Visit Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello. Guided tours are available.

A wonderful Saturday morning activity to experience the bounty of central Virginia! The Charlottesville City Market is held every Saturday from 7:00am till Noon from April through December Downtown Charlottesville at Water Street and South Street between 1st and 2nd. City Market offers fresh produce, herbs, plants, grass fed meats, crafts, and baked goods from local vendors.

Checkout Hannah's middle and high school stomping grounds! The Downtown Mall is a vibrant collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants housed in historic buildings along the city's Main Street. Enjoy dining al fresco at a number of fine restaurants or shop at a number of unique boutiques.

Get a taste of the 18th-century as we feature a buffet of southern fried chicken, marinated baked chicken, hickory-smoked pork barbecue, stewed tomatoes, black-eyed peas, buttermilk biscuits and so much more. Enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area on our enclosed courtyard

Enjoy award-winning wines, live music, and food truck at one of Virginia's premier vineyards. Located near Monticello, Jefferson Vineyards offers stunning views and a sensory adventure for wine lovers.

A favorite walking trail of the Stell family! Experience this 4.3-mile out-and-back trail near Charlottesville, Virginia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Located in the heart of Downtown Mall, this restaurant is open seven days a week, with extended hours on weekends. While they do not take reservations or have private dining spaces, they do offer a convenient text-based waitlist system for when you arrive.

Farm Bell Kitchen offers locally inspired, new-Southern cuisine by blending traditional ingredients with modern culinary techniques, incorporating rich flavors, and embracing the farm-to-fork movement by partnering with local purveyors.

Enjoy a Charlottesville classic! Great bagels in the South? Hannah says so!