ZipTrips
Trip guides › Virginia › Charlottesville

Things to do in Charlottesville: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made cultural day trip in Charlottesville, Virginia, with 5 stops in order.

Cultural trip

Charlottesville Arts

5 stops · about 7 hr of stops · ~$98 per person

Immerse yourself in Charlottesville's arts, local history, and culture with a non-zigzagging journey spanning the Historic Downtown Mall and the historic grounds of the University of Virginia.

  1. 1

    The Nook

    415 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    The Nook, Charlottesville

    Enjoy a classic, hearty breakfast at Charlottesville's original diner, open on the Downtown Mall since 1951.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
  2. 2

    McGuffey Art Center

    201 2nd St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    McGuffey Art Center, Charlottesville

    Walk just three blocks northwest to explore one of the oldest artist-run cooperative art associations in the country.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
  3. 3

    The Bradbury Cafe

    300 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    The Bradbury Cafe, Charlottesville

    Head back down to the pedestrian mall for a casual and delicious lunch at this beautifully preserved historic venue.

    ★ 4.1 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
  4. 4

    The Fralin Museum of Art

    155 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA
    The Fralin Museum of Art, Charlottesville

    Head west to UVA's campus to view a collection of nearly 14,000 objects from ancient times to contemporary masterpieces.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
  5. 5

    C & O Restaurant

    515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
    C & O Restaurant, Charlottesville

    Cap off your evening back downtown in a rustic, converted railway depot for legendary French-style country bistro dining.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$65 per person · Directions

Make it yours. Open ZipTrips to add or remove stops, share the plan with friends and get turn-by-turn directions between every stop.

Open ZipTrips

Trips are planned with AI from current Google Search results, and every stop is matched to a real place on Google Maps. Hours, prices and availability change — check before you go.

Nearby trip guides