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It’s urban and bucolic, historic yet modern. There are boundless hiking trails, wedding venues, wineries, breweries, boutique retail shops, and theaters (not to mention more restaurant seats than there are people to fill them). It’s for the limitless adventurer, the wine-taster, the music-seeker, and the family searching for a new experience.
At Charlottesville Insider, our goal is simple: to showcase Charlottesville by curating our ideas about what makes it unique. Follow our insiders to see what’s new, find exclusive deals, or simply figure out how to spend your day in our favorite city.
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Gotta get away? Charlottesville’s array of inns, hotels, and unhotels (just wait for it) provide lots of options for your home away from home. Here are five of our favorites unique and boutique, locally owned hotels.
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The Tom Tom Festival is in full swing and the Inaugural Downtown Mall Block Party will be a cultural experience to remember! The Downtown Mall will be turning into a New Orleans-style festival for TWO nights! Friday, April 22 from 5pm-9pm and Saturday, April 23 from 12pm - 9pm.
Grab a drink from your favorite local bar, and take it with you onto the bricks. Check out galleries and shops, listen to live performances, and hang out with friends, old and new.
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📷: Tom Daly Photography (@tomdalyphoto) via tomtomfoundation.org
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Since 1977, Foxfield has been hosting nationally recognized steeplechase races in the heart of Virginia! This year's Spring Race is coming up on April 30!
The spring race card features flat racing over terrain, hurdle races, and timber races, with horses and jockeys from all over the United States. There are usually four hurdle races, one timber race, and one flat race.
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📷: Douglas Lees via @foxfieldraces
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Cville Burger Week is happening 4/20 - 4/26! Enjoy some of the best burgers in town from participating restaurants for only $8! 🍔
See all the participating restaurants here: https://c-villeburgerweek.com/
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📷@southandcentralcville via @cvilleburgerweek
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If you're thinking of making a trip out to Powhatan to visit @finecreekbrewing , it's definitely worth it. They are a small, family owned, rural brewery, not too far from us here in Charlottesville... and we might just be willing drive to the ends of the earth to try some of their Shrimp'n'Grits🍤🍻
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How about a delicious cocktail on the Petit Pois patio😍🍹
Their locally sources French dishes are incredible... we highly recommend you try the Shrimp Risotto.
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Head on out to Crozet to visit Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall. You can enjoy craft food from Chef Mike at @hops_kitchen or Detroit style pizza from @za_spot , while sipping on beer or wine from the tap, mountain views, and live music, all in a family and pet-friendly environment🍻
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If you haven't been to the Dairy Market yet... whatcha doin? We love everything in there, seriously - they're all SO GOOD. It's also perfect for the family or friend group who can never decide on getting the same thing to eat 😋
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📸: @quattrotizi
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Chaps is the perfect retro setting on the downtown mall & has premium quality ice cream, homemade donuts, and grill service🍦 They open at 8am every day (except on Sundays when they open at 9) - and the coffee is great!
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💗 Happy Valentine's Day to all of our Charlottesville lovers 💗
If you're still looking for a place to enjoy Valentine's day dinner, you can always try @tonic_cville - where half of their tables are reserved for walk-ins! Tonight's dinner is an "All Out For Love prix fixe menu, with three courses for $55 a person.
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And for all of you business owners who are looking for great photography, these images were taken by the incredibly talented @doahimagery 😍
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You mean these are EDIBLE?😛 Check out @carrielillycookieco for custom decorated sugar cookies for whatever occassion you choose that taste as good as they look!
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Have you ever checked out some of the amazing experiences our neighbors in Nelson County have to offer? One of our personal favorites is Crabtree Falls, which is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River🌊🌿
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The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the parking lot for travelers of all ages and abilities. More adventuresome hikers may continue along the 3-mile trail to the views of the falls and vistas of the Tye River Valley. The trails are open from dusk to dawn.
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Check out more information on Crabtree falls, along with other fun activities on our "12 Unique Things to Do in Charlottesville" Guide (link in bio)!
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Our friends over at @shopatdarling are hosting a Valentine's Day Maker Market with the cutest items from local woman-owned businesses. Grab some gifts for your Galentines or treat yourself!
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❤️ THIS SATURDAY, February 12th from 11am to 5pm ❤️
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