Guidebook for Earlysville

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Guidebook for Earlysville

Sightseeing

The home of Thomas Jefferson. The home and grounds are open. Check online for different tour times and tours.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
635 locals recommend
The home of Thomas Jefferson. The home and grounds are open. Check online for different tour times and tours.
I really like this tour. I found it really interesting. This is the home of the 5th president of the United States, James Monroe. Formally called Ashland, it is adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
127 locals recommend
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe Pkwy
127 locals recommend
I really like this tour. I found it really interesting. This is the home of the 5th president of the United States, James Monroe. Formally called Ashland, it is adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.

Arts & Culture

Beautifully designed by Thomas Jefferson, this University has some beautiful architecture.
251 locals recommend
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St N
251 locals recommend
Beautifully designed by Thomas Jefferson, this University has some beautiful architecture.
Wonderful selection of events. Upcoming events include Kris Kristofferson, Buddy Guy, live simulcast opera from The Met and a production of Oklahoma! Check schedule online for events and tickets.
99 locals recommend
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St
99 locals recommend
Wonderful selection of events. Upcoming events include Kris Kristofferson, Buddy Guy, live simulcast opera from The Met and a production of Oklahoma! Check schedule online for events and tickets.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia houses one of the finest indigenous Australian art collections in the world, rivaling many of the collections held in Australia
28 locals recommend
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA
400 Worrell Drive
28 locals recommend
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia houses one of the finest indigenous Australian art collections in the world, rivaling many of the collections held in Australia

Food Scene

The downtown mall is a pedestrian mall located in the heart of Charlottesville. There are unique shops, restaurants and several music venues. A great time to go is late in the afternoon. Do some shopping, stop for dinner and catch some music. Don't miss a visit to this part of town. A must experience, especially the Free Speech Monument.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
291 locals recommend
The downtown mall is a pedestrian mall located in the heart of Charlottesville. There are unique shops, restaurants and several music venues. A great time to go is late in the afternoon. Do some shopping, stop for dinner and catch some music. Don't miss a visit to this part of town. A must experience, especially the Free Speech Monument.
This is the local's place for bagels. As a transplant from New York I am a bagel snob, but even I have to admit these bagels are very, very good. There are three locations. Sometimes there is a bit of a line, but it moves quickly.
25 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagel Bakery
1418 Emmet St N
25 locals recommend
This is the local's place for bagels. As a transplant from New York I am a bagel snob, but even I have to admit these bagels are very, very good. There are three locations. Sometimes there is a bit of a line, but it moves quickly.
33 locals recommend
Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main St
33 locals recommend
Wonderful place that the locals love. Fresh baked goods plus a small restaurant in the back. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee. This is off the beaten track, so if you are adventurous and looking for a place that tourists wont ordinarily find, this is fun. Check out their menu online.
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill Dr
121 locals recommend
Wonderful place that the locals love. Fresh baked goods plus a small restaurant in the back. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee. This is off the beaten track, so if you are adventurous and looking for a place that tourists wont ordinarily find, this is fun. Check out their menu online.
Quirky little diner that is not on the pedestrian mall, but close by. Serves breakfast all day. Another favorite of locals. Check online for music and menus.
35 locals recommend
Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main Street
35 locals recommend
Quirky little diner that is not on the pedestrian mall, but close by. Serves breakfast all day. Another favorite of locals. Check online for music and menus.
This restaurant can be difficult to get a reservation at, so it's best to start trying in advance. It is tucked away in an alley with no signs outside and no way to know it is there. It is a door under a light in an alley. Tricky to find, and mostly locals eat there because of this. If you are up for an adventure, try this place. The food is delicious and the bar drinks are superb.
109 locals recommend
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SW
109 locals recommend
This restaurant can be difficult to get a reservation at, so it's best to start trying in advance. It is tucked away in an alley with no signs outside and no way to know it is there. It is a door under a light in an alley. Tricky to find, and mostly locals eat there because of this. If you are up for an adventure, try this place. The food is delicious and the bar drinks are superb.
This one is hard to describe. The chef is one of the more interesting in town. I'd call it bar food, but it's really not that. Maybe bar food elevated to another level? Local meat, local produce, house cured meat, good bar drinks. One of my favorite spots. There is a bar located in the basement.
11 locals recommend
Tavern & Grocery
333 W Main St
11 locals recommend
This one is hard to describe. The chef is one of the more interesting in town. I'd call it bar food, but it's really not that. Maybe bar food elevated to another level? Local meat, local produce, house cured meat, good bar drinks. One of my favorite spots. There is a bar located in the basement.
If you like Thai food and want a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place I would suggest. There are other places in town, but I like this for the quality of food and ease of getting to. Not in a fancy setting, but good, good Thai food. Currently closed for inside dining, but you can order ahead and pick up to eat at the cabin. Generally takes about 20 minutes from order to pick up time.
8 locals recommend
Thai Cuisine & Noodle House - Trad. Thai, Noodles, & Pho
2005 Commonwealth Dr
8 locals recommend
If you like Thai food and want a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place I would suggest. There are other places in town, but I like this for the quality of food and ease of getting to. Not in a fancy setting, but good, good Thai food. Currently closed for inside dining, but you can order ahead and pick up to eat at the cabin. Generally takes about 20 minutes from order to pick up time.
Another very delicious and uniquely Charlottesville place. The interior is a fun mix of old diner and movie posters with delicious food and good wine. Fun!
45 locals recommend
Bizou
119 W Main St
45 locals recommend
Another very delicious and uniquely Charlottesville place. The interior is a fun mix of old diner and movie posters with delicious food and good wine. Fun!
Very nice and calming interior. Good food.
47 locals recommend
Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main St
47 locals recommend
Very nice and calming interior. Good food.
This is a Charlottesville iconic restaurant. Really great food. Country French and good wine list.
83 locals recommend
C & O
515 E Water St
83 locals recommend
This is a Charlottesville iconic restaurant. Really great food. Country French and good wine list.
Modern French restaurant loved by C'ville.
41 locals recommend
fleurie restaurant
108 3rd St NE
41 locals recommend
Modern French restaurant loved by C'ville.
This is one of my Go-To places for dinner. A cute bistro setting with locally sourced French dishes. Fun, relaxed and delicious.
28 locals recommend
The Petit Pois Restaurant
201 E Main St
28 locals recommend
This is one of my Go-To places for dinner. A cute bistro setting with locally sourced French dishes. Fun, relaxed and delicious.
Really good burgers in a brick walled setting with TVs tuned to sports and good beer. Relaxed atmosphere with booths inside.
84 locals recommend
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main St
84 locals recommend
Really good burgers in a brick walled setting with TVs tuned to sports and good beer. Relaxed atmosphere with booths inside.
Do you like sushi? This is the place for you. Very nice restaurant with great sushi.
38 locals recommend
Ten
120 E Main St
38 locals recommend
Do you like sushi? This is the place for you. Very nice restaurant with great sushi.
Fun beer hall with some tables and bocci courts outside and inside there are picnic tables and lots of old school board games (like connect 4) to entertain you while you select from 30 beers on tap and some good food. Try the sausages and pretzels.
62 locals recommend
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston Ave
62 locals recommend
Fun beer hall with some tables and bocci courts outside and inside there are picnic tables and lots of old school board games (like connect 4) to entertain you while you select from 30 beers on tap and some good food. Try the sausages and pretzels.
Very small and relaxed. Delicious and fun.
105 locals recommend
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello Road
105 locals recommend
Very small and relaxed. Delicious and fun.
7 locals recommend
Chimm - Thai & Southeast Asian Restaurant
365 Merchant Walk Square
7 locals recommend
Carry out satellite store of the very popular Marie Bette. This one is located just off the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
11 locals recommend
Petite MarieBette
105 E Water St
11 locals recommend
Carry out satellite store of the very popular Marie Bette. This one is located just off the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
James Beard-nominated Chef Jose De Brito brings you everyday food from a classic French kitchen. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and an aperitif hour
9 locals recommend
Cafe Frank
317 East Main Street
9 locals recommend
James Beard-nominated Chef Jose De Brito brings you everyday food from a classic French kitchen. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and an aperitif hour
Food Court with multiple fun places to eat. It includes a bakery and wine shop. Also the home of Star Hill Brewery.
39 locals recommend
Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady Avenue
39 locals recommend
Food Court with multiple fun places to eat. It includes a bakery and wine shop. Also the home of Star Hill Brewery.
This little gem has fresh pasta to purchase along with a freezer full of pasta dishes for two to grab and go including eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan and baked stuffed shells. Highly recommend. What is better knowing you have a great pasta dish waiting at the end of a day of sight seeing?
9 locals recommend
Mona Lisa Pasta Inc
921 Preston Ave
9 locals recommend
This little gem has fresh pasta to purchase along with a freezer full of pasta dishes for two to grab and go including eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan and baked stuffed shells. Highly recommend. What is better knowing you have a great pasta dish waiting at the end of a day of sight seeing?
Fresh seasonal menu inspired by the Mediterranean
31 locals recommend
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main St
31 locals recommend
Fresh seasonal menu inspired by the Mediterranean
One of the closest places to the cabin to eat at about 25 minute drive. Casual dining and a great beer menu. You can purchase a growler to take with you if you find a beer you really love. Vegetarian burgers are available. Be sure to check out the specials on the blackboard on your way in.
31 locals recommend
Timberwood Grill
3311 Worth Crossing
31 locals recommend
One of the closest places to the cabin to eat at about 25 minute drive. Casual dining and a great beer menu. You can purchase a growler to take with you if you find a beer you really love. Vegetarian burgers are available. Be sure to check out the specials on the blackboard on your way in.
25 locals recommend
Brasserie Saison
111 E Main St
25 locals recommend
Delicious and fun American food.
42 locals recommend
The Fitzroy
120 E Main St
42 locals recommend
Delicious and fun American food.
44 locals recommend
The Bebedero
201 W Main St
44 locals recommend
54 locals recommend
Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main St
54 locals recommend
Wonderful food and sake. Try a sake flight!
16 locals recommend
North American Sake Brewery
522 2nd St SE
16 locals recommend
Wonderful food and sake. Try a sake flight!
8 locals recommend
Cou Cou Rachou
917 Preston Ave
8 locals recommend
Really great grilled cheese sandwiches along with soups and salads. Delicious!
ooey gooey crispy
224 West Main Street
Really great grilled cheese sandwiches along with soups and salads. Delicious!

