art Park
522 2nd St SEEmbodies downtown C’ville vibe. Outdoor art, concerts, great taco spot and wholistic doggie shop. “Oh and Three Notch Brewery!”
Take a look online for current happenings.