The Boyd's Guidebook

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The Boyd's Guidebook

Food scene

Price: $$$• This is one of our absolute places to eat! All of their pizzas are amazing (our favorite is the Hellboy), as are their cocktails, salads, apps, sandwiches, etc. Seriously, you can't go wrong! *currently only doing takeout orders at their new location in the IX Park*
105 locals recommend
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello Road
105 locals recommend
Price: $$$• This is one of our absolute places to eat! All of their pizzas are amazing (our favorite is the Hellboy), as are their cocktails, salads, apps, sandwiches, etc. Seriously, you can't go wrong! *currently only doing takeout orders at their new location in the IX Park*
Price: $$•• Within walking distance, Kardinal Hall is a modern take on an Alpine-inspired Bier Hall & Bier Garden. Located in the historic art-deco Coca-Cola building built in 1939, the repurposed warehouse & bottling plant is situated in Charlottesville’s Midtown area between Downtown and UVA.
62 locals recommend
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston Ave
62 locals recommend
Price: $$•• Within walking distance, Kardinal Hall is a modern take on an Alpine-inspired Bier Hall & Bier Garden. Located in the historic art-deco Coca-Cola building built in 1939, the repurposed warehouse & bottling plant is situated in Charlottesville’s Midtown area between Downtown and UVA.
Within walking distance, Marie Bette offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, and baked goods. You really can't go wrong here. We highly recommend their pastries; particularly their canelés, croissants, pecan sticky buns for take-out.
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill Dr
121 locals recommend
Within walking distance, Marie Bette offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, and baked goods. You really can't go wrong here. We highly recommend their pastries; particularly their canelés, croissants, pecan sticky buns for take-out.
Price: $••• Best bagels in town! Affordable and a local staple for both breakfast and lunch. There’s always a line for a reason! *currently drive through only - recommend checking the menu beforehand* Our go-to sandwiches: Deli egg on an everything bagel with American cheese Hot pastrami provo(lone) with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo on an everything bagel
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston Ave
143 locals recommend
Price: $••• Best bagels in town! Affordable and a local staple for both breakfast and lunch. There’s always a line for a reason! *currently drive through only - recommend checking the menu beforehand* Our go-to sandwiches: Deli egg on an everything bagel with American cheese Hot pastrami provo(lone) with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo on an everything bagel
Great BBQ close by - within walking distance if you want to stretch your legs a bit. Breakfast biscuits and lunch, with chill vibes. *Photos above are of their old space. New address is 600 Concord Avenue*
23 locals recommend
Ace Biscuit & Barbecue
600 Concord Ave
23 locals recommend
Great BBQ close by - within walking distance if you want to stretch your legs a bit. Breakfast biscuits and lunch, with chill vibes. *Photos above are of their old space. New address is 600 Concord Avenue*
Essentially a food court of local restaurants. Home to Starr Hill Brewery’s Charlottesville location and a great spot to grab lunch and dinner. Within walking distance! Check out their website to see the full-range of options!
39 locals recommend
Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady Avenue
39 locals recommend
Essentially a food court of local restaurants. Home to Starr Hill Brewery’s Charlottesville location and a great spot to grab lunch and dinner. Within walking distance! Check out their website to see the full-range of options!
Located in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), this is one of our top favorite BBQ spots. Worth the drive!
68 locals recommend
Smoked Kitchen & Tap
2025 Library Ave
68 locals recommend
Located in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), this is one of our top favorite BBQ spots. Worth the drive!
We love Mas! Seasonal and locally sourced menu, amazing food, sangria, cocktails, etc. Don’t miss the Carne Asada or the Bacon-Wrapped Dates! **they fill up quickly and do not take reservations. Arrive early if you’re looking to get in right away.
160 locals recommend
Mas
904 Monticello Rd
160 locals recommend
We love Mas! Seasonal and locally sourced menu, amazing food, sangria, cocktails, etc. Don’t miss the Carne Asada or the Bacon-Wrapped Dates! **they fill up quickly and do not take reservations. Arrive early if you’re looking to get in right away.
Price: $••• Within walking distance and a local favorite. They have multiple locations throughout Charlottesville, but the Preston location is where the roast their beans. Grab a drink and pick up a bag or two to take home!
52 locals recommend
Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters
945 Preston Ave
52 locals recommend
Price: $••• Within walking distance and a local favorite. They have multiple locations throughout Charlottesville, but the Preston location is where the roast their beans. Grab a drink and pick up a bag or two to take home!
Long time local favorite with a huge collection of beer. Good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
77 locals recommend
Beer Run
156 Carlton Rd
77 locals recommend
Long time local favorite with a huge collection of beer. Good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Love breakfast tacos? Love tacos? Look no further!
59 locals recommend
Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SE
59 locals recommend
Love breakfast tacos? Love tacos? Look no further!
Price: $$$$ A long-time Charlottesville favorite. Nice for a dinner out!
116 locals recommend
The Local
824 Hinton Ave
116 locals recommend
Price: $$$$ A long-time Charlottesville favorite. Nice for a dinner out!
Outer Banks Boil Company
722 Rio Road West

