Things to Do in Charlottesville
Right outside your door…
Charlottesville is one of America’s favorite residential cities! Charlottesville offers a rich and diverse community with great shopping, fantastic and cutting-edge dining opportunities, local farms and wineries, numerous historic and natural attractions, world-class educational facilities, a wide variety of entertainment choices, a plethora of outdoor recreation choices, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and so much more! The Lofts are located in the desirable Rio Road District, just steps from Pen Park and its playgrounds, hiking trails, tennis courts, and playing fields. Charlottesville is home to theatrical performances, a vibrant live music scene, gourmet events, outdoor and physical activities, historic tours and lectures, and, of course, UVa Sports!
Upcoming Events in Charlottesville
We invite you to check out Charlottesville’s upcoming events:
Bellair Farm Fall Fest
Celebrate Fall with hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and a variety of farm animals and create lasting memories.
YMCA Halloween Hustle
Join the YMCA Halloween Hustle in Charlottesville for a 10K or family Trick-or-Treat walk filled with festive fun. Registration required.
Harvest Hustle 5K & 10K
Enjoy a scenic race through Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville while supporting animal care and rescue efforts at Rikki’s Refuge!
Endless Options…
Charlottesville is known for world-class shopping, boasting boutiques, shops, and franchise locations that can’t be found for miles around! Charlottesville and the surrounding area are home to numerous historic sites, recreational areas, wineries and breweries, and more for those seeking entertainment. A rich cultural atmosphere offers even more activities, including art, theater, music, and more. Whether you’re looking for easy, familiar eats or wanting to dig into the rich and diverse local fare, The Lofts at Meadowcreek positions you in the best place to enjoy it all. Use the links below to begin experiencing all that Charlottesville has to offer:
Dining in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia, has become a foodie haven, a place for the gourmet and the culinary enthusiast to indulge a wide variety of tastes. Charlottesville residents are passionate about delicious food and dining, and local restaurants highlight the rich farming and agricultural abundance of the area. “Farm-to-table” cooking has always been a way of life in Charlottesville, a fact that is reflected in the local markets and grocery stores. Charlottesville offers a dazzling array of the freshest foods from the area. Below is a small sampling of some of Charlottesville’s many restaurants, grocery stores, wineries, breweries, and markets:
- Aberdeen Barn
- Albemarle Baking Company
- Anderson’s Catering
- Aroma’s Café
- Chang Thai
- Baja Bean Company
- The Bebedero
- Beer Run
- Blenheim Vineyards
- Blue Mountain Brewery
- Blue Ridge Pizza Company
- Bodo’s Bagels
- Boylan Heights
- Brixx Pizza
- Burton’s Grill
- C’ville Coffee
- C & O Restaurants
- Chandler’s Bakery
- Chaps Ice Cream
- Citizen Burger Bar
- Decipher Brewing
- DOMA Korean Kitchen
- Duner’s Grill
- Durty Nelly’s Pub
- Feast!
- Firefly Charlottesville
- Fleurie Restaurant
- Flying Fox Vineyard
- Foods of All Nations
- Forest Lakes Farmer’s Market
- Great Harvest Bread
- Greenberry’s Coffee
- Grit Coffee
- Hamilton’s at First & Main
- Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
- Himalayan Fusion Restaurant
- Hot Cakes
- Integral Yoga Natural Foods
- Ivy Inn Restaurant
- Jefferson Vineyards
- Kilwin’s Charlottesville
- King Family Vineyard
- Lampo Pizza
- Lazy Parrot Grill
- Lemongrass
- The Local
- Maya
- Mellow Mushroom
- The Melting Pot
- Michie Tavern
- Monsoon Siam Thai Restaurant
- Noodles & Co.
- Now & Zen
- Oakhart Social
- Otto
- The Organic Butcher
- Orzo
- Petit Pois
- The Pie Guy
- Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard
- Poke Sushi Bowl
- Pollak Vineyards
- Potters Craft Cider
- Public Fish and Oyster
- Revolutionary Soup
- Sedona Taphouse
- Shenandoah Joe Coffee
- South Street Brewery
- Splendora’s Gelato
- Starr Hill Brewery
- Sticks Kebab Shop
- Sultan Kebab
- Tavola
- TEN
- Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery
- Timberwood Grill
- Trinity Irish Pub
- Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
- Valley Road Vineyards
- Veritas Vineyards
- Virginia Smoke & Soul BBQ Co.
