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Tom is an award-winning professional photojournalist, specializing in magazine-style documentary photography. Tom documents weddings in the region of Charlottesville, VA, the mid-Atlantic, New England and California. In addition to weddings, Tom is well known for his concert and travel photography. In his spare time, he eats watermelon by the truckloads. (more…)
200 W Water Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Mono Loco is Charlottesville’s original nouveau-Latin restaurant. Bringing together the exotic and the local, Mono Loco blends the New World tastes of Latin cuisine with vibrant, fresh, local (and—whenever possible—organic) food, including “The Best of What’s Around™” produce. Located just off the Downtown Mall, Mono Loco serves dinner seven nights each week. (more…)
109 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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The Box’s kitchen serves Pan-Asian American entrees in a friendly and lively atmosphere. Their focus is on local and organic ingredients blended with intricate sauces, home-made broths, and exceptional noodles. Lots of choices for carnies, omnies, vegans and vegetarians! (more…)
234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, Virginia 22920
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Afton Mountain Vineyards is one of Virginia’s pioneer farm wineries, with the oldest of their vines dating back to the 1970s. They make Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, of course, but they also make wines found at few other Virginia wineries—Gewürztraminer and Sangiovese. (more…)
2244 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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The Chef and Owner Angelo Vangelopoulos began his restaurant career at a very young age working for his father, Thomas, a Greek immigrant who came to the United States in search of the American dream. He continued his food education with trips to France, Italy, and Greece, learning about the culture of food and wine in Europe. (more…)
110 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Whether you idolized the Jackson 5, fell in love to Human Nature, or learned to moonwalk to Billie Jean, Who’s Bad is THE ULTIMATE music-and-dance driven Michael Jackson homage. This band of professionals relentlessly elevate the legacy of pop music’s King, always pushing themselves to be more precise, to raise the level of excitement and awe, while embodying Michael Jackson’s mission to bring people together of all races, genders, and cultures through music. (more…)
5898 Free Union Rd, Free Union, Virginia 22940
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Treat you loved ones to a buffet by “Chef Tony Catering” with entrees like roasted king salmon with mushroom sauce & sautéed peppers, in a romantic greenhouse setting. (more…)
1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
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The best fine dining on the red-hot Charlottesville restaurant scene. World-class service. The list goes on and on. Looking for a little romance? An unforgettable Virginia family reunion location? The ultimate Charlottesville wedding venue? We’ve got all that… and so much more. Clifton memories are here for the making. Consider yourself cordially invited to make some of your own. (more…)
Virginia is the 5th largest producer of wines in the United States. The wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail have all been inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s vision of winemaking. He believed that “we could, in the United States, make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly of the same kinds, but doubtless as good”. The Monticello AVA wineries have easily surpassed Jefferson’s dreams for Virginia wine.
With deep historic significance and lush vineyard views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our region hosts travelers from around the world. Member wineries take the greatest pleasure in welcoming visitors to sample their wines, relax in the bucolic countryside and share their pride in Virginia’s wine-making heritage, all brought to you by our proud Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers’ Society.
The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are one of the most beautiful and iconic parts of the American landscape. The mountains are home to the Blue Ridge Parkway, known as America’s Favorite Drive, and a portion of the Appalachian Trail, one of the most visited footpaths in the world.
The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers the perfect opportunity to experience the wonder of this scenic landscape.
In its own quiet way, Charlottesville offers a culinary destination to make any foodie salivate and restaurants that can go plate-to-plate with any city across the country.
With an appetite for excellence, the entrepreneurial restaurateurs of Charlottesville operate more than 500 independent restaurants, cafes, bistros, grills and pubs.
These are people who are passionate about good food and great dining who make the most of abundant farming and agriculture in the area. The area hasn’t adopted a “farm-to-table” approach – here, it’s just a way of life. Always has been. Always will be.
The result is a dazzling array of menus that draw on the freshest foods of the region: organic produce, handmade cheeses, free-range poultry and grass-fed beef, all expertly prepared with a nod to regional traditions plus flavor influences from around the world. French? Japanese? Southwestern? Indian? Thai? You’ll find it all alongside pulled pork, biscuits and black-eyed peas and traditional Virginia fare.
The Virginia Cavaliers, the name of all athletic teams officially representing the University of Virginia in collegiate sports, have been members of the Atlantic Coast Conference since it’s inception in 1953. They boast 25 NCAA Division 1 varsity sports, with 18 NCAA national championships in various programs. Distinguished sports alumni have gone on to win Olympic medals, including the 4 medals won in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
A dynamic place where history is intertwined with a thriving city center. This vibrant historic district is replete with live theater, music and cinema. Enjoy the limitless dining choices and specialty shops for every taste, all located along seven blocks on brick- and tree-lined streets once walked on by Jefferson, Madison and Monroe.
The classic and the contemporary dwell side by side, creating an energy and excitement that draws praise from the Washington Post, New York Times and numerous magazines that all rate Charlottesville as one of the “Top 10 Places” for you and your family to visit.
The Brew Ridge Trail is self-guided, so you can visit any brewery you want, in any order, during their regular business hours.
Each brewery offers Sample Tastings of their craft beers, allowing you to try out a variety of what they produce. Otherwise, draft beer and bottled beer (or cider) are generally available, and growler fills can be purchased for selected brews.
Charlottesville has myriad of music venues including the The Southern, The Jefferson Theatre, The Paramount Theatre, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Miller’s, and John Paul Jones Arena. Live music can be found everywhere you go in this town.
“The Corner” is group of student stores, bookstores, restaurants and bars that stretches along University Avenue in Charlottesville, Va. The corner encompasses approximately 7 blocks in the center of campus and is the hub for all student activity at the University.
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As the home of founding father Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville is home to many historical sites such as Rotunda, Monticello, Montpelier, and Michie Tavern.
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5102 S Seminole Trl, Madison, VA
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Hearty German fare for your Guten Appetit!
Known throughout the United States, and even internationally, for its inspired cuisine and gemütlichkeit, or cheery conviviality, The Bavarian Chef restaurants have garnered acclaim from magazines such as Bon Appetit and continue to be featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Virginian-Pilot as a top-rated German restaurant. (more…)
