Bridget & Michael
Things To Do
The Lawn
Part of Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village -- stroll by day, streak by night!
The Corner
Strip of restaurants, shops, and bars bustling with UVA students! Check out The Virginian, Charlottesville's oldest restaurant, for their famed Mac and Cheese and Boylan Heights for burgers, curly fries, and local beer.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Thomas Jefferson's iconic home at Monticello, with daily tour options
Downtown Mall
Historic pedestrian mall lined with coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Mud House and Marie Bette are great for coffee. We also love The Whiskey Jar and Citizen Burger for comfort bites. Check out the Saturday Farmer's Market next to the Water Street parking garage for eats and crafts!
Skyline Drive
Take in the Blue Ridge Mountains along this 100+ mile road that traverses the length of Shenandoah National Park.
Humpback Rocks
Where we got engaged! One our our favorite hikes in Virginia - short and sweet (approx. 45 mins up), with terrific sunrise views.
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Our favorite Charlottesville vineyard with Blue Ridge views.
Selvedge Brewing @ The Wool Factory
Brewing in an old, converted wool factory on the Rivanna River - we hope ewe have a wooly good time!
Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery
Award-winning, local cidery - they've got every kind of cider, from apple to pear to blackberry.
Ivy Provisions
Breathtakingly beautiful sandwich shop in Cville (for stunningly gorgeous breakfast sandwiches or lunch). We recommend the flabbergastingly delectable KISS Caprese!
Mas Tapas Restaurant
Spanish tapas bar & wine with lively bar and patio
The Local
Local New American cuisine in a brick-and-wood space with a back deck.
The Alley Light
Speakeasy and excellent restaurant located off the Downtown Mall - where we celebrated our engagement!
Miller's Downtown
Old-school bar with a patio on the downtown mall serving up Southern pub fare & live music.