In case you are like me and want fun things to do as a local (or visitor!) here’s a list of activities I have loved :)
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Food
Outdoor Activities
The roof of this parking garage near UVA is a fun place for sunset viewing! There are often other people watching, and sometimes people play music on guitar or sing. It’s a vibe!
Culbreth Parking Garage
I love this farmer’s market - it has a GREAT taco tent, and lots of other fun food options and local products. I love to make it an excursion and buy myself brunch and flowers while I’m there!
The Farmers Market at IX
Lavender farming!! My cousin and I got fresh lavender and turned it into homemade perfume - it smells AMAZING
White Oak Lavender Farm
Restaurants
It’s like a little slice of Italy 🥹 Delicious pizza, amazing vibes, cute restaurant. Highly recommend getting pizza here! You may have to wait (it’s amazing, so worth it) but they also have fantastic drinks at the bar inside and next door ;)
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
This place has great food and great happy hour deals! My friends and I often come here after work.
Timberwood Grill
Best Chinese I’ve had in Charlottesvillee
The Red Lantern
Very fun vibes and all you can eat (and make!!)
Seoul Korean BBQ & Hotpot
Amazing Thai food. Plus the inside has cute decorations. They are also gluten free inclusive!
Monsoon Siam
Best tacos in C-Ville, I stand by that. Just go see for yourself right now!!
El Tako Nako
Good food and a fun way to order (you share small dishes as a table!)
Mas
Other Food & Drinks
So creamy and fun flavors!!
Moo Thru Charlottesville
Great house dressing - if you go you gotta get a sandwich that has it!
Take It Away Sandwich Shop, UVa Corner
I’m not the biggest fan of tea but they had a tea that I really enjoyed!! Super cozy too.
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
Literally a hole in a wall, the most charming little pasta walk up restaurant!! Order from the window and take it to the downtown mall seating or have a picnic!
Luce Pasta
Arts & Entertainment
Eat good food AND watch a movie? Yes please :) plus they have drinks!!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville
Went on my first date with my fiancé to Fridays, so it holds a special place in my heart <3
Fridays After Five Line-UP - Ting Pavilion
Local Favorites
K Nails (andK Nails 2) are amazing!
Nail Salon 22911 | K Nails & Spa of Charlottesville, VA 22911 | Nails ...
Food
This is the BEST street tacos in Charlottesville. On top of being absolutely delicious (great flavors, well cooked tender meat, amazing sauce and toppings), they are always so friendly. I highly recommend this!!
El Tako Nako
My boyfriend had a gift card for this place, and we left our first visit (of many) feeling like we’d discovered a hidden gem. I got tacos and he had pupusas, and both were amazing! Also, their prices can’t be beat. We’ve eaten there for less than $20...
