East Main St, North Downtown

610 East Main Street should be the start of anyone’s walking tour of the Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall area in Charlottesville. The location of the area’s Visitor’s Center, stop here first to pick up maps, brochures, restaurant recommendations and information about validated parking. If you need overnight accommodations, they’ll be able to help you with that, too. Currently under extensive renovation, this celebrated street is the home to some of the trendiest shops and eateries in the area. Visitors can meander up and down the cobblestoned streets and dart in and out of the numerous boutiques. During the warmer months, you can sip a glass of wine or snack on a salad or sandwich at one of the many outdoor cafés.