Julia & Chris

Saturday, July 27, 2024 • Charlottesville, VA

Julia & Chris

Saturday, July 27, 2024 • Charlottesville, VA

Downtown Mall

E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Find plenty of restaurants and shops along the pedestrian mall in the center of Charlottesville.

Stop into Vitae, where Julia and Chris had their first date, for a cocktail!


On Friday, find "Fridays after Five" for free live music at the pavilion on the end of the mall.

Grab coffee and peruse the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning.

Drink

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery

3340 Sutherland Rd, North Garden, VA 22959, USA

Visit Chris' and Julia's favorite winery + the place they got engaged! Known for being the only organic winery in VA, they also have delicious sangria!

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Ragged Branch Distillery

1015 Taylors Gap Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

Take a break from all the wine with award winning whiskey and bourbon!

Carter Mountain Orchard

1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Catch the sunset with a Bold Rock Cider and apple cider donut. Peach and apple picking available seasonally.

Eat

Bang!

213 2nd St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

One of Chris' favorite places to eat serving Asian inspired tapas! Plenty of vegan and gluten free options. They do not take reservations.

Dairy Market Charlottesville

946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

Casual food hall with a variety of food choices.

An easy place to hang out with a group.

Bodo's Bagels

505 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

A classic Charlottesville spot! Delicious bagels with breakfast and lunch options. Don't be intimidated by the long line; it moves quick!

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Walnut Creek Park

4250 Walnut Creek Park, North Garden, VA 22959, USA

Merlin's favorite place. Julia and Chris go here often for a walk with him. It's also where their engagement photos were taken.

Plenty of walking trails, a disc golf course, and a beach for lake swimming.

Center Church Charlottesville

475 Westfield Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA

Attend a worship service at the couple's church! This is the church plant that brought Julia to Charlottesville in 2018.


Service times on Sunday at 9:15am, 11:00am and 4:30pm.

Monticello

1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Tour Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia.