Adam & Lynn’s guidebook
Our Favorite Local Bites!
Best breakfast and lunch place in all the land! Open everyday until 3pm. Only 7 mins from the cottage. They also have an amazing homemade ice cream bar. We love the Jacks shop burger, homemade cinnamon rolls, and breakfast croissant. Do yourself a favor and order the chocolate lava cake that comes with homemade peanut butter ice cream.
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Jack's Shop Kitchen
14843 Spotswood TrailBest breakfast and lunch place in all the land! Open everyday until 3pm. Only 7 mins from the cottage. They also have an amazing homemade ice cream bar. We love the Jacks shop burger, homemade cinnamon rolls, and breakfast croissant. Do yourself a favor and order the chocolate lava cake that comes with homemade peanut butter ice cream.
ONLY THREE MILES FROM THE COTTAGE and hands down the best barbecue and smoked Mac n cheese in all the land and possibly the world. Samazing breakfast menu and everything is very reasonable. Open 9-3 weekdays and 9-5 on Saturdays. ALSO a great spot to grab food for your group if you don’t want to cook dinner because they will sell the meat and sides in bulk 🙌🏻. You can also grab some food on the way to wineries.
The Filling Station & No. 9 Catering Co.
ONLY THREE MILES FROM THE COTTAGE and hands down the best barbecue and smoked Mac n cheese in all the land and possibly the world. Samazing breakfast menu and everything is very reasonable. Open 9-3 weekdays and 9-5 on Saturdays. ALSO a great spot to grab food for your group if you don’t want to cook dinner because they will sell the meat and sides in bulk 🙌🏻. You can also grab some food on the way to wineries.
Less than 5 mins from the cottage. Newly built Scandavian style barn on a lake with great indoor and outdoor atmosphere, coffee, and bagels. They also have a drive through. I like the French toast bagel with maple pistachio cream cheese, avocado bagel, and Sunshine Coast home made soda.
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Murphy's Coffee & Bagel House
26 Buck DrLess than 5 mins from the cottage. Newly built Scandavian style barn on a lake with great indoor and outdoor atmosphere, coffee, and bagels. They also have a drive through. I like the French toast bagel with maple pistachio cream cheese, avocado bagel, and Sunshine Coast home made soda.
This place is a must! Just opened last year and it’s like a gourmet indoor food court with awesome interior design and history. Has numerous food options and amazing ice cream so it’s a great place to go with a group or on a rainy day.
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Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady AvenueThis place is a must! Just opened last year and it’s like a gourmet indoor food court with awesome interior design and history. Has numerous food options and amazing ice cream so it’s a great place to go with a group or on a rainy day.
Best tacos!! And on the downtown mall which is fun! We recommend the naan tacos.
FARMacy Café, food truck and caterer
Best tacos!! And on the downtown mall which is fun! We recommend the naan tacos.
We enjoy the brussel sprouts, cheese platter, and steak with blue cheese.
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The Local
824 Hinton AveWe enjoy the brussel sprouts, cheese platter, and steak with blue cheese.
Famous bagel place in Charlottesville that started at UVA's campus. Very reasonably priced! My husband loves the deli egg on the everything bagel and I love the everything bagel with their homemade strawberry cream cheese. Sooo good!
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveFamous bagel place in Charlottesville that started at UVA's campus. Very reasonably priced! My husband loves the deli egg on the everything bagel and I love the everything bagel with their homemade strawberry cream cheese. Sooo good!
Wonderful local French cafe. Make sure to check the hours before heading over. They also just opened a location on the downtown mall! I love the stuffed French toast, hot chocolate made with ganache with homemade marshmallows, and lemon ricotta pancakes.
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrWonderful local French cafe. Make sure to check the hours before heading over. They also just opened a location on the downtown mall! I love the stuffed French toast, hot chocolate made with ganache with homemade marshmallows, and lemon ricotta pancakes.
Vivace
2244 Ivy RdBeautiful outdoor seating. We love the goat cheese dip and the specials.
This is the perfect stop after going to Kings Family Vineyard. Really cool indoor and out door seating. Shipping containers retrofitted, bistro lights, live music, playground, multiple food vendors.
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Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeThis is the perfect stop after going to Kings Family Vineyard. Really cool indoor and out door seating. Shipping containers retrofitted, bistro lights, live music, playground, multiple food vendors.
