Self-guided walking tour

UVADeanJ
Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:42:13 +0000

OP, the UVA vs. Virginia Tech football game is Friday, November 24th. Be prepared for A LOT of traffic. I can’t stress that enough. The start time hasn’t been announced yet, but the Corner and the Grounds will be very busy no matter when you visit that day.

There is a walking tour brochure that is available in the “after hours” box at Peabody Hall. It will take you to the usual stops. Having lunch on the Corner and also seeing the Downtown Mall (our pedestrian-only downtown) is a must! I recently saw a visitor complain that Charlottesville was just strip malls and it was clear that they only saw the highway that brings you into the town.

There are three Bodo’s in Charlottesville. One is on the UVA Corner, one is on Preston Avenue, and one is on the highway by the English Inn.

FWIW, there are many amazing spots on the Corner that are great for lunch. UVA students are pretty health conscious - you’ll see a line out the door for the place that makes kale bowls. The White Spot is more of a late-night greasy spoon. It’s not very popular during the day.