Stay: THE QUIRK

where: 499 w main st.

Perfectly situated between the Downtown Mall and UVA’s famed Grounds, this hip boutique hotel wows with art, dining, and a sweet rooftop bar.

Pro-Tip: Cocktails with the best birds-eye view of Charlottesville — what’s not to love?

Day 1

EAT, DRINK & FEAST THE SENSES where: pippin hill farm & vineyards, 5022 plank rd., north garden, va

The Vintner’s Table experience at Pippin Hill sums up the best of Charlottesville: the beauty and bounty of these fertile hills; the culinary dazzle of Pippin Hill’s kitchen; and great food paired with excellent wines from this very soil. This memorable experience includes a custom 4-course or elevated 5-course food and wine pairing.

CIDER PIT-STOP Explore Belmont AFTER PIPPIN HILL MAKE A BEELINE where: potter’s craft cider TO BE JUST 1350 arrowhead valley rd. where: 407 d monticello rd.

Good craft cider is always worth a Be Just is just what shopping hen savvy marketers rolled out a Virginia tourism stop but the towering stone walls should be: inspiring, fresh, of this former church turned-artist campaign more than 50 years ago, taglines and unique. This neighborhood enclave-cum-cider hall makes it studio/showroom offers branding were barely a thing. But “Virginia is truly unique. housewares and décor of for Lovers” hit a bull’s-eye, and remains iconic, for good reason. exceptional quality and W Pro-Tip: Try the Pippin Cuvée, imagination. There’s so much to love about Virginia and no better place than made from 100% Virginia-grown Charlottesville for discovering it all. Albemarle Pippin apples (grown at Pro-tip: Need a hostess gift, Pippin Hill), barrel fermented and wedding present or souvenir? Whether you’re a wine lover, history lover, outdoor lover, architecture bottle conditioned. Say no more. lover, or whether you’re a foodie or fashionista, a horticulture fan or horse fanatic or fiend, Charlottesville offers much to charm Dinner in Belmont (take your pick!) and delight. True it’s one of America’s loveliest college towns, and so much more. The Charlottesville Airport offers easy access (with MAS TAPAS TAVOLA various airport shuttle options, including one offering a wine/ where: 904 monticello rd. where: 826 hinton ave. brewery tour) and it’s a jaw-dropping gorgeous drive from points This buzzy Belmont eatery is a A local favorite, Tavola is north or south, making Charlottesville an ideal wedding weekend Charlottesville original, serving cozy and friendly, serving up authentic rustic Italian fare full destination, family vacation spot or romantic getaway. up delish Spanish tapas and wine, with a lively atmosphere as of heart and soul. yummy as the food. Think of our Pippin Hill Explorers Guide as your updated “Virginia Pro-Tip: Make a reservation— is for Lovers” dating manual. (*Disclaimer, if you indeed must Pro-Tip: Go early and don’t be it’s a popular spot! Go early for a depart after 72 hours, we bear no responsibility for heartbreak.) afraid to sit at the bar. cocktail at Tavola’s Cicchetti Bar, tucked down an . Day 2 Day 3

RISE AND SHINE, BREAKFAST BREAKFAST AT BODO’S BAGELS AT MARIEBETTE where: 505 preston ave. where: 700 rose hill dr. Every college town worth its salt has a great bagel shop, and Fuel up for another full day with killer Charlottesville is no exception. Bodo’s is a staple. Fresh, filling baked goods and the best brunch in town. and fun. (Pippin Hill serves their bread – so good!) Pro-Tip: The line moves fast, so don’t be deterred. And grab a to- Pro-Tip: Go early on weekends, but if go bag for late afternoon snacking or travel noshing. crowded, never fear, there’s a second location on the Downtown Mall.

WALK THE LAWN AT UVA where: 400 emmet st. TOUR OF THOMAS MEANDER ALONG The Lawn on The Grounds is haloed ground in TJ’s town. This JEFFERSON’S THE SAUNDERS- UNESCO World Heritage Site is the center of Thomas Jefferson’s MONTICELLO MONTICELLO TRAIL Academical Village and home to the classic Rotunda at the north where end and Old Cabell Hall at the south with the Pavilions and Lawn where: 931 thomas : 931 thomas jefferson pkwy. rooms connecting them. jefferson pkwy.

Okay, you probably didn’t This easy, accessible trail is REFUEL AT need us to tell you to go see an arboreal wonderland, with SELVEDGE BREWING Monticello. But go! It’s a beautiful native trees, ample where: 1837 broadway st. US history refresher course, shade and a good sampling of plus Architecture 101 and Sample culinary-inspired beers and locally sourced fare at this some of the stellar hiking in the Agriculture 101, all in one. The restaurant/taproom located at The Wool Factory, a newly restored Charlottesville area. Begin at 19th-century textile mill. Slavery Tour is a must. Carter’s Mountain on gravel paths and boardwalks and end at the Monticello Visitor Center. GO MALL DINNER AT (of a different sort) ON THE PETIT POIS CHARLOTTESVILLE where: 201 e main st. DOWNTOWN MALL When Pippin Hill co-founders where: e main st. Dean and Lynn crave French bistro food, Petit Pois is the The Downtown Mall is the place. Centrally located on pippin hill hub of Charlottesville’s dining, the Downtown Mall, it’s très farm & vineyards entertaining, and shopping district, authentic but with locally 5022 plank rd., and one of the country’s longest sourced ingredients. north garden, va malls. Pro-Tip: Dean and Lynn Pro-Tip: Get your caffeine fix at recommend the Beet Salad and Left: Illustration of Pippin Hill Petite Marie Bette or Mudhouse, or Trout Amandine with Green Head Gardener Diane Burns a cocktail at C&O. From April to Beans, Almonds, Capers. September, check out Fridays After Five for live music on the Mall.