If you want an experience, huge portions, and gourmet taste this place is amazing. Don’t let the German theme scare you off. The red bell pepper soup with crab meat is AMAZING along with the pork chop. These are usually on the specials menu. If you’re going on the weekend you may want to call ahead about wait time or make a reservation. It is a very popular spot. 20 mins North of the cottage.
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Bavarian Chef
5102 S Seminole TrailIf you want an experience, huge portions, and gourmet taste this place is amazing. Don’t let the German theme scare you off. The red bell pepper soup with crab meat is AMAZING along with the pork chop. These are usually on the specials menu. If you’re going on the weekend you may want to call ahead about wait time or make a reservation. It is a very popular spot. 20 mins North of the cottage.
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StBest burger in town. Make sure you get the onion rings!
Our favorite local Thai place. Located on the downtown mall. It's not famous, it's kind of a hole in the wall. BUT it is owned by the nicest Thai guy in the world, and you can't beat the $5 plate of chicken Pad Thai!
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Chimm - Thai & Southeast Asian Restaurant
365 Merchant Walk SquareOur favorite local Thai place. Located on the downtown mall. It's not famous, it's kind of a hole in the wall. BUT it is owned by the nicest Thai guy in the world, and you can't beat the $5 plate of chicken Pad Thai!
Amazing sandwiches and coffee. We usually pick one up on the way to Kings Family Vineyard :).
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Ivy Provisions
2206 Ivy RdAmazing sandwiches and coffee. We usually pick one up on the way to Kings Family Vineyard :).
If you like the finer things in life, this is your place!
We recommend the brussel sprouts (when in season), salad with apples, the pork loin, and pizza. And the smores and gearhart chocolate desserts are worth every penny!
Street parking can be hard to find, so give yourself a little bit of time for that.
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Oakhart Social
511 W Main StIf you like the finer things in life, this is your place!
We recommend the brussel sprouts (when in season), salad with apples, the pork loin, and pizza. And the smores and gearhart chocolate desserts are worth every penny!
Street parking can be hard to find, so give yourself a little bit of time for that.
Kilwins Charlottesville
313 E Main StGet yoself some dessert on the downtown mall!
Ummm yes! We're not sure how Charlottesville was able to land a Duck Donuts (they are only located in the Outer Banks!). But please do yourself a favor and get one of their melt in your mouth made to order fresh hot cake donuts with an array of toppings. You will feel like you've been living a donut lie! It is located in the outdoor walking shops of Stonefield.
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Duck Donuts
2075 Bond StUmmm yes! We're not sure how Charlottesville was able to land a Duck Donuts (they are only located in the Outer Banks!). But please do yourself a favor and get one of their melt in your mouth made to order fresh hot cake donuts with an array of toppings. You will feel like you've been living a donut lie! It is located in the outdoor walking shops of Stonefield.
CAVA
1200 Emmet St NA Mediterranean version of Chipotle. If you like healthy food this place is the jam!
Mas
904 Monticello RdYummy tapas and great Sangrias.
Literally the best gourmet pasta in all of Charlottesville for only $9. Located on the downtown mall. Only available to go and comes in a cup. Order the beef option!
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Luce
110 2nd St NWLiterally the best gourmet pasta in all of Charlottesville for only $9. Located on the downtown mall. Only available to go and comes in a cup. Order the beef option!
Barbeque Exchange
102 Martinsburg AveVoted best bbq in Va. Soooooo good! 30 mins from the cottage.
Located by the UVA hospital and UVA campus. Definitely a huge local favorite.
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Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main StLocated by the UVA hospital and UVA campus. Definitely a huge local favorite.
Yummy tacos and wings. Their homemade churros with apple pie filling and chocolate dipping sauce will blow your mind. It is located across from the UVA campus so street parking is hard to find. We typically park in the parking garage. Because of that it might be a hard spot to eat if you have little kids with you.
Asado Wing & Taco Company
1327 West Main StreetYummy tacos and wings. Their homemade churros with apple pie filling and chocolate dipping sauce will blow your mind. It is located across from the UVA campus so street parking is hard to find. We typically park in the parking garage. Because of that it might be a hard spot to eat if you have little kids with you.
Vision BBQ & Catering
Right across the street from the cottage! Great spot if you want some gourmet lunch or dinner options but don’t feel like driving far. Also has AMAZING dessert if you just want to stop in for dessert!
5924 Seminole Trail
Right across the street from the cottage! Great spot if you want some gourmet lunch or dinner options but don’t feel like driving far. Also has AMAZING dessert if you just want to stop in for dessert!
Our Favorite Things To Do in Cville!
Whether you are a wine connoisseur, foodie, avid hiker, historian, or shopaholic you are going to love Charlottesville!
This place is beautiful. There is plenty of grass to sit on and kids to run around on. You can also bring your own food and buy fresh baked baguettes. We love to stop by Trader Joes and grab cheese, then Ivy Provisions and head over. On some days they have food trucks. Check their Facebook page to find out when. Be sure to go to Pro Re Nata for dinner after.
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King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmThis place is beautiful. There is plenty of grass to sit on and kids to run around on. You can also bring your own food and buy fresh baked baguettes. We love to stop by Trader Joes and grab cheese, then Ivy Provisions and head over. On some days they have food trucks. Check their Facebook page to find out when. Be sure to go to Pro Re Nata for dinner after.
Take a walk on the outdoor brick paved historic downtown mall.
For food we like Luce, Cinema Taco, Citizen Burger, Thai Fresh, Christians pizza, Kilwins (for dessert), and Marie Bette Petite. For shopping I love the Darling Consignment Shop.
Parking Tip: The Water St parking garage is a great spot to park. The first hour is free, every hour after that is only $2.50. But you can also get your parking ticket validated at Chaps. They have amazing homemade ice cream :).
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Downtown Mall
Take a walk on the outdoor brick paved historic downtown mall.
For food we like Luce, Cinema Taco, Citizen Burger, Thai Fresh, Christians pizza, Kilwins (for dessert), and Marie Bette Petite. For shopping I love the Darling Consignment Shop.
Parking Tip: The Water St parking garage is a great spot to park. The first hour is free, every hour after that is only $2.50. But you can also get your parking ticket validated at Chaps. They have amazing homemade ice cream :).
On Thursday evenings in the summer enjoy free live music. The apple cider donuts are famous and they are a must! This infamous orchard is located on a mountaintop so there is a beautiful 360 view of Charlottesville and the Blueridge mountains. You can go apple picking, enjoy apple cider, wine tasting, made to order food, and Bold Rock hard cider. It is also close to Monticello if you need to a place to unwind after touring it. Keep in mind it closes at 5pm, except on Thursdays in the summer.
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Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailOn Thursday evenings in the summer enjoy free live music. The apple cider donuts are famous and they are a must! This infamous orchard is located on a mountaintop so there is a beautiful 360 view of Charlottesville and the Blueridge mountains. You can go apple picking, enjoy apple cider, wine tasting, made to order food, and Bold Rock hard cider. It is also close to Monticello if you need to a place to unwind after touring it. Keep in mind it closes at 5pm, except on Thursdays in the summer.
Thomas Jefferson's home is a must! It is quit incredible to walk through. Tickets are cheaper on the website than if you buy them in person. Wear comfortable shoes as a lot of walking is involved and give yourself at least four-five hours for the visit.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson's home is a must! It is quit incredible to walk through. Tickets are cheaper on the website than if you buy them in person. Wear comfortable shoes as a lot of walking is involved and give yourself at least four-five hours for the visit.
This is a little farther out. But it has a beautiful nursery/garden, shop, great food, and homemade ice-cream. It is also close to Barboursville Vineyard if you want to make a day of it!
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The Market at Grelen
15091 Yager RdThis is a little farther out. But it has a beautiful nursery/garden, shop, great food, and homemade ice-cream. It is also close to Barboursville Vineyard if you want to make a day of it!
We enjoy walking around the outdoor shops at Stonefield. It has local boutiques, restaurants, and shopping. It also boasts a movie theater and outdoor grassy area.
Our favorite places to eat at Stonefield are Duck Donuts, Burtons Grill, and Mezah.
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The Shops at Stonefield
2100 Hydraulic RdWe enjoy walking around the outdoor shops at Stonefield. It has local boutiques, restaurants, and shopping. It also boasts a movie theater and outdoor grassy area.
Our favorite places to eat at Stonefield are Duck Donuts, Burtons Grill, and Mezah.
April-November on Saturdays downtown Charlottesville has an amazing farmers market! There is incredible food from tons of local vendors, produce, fresh flowers, pastries, bread, and boutiques. Most vendors accept credit cards but having some cash won't hurt. Go hungry!
OPENING DAY: APRIL 6TH
April - October
Saturdays, 7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
November 2 - November 23
Saturdays, 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Charlottesville City Market
100 E Water StApril-November on Saturdays downtown Charlottesville has an amazing farmers market! There is incredible food from tons of local vendors, produce, fresh flowers, pastries, bread, and boutiques. Most vendors accept credit cards but having some cash won't hurt. Go hungry!
OPENING DAY: APRIL 6TH
April - October
Saturdays, 7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
November 2 - November 23
Saturdays, 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
For those who love beautiful views and great hiking!
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Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayFor those who love beautiful views and great hiking!
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnFamous Charlottesville winery!
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdWanna get away? Off-roading trail leading up to Shenandoah National Park. You’ll find quiet places for solitude and fishing holes for native trout.
4x4 needed. No ATVs or dirt bikes.
Rapidan Wildlife Management Area
1926 Red Bird DrWanna get away? Off-roading trail leading up to Shenandoah National Park. You’ll find quiet places for solitude and fishing holes for native trout.
4x4 needed. No ATVs or dirt bikes.
Our favorite winery. Voted best tasting room in America! 20 mins north of the cottage. You can grab Jacks Shop on the way for lunch or a burger from the 106 sandwich pub on the way back for dinner or the Bavarian Chef .
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Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood RdOur favorite winery. Voted best tasting room in America! 20 mins north of the cottage. You can grab Jacks Shop on the way for lunch or a burger from the 106 sandwich pub on the way back for dinner or the Bavarian Chef .
Merrie Mill Farm
Merrie Mill FarmFun funky vibes inside and beautiful outdoor space.
For The Family
We have three little ones so we have the scoop on amazing family spots in Charlottesville!
Wonderful and fun place for the whole family. Located on the downtown mall so you can walk around as well and grab a bite to eat!
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Virginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main StWonderful and fun place for the whole family. Located on the downtown mall so you can walk around as well and grab a bite to eat!
Meade Park
300 Meade AveThis is a really fun waterpark with a very cheap entrance fee.
Kings Family Vineyard is our favorite vineyard to bring the kids to! There is a huge grassy area that the kids can run around on, you can bring your own food, and there are beautiful horses for the kids to visit. You can top off the day with a visit to Chiles Peach Orchard that is nearby.
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King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmKings Family Vineyard is our favorite vineyard to bring the kids to! There is a huge grassy area that the kids can run around on, you can bring your own food, and there are beautiful horses for the kids to visit. You can top off the day with a visit to Chiles Peach Orchard that is nearby.
They have tons of fun activities for the kiddos, apple picking, space to run around, kid friendly food, and amazing apple cider donuts and hard cider!
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Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailThey have tons of fun activities for the kiddos, apple picking, space to run around, kid friendly food, and amazing apple cider donuts and hard cider!
We love Chris Greene Lake! If you packed bathing suits it is worth the trip! It has a huge sandy area, a kids mushroom, hiking, fishing, and you can rent kayaks and canoes for only $5 an hour. There is a small entrance fee.
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Chris Green Lake Park
4748 Chris Greene Lake RdWe love Chris Greene Lake! If you packed bathing suits it is worth the trip! It has a huge sandy area, a kids mushroom, hiking, fishing, and you can rent kayaks and canoes for only $5 an hour. There is a small entrance fee.
Hike the Graves Mill Trail along this road. It follows the Rapidan River into the Shenandoah National Park. Relatively flat trail with water holes to play in or rest.
Check the All Trails app for coordinates if needed.
Graves Mill Road
Graves Mill RoadHike the Graves Mill Trail along this road. It follows the Rapidan River into the Shenandoah National Park. Relatively flat trail with water holes to play in or rest.
Check the All Trails app for coordinates if needed.
These caverns are amazing and make for a memorable day trip. This is a great adventure if rain has ruined your outdoor plans.
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Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdThese caverns are amazing and make for a memorable day trip. This is a great adventure if rain has ruined your outdoor plans.
Riverview Park
1909 Chesapeake StFun playground with paved walking path alongside the river.