Shopping

An outdoor mall area featuring restaurants, higher end clothing and home stores, such as Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma interspersed with smaller shops and restaurants. A large Regal movie theater is also at this locaiton
25 locals recommend
Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond St
25 locals recommend
An outdoor mall area featuring restaurants, higher end clothing and home stores, such as Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma interspersed with smaller shops and restaurants. A large Regal movie theater is also at this locaiton
23 locals recommend
Target
312 Connor Dr
23 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
975 Hilton Heights Rd

Essentials

Groceries and Emergencies
There are two Harris Teeter grocery stores. One is at the intersection of Airport Road and Rt. 29, the other at Emmet St. There is also a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in the area.
91 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
159 Community St
91 locals recommend
There are two Harris Teeter grocery stores. One is at the intersection of Airport Road and Rt. 29, the other at Emmet St. There is also a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in the area.
103 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic Rd
103 locals recommend
64 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2025 Bond St
64 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Wegmans
100 Wegmans Wy
50 locals recommend
If you need an emergency room, this is the place. It is located just off RT 29 near Airport Road.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center Proffit Road
3263 Proffit Rd
If you need an emergency room, this is the place. It is located just off RT 29 near Airport Road.
46 locals recommend
Kroger
1980 Rio Hill Center
46 locals recommend
Located a few miles from the cabin in Dyke, this is the closest place for necessities to the cabin. It features chips, sodas, peanut butter and the lime, along with a few packaged Boars head cold cuts,bakery items from Mission Home Bakery (cinnamon rolls, brownies, banana bread, etc), tubs of ice cream, milk, eggs and also a food area where you can purchase breakfast or lunch sandwiches. There are also gas pumps.
7 locals recommend
Maybelle's Market
8609 Dyke Rd
7 locals recommend
Located a few miles from the cabin in Dyke, this is the closest place for necessities to the cabin. It features chips, sodas, peanut butter and the lime, along with a few packaged Boars head cold cuts,bakery items from Mission Home Bakery (cinnamon rolls, brownies, banana bread, etc), tubs of ice cream, milk, eggs and also a food area where you can purchase breakfast or lunch sandwiches. There are also gas pumps.

Getting Around

Need a ride to the cabin from the airport? Just ask!
35 locals recommend
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
100 Bowen Loop
35 locals recommend
Need a ride to the cabin from the airport? Just ask!
Coming in by train is an option when you are visiting Charlottesville.
32 locals recommend
Charlottesville Amtrak station
810 W Main St
32 locals recommend
Coming in by train is an option when you are visiting Charlottesville.