Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County, VA
Hidden gems in Charlottesville
Scout analyzed 76 Charlottesville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit hidden gems.
Places analyzed
76
Matches
7
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
2 hr
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Food & Drink
Michie Tavern ca. 1784
Historic tavern with a period restaurant serving Southern fare, plus a gift shop & tours.
Downtown Mall
Virginia Discovery Museum
Small children's museum emphasizing discovery with interactive exhibits in art, history & science.
Arts & Culture
Monticello
President Jefferson's stately 1769 mansion & slave plantation, with tours, a museum, a cafe & more.
Downtown Mall
The Paramount Theater
Historic setting for live music, comedy & theatrical performances, plus film screenings.
Ridge St.
IX Art Park
Arts & Culture
The Rotunda
Iconic university building, designed by Thomas Jefferson, known for its Palladian architecture.
Downtown Mall
The Jefferson Theater
Restored 1912 theater with a balcony, now used for smallish concerts of name bands & up-&-comers.
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