Heading to Charlottesville? Check out this list of fun thing to do, see, and eat! All recs are kid-friendly!
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants
Outdoor Activities
Indoor Fun
Kid-Friendly Restaurants
Several locations, amazing bagels, awesome prices!
Bodo's Bagels, Charlottesville, VA
Lots of outdoor seating, kid friendly space, live music, great menu options
Blue Mountain Brewery
Great cider and good food menu, lots of outdoor space for littles to roam, cool view of the cidery operations too!
Award-Winning Craft Beverages - Bold Rock Hard Cider
Great burgers and fries! Local beef. Kid-friendly spot.
Citizen Burger Bar
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Diner food and kid-friendly. Staff is all wonderful!
Tip Top Restaurant
Step into a time in the past at Michie Tavern. Good food served buffet style!
Michie Tavern ca. 1784
The Dairy Market is one of our favorite spot for eating out, especially with kids. Everyone can order from a different restaurant and get exactly what they want.
Dairy Market Charlottesville
Outdoor Activities
Best view of the city, great spot for fruit picking, sweet country store!
Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store
Come see Thomas Jefferson's home and supposedly the place where Macaroni and Cheese was found in the USA
Monticello
Enjoy a football game in the fall or just stroll through the historic campus. Insider tip: the campus is referred to as “Grounds”. “We went and toured Grounds today”
Scott Stadium
If you are headed to UVA, stop by the shops and food spots on The Corner
The Corner
UVA Baseball is one of the most kid-friendly environments. Get a lawn seat and bring a picnic. Strollers allowed. Lots of concession options. Kids are typically free on sundays and can run on the field after the game
Davenport Field-UVA Baseball
Another great fruit picking spot. Closer to wineries and breweries.
Chiles Family Orchards: Home
A pedestrian mall with all kinds of eating spots, shopping, a music pavilion with concerts on Friday evenings. There's also a small carousel for kids.
Downtown Mall
Ever been to a polo match? A fun family atmosphere. Bring a pop up tent, snacks, and chairs. Wine available for purchase!
Roseland Polo
A great space to find local art, run around, and grab a bite to eat. Saturday farmer's market in the spring-fall
Ix Art Park
Indoor Fun
A fun spot for kids on a rainy day. Plenty of fun exhibits to enjoy!
Virginia Discovery Museum | Charlottesville, VA
Lots of events at JPJ for kids in addition to UVA basketball games