Wineries & Cider

Located in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), King Family has beautiful mountain views and great wine. Take a picnic or see if they’re hosting food trucks!
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
259 locals recommend
Located in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), King Family has beautiful mountain views and great wine. Take a picnic or see if they’re hosting food trucks!
Beautiful views and a lovely place to relax. Food on-site; check their website for reservations and guidelines.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank Rd
207 locals recommend
Beautiful views and a lovely place to relax. Food on-site; check their website for reservations and guidelines.
262 locals recommend
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln
262 locals recommend
157 locals recommend
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd
157 locals recommend
95 locals recommend
Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim Farm
95 locals recommend
95 locals recommend
Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
95 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Potter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley Road
42 locals recommend
55 locals recommend
Castle Hill Cider Llc
6065 Turkey Sag Rd
55 locals recommend

Breweries

Within walking distance, Random Row offers indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of parking. Light fare offered for both kids and adults. Lots of toys inside to keep kids entertained. 1/2 off growler fills on Tuesdays! Please feel free to use the growlers in the Airbnb.
35 locals recommend
Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston Ave
35 locals recommend
Within walking distance, Random Row offers indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of parking. Light fare offered for both kids and adults. Lots of toys inside to keep kids entertained. 1/2 off growler fills on Tuesdays! Please feel free to use the growlers in the Airbnb.
Grab food from the Dairy Market and enjoy a beer inside or out!
8 locals recommend
Starr Hill Downtown
946 Grady Avenue
8 locals recommend
Grab food from the Dairy Market and enjoy a beer inside or out!
51 locals recommend
Champion Brewing Company
324 6th St SE
51 locals recommend
Within walking distance, this is one of the newer breweries in town. Nice place to grab a beer and chill at a picnic table.
10 locals recommend
Rockfish Brewing Company
900 Preston Ave
10 locals recommend
Within walking distance, this is one of the newer breweries in town. Nice place to grab a beer and chill at a picnic table.
Sake! If you’re not familiar and are feeling adventurous, North American Sake Brewery is fantastic. Super friendly owner and staff, willing to answer any and all questions about sake. All sake is made in-house - check them out!
16 locals recommend
North American Sake Brewery
522 2nd St SE
16 locals recommend
Sake! If you’re not familiar and are feeling adventurous, North American Sake Brewery is fantastic. Super friendly owner and staff, willing to answer any and all questions about sake. All sake is made in-house - check them out!

Family-Friendly

Walk-in “craft bar” for kids and adults!
The Hive
1747 Allied St
Great park nearby with a small spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of swings! The parking lot is small and tight, but street parking is an option. *Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
Greenleaf Park
1598 Rose Hill Dr
Great park nearby with a small spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of swings! The parking lot is small and tight, but street parking is an option. *Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
Great park with a large spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of space to run! *Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
7 locals recommend
Forest Hills Park
1022 Forest Hills Ave
7 locals recommend
Great park with a large spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of space to run! *Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
Right next to Shenandoah Joes! Perfect for grabbing a coffee and visiting the playgrounds - we’ll within walking distance. The toddler playground is down the big hill by the pavilion.
9 locals recommend
Washington Park Recreation Center
1001 Preston Ave
9 locals recommend
Right next to Shenandoah Joes! Perfect for grabbing a coffee and visiting the playgrounds - we’ll within walking distance. The toddler playground is down the big hill by the pavilion.

Grocery Shopping

Located in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Harris Teeter is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to Bed Bath and Beyond.
91 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
159 Community St
91 locals recommend
Located in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Harris Teeter is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to Bed Bath and Beyond.
Whole Foods is about 5 minutes away, just off of the US-Route 250 bypass.
103 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic Rd
103 locals recommend
Whole Foods is about 5 minutes away, just off of the US-Route 250 bypass.
Located in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Kroger is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to the ABC store.
46 locals recommend
Kroger
1980 Rio Hill Center
46 locals recommend
Located in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Kroger is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to the ABC store.

Activities

Rivanna River Company is owned by a great couple who have made a huge impact on the Rivanna River. They’ve made it more accessible - the river that runs right through the middle of Charlottesville! Check out their site for tours and rental equipment, as well as the Rivanna Roots Concert Series this summer.
50 locals recommend
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High St
50 locals recommend
Rivanna River Company is owned by a great couple who have made a huge impact on the Rivanna River. They’ve made it more accessible - the river that runs right through the middle of Charlottesville! Check out their site for tours and rental equipment, as well as the Rivanna Roots Concert Series this summer.
Accessible by walking trail at McIntire Park - ten minute walk/two minute drive from the Airbnb.
8 locals recommend
Charlottesville Skate Park
425 US-250 BYP
8 locals recommend
Accessible by walking trail at McIntire Park - ten minute walk/two minute drive from the Airbnb.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
635 locals recommend
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain Trail
214 locals recommend
IX Art Park is home to North American Sake Brewery, Brazos Tacos, and Three Notch’d Brewery. It’s within walking distance of the downtown mall and is a great place to catch a concert or let kids play.
69 locals recommend
IX Art Park
522 2nd St SE
69 locals recommend
IX Art Park is home to North American Sake Brewery, Brazos Tacos, and Three Notch’d Brewery. It’s within walking distance of the downtown mall and is a great place to catch a concert or let kids play.