- The Virginian
- Vivace
- Wayside Takeout
- The Whiskey Jar
- Zocalo
Shopping in Charlottesville
Your Charlottesville apartment is convenient to shopping of all kinds, offering so many different experiences to enjoy. The Historic Downtown Mall and nearby Warehouse Districts include a diverse and extensive list of shopping opportunities, with shops that feature arts, imports, and one-of-a-kind fashions. The Barracks Road Shopping Center contains more than 80 unique shops and eateries offering original art, distinctive clothing, gadgets, and gifts for every taste, all joined by walkways dotted with fountains. The Pantops Shopping Center features electronics vendors, home décor shops, and everything in between. West Main and The Corner are a haven for Charlottesville’s diverse blend of independent retailers, and Charlottesville is also home to the more familiar shops you depend upon for clothing and accessories, beauty products and fragrances, gifts, toys, shoes, and more. Below is a small sampling of some of Charlottesville’s best and favorite shopping sites:
- A & W Collectables Antique Mall
- Artful Lodger
- The Barn Swallow
- Barracks Road Shopping Center
- Caspari Retail Showcase
- Circa
- City Clay
- City Market
- C’Ville Arts
- Eloise
- Fifth Season
- Folly Home Furnishings
- The Glass Palette
- Helen Storey Antiques
- Heyday Antiques & Vintage
- Historic Downtown Mall
- Ivy Nursery
- Jean Theory
- Les Yeux du Monde
- Magpie Knits
- Market Street Market
- Melody Supreme
- Michie Tavern Shops
- Music & Arts
- Nancy B’s House of Lights
- Oyster House Antiques
- Pantops Shopping Center
- Pawprints Boutique
- Quilts Unlimited
- Quince and Co
- Ragged Mountain Running Shop
- Rail Tales
- Rock Paper Scissors
- Scarpa
- Seminole Square Shopping Center
- The Shade Shop
- Shenanigans
- The Shops at Stonefield
- Suzanne Crane Fine Stoneware
- Snow’s Garden Center
- Treasures Through Time
- Tuel Jewelers
- Twice is Nice
- The Virginia Shop
- Vivian’s
Charlottesville Culture & Recreation
If you’re looking for a city that offers both culture and recreation in abundance, then Charlottesville, Virginia, is the place to be! Rich in art galleries, theaters, parks, and more, one could easily spend years exploring all that Charlottesville has to offer. We invite you to use these links to Charlottesville recreation and culture sites to plan your exploration – there are so many choices!
- AMF Kegler’s Lanes in Charlottesville
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville
- Barn Swallow Artisan Gallery
- Beaver Creek Reservoir Park
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Birdwood Golf Course
- Bozart Gallery and Fine Art Collective
- Common House
- C’Ville Arts
- Fridays After Five
- Greenbrier Park
- Ivy Creek Foundation
- The Jefferson Theater
- John Paul Jones Arena
- Kardinal Hall
- Lucky Blue’s Bar
- McGuffery Art Center
- Miller’s Downtown
- Mint Springs Valley Park
- Meadowcreek Golf Course
- McIntire Park
- Northside Library
- Old Trail Golf Club
- The Paramount Theater
- Pen Park
- Planet Fitness
- Regal Cinemas Stonefield 14 & IMAX
- Rapture Restaurant and Night Club
- Rivanna Roots Concert Series
- Rivanna Trail
- Second Street Gallery
- The Southern
- Ting Pavilion
- University of Virginia Library
- Violet Crown Charlottesville
- Virginia Discovery Museum
- Welcome Gallery
- The Whiskey Jar
- ZSP CrossFit
Historic Sites in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It is home to several historic sites that offer a glimpse into the past and provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to learn about significant events and figures in American history. Whether you’re interested in presidential history, architecture, or the early days of American settlement, Charlottesville offers a wealth of fascinating places to explore and learn about the rich history of the region. Here are some examples of sites to visit in historic Charlottesville:
Annual Events in Charlottesville
Explore all the vibrant attractions Charlottesville has to offer! This city provides something for everyone with fairs, food festivals, concerts, art shows, parades, events, recreational opportunities, and much more.
- Albemarle County Fair
- Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
- Bellair Farm Fall Fest
- Blessing of the Hounds
- Boar’s Head Resort Winter Wander
- C’ville Spectacular: July 4th Fireworks Show
- Chamber Music Festival
- Charlottesville Arts Festival
- Charlottesville Easter Egg Hunt
- Charlottesville Restaurant Week
- Charlottesville’s Grand Illumination
- Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
- Cville Sabroso Festival
- Fridays After Five
- Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival
- Happy Birthday America!!
- Historic Garden Week in Albemarle County
- Independence Day at Monticello
- James River Batteau Festival
- Juneteenth Events in Charlottesville
- Martha’s Market
- Monticello Wine Week
- Puzzled Bee Puzzle Crawl
- Rivanna Roots Riverside Concert Series
- Soul of Cville
- The Charlottesville Marathon
- Thursday Evening Sunset Series
- Tom Tom Festival
- Trick or Treat on the Lawn
- Veritas Illuminated
- Virginia Clay Festival
- Virginia Festival Of The Book
- Virginia Film Festival
- Walk-Up Farmers Market
Events & Activities in Charlottesville
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What residents are saying...
M. K. Horak
We have nothing but great things to say about the management and the apartment itself. Maintenance requests were attended to promptly when needed, appliances/fixtures are modern, the sq. footage is unbeatable for the rent, location is quiet but still within reach of grocery stores, and I love that we can have grill outs on the public patio. Plus granite counter tops, ceiling fan remotes, efficient heating/cooling, and fantastic natural light in every room.
