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New Dominion Bookshop
An independent Downtown Mall bookshop for new books, gifts, and literary events.
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Eat & drink
Mudhouse Coffee Roasters
A Charlottesville-founded specialty coffee roaster with cafés, beans, and brewing resources.
Eat & drink
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
A Downtown Mall tea house and vegetarian restaurant with loose-leaf tea and desserts.
Arts & culture
McGuffey Art Center
An artist cooperative near downtown with exhibitions, studios, and creative programming.
Arts & culture
IX Art Park
An outdoor mural and sculpture space, with The Looking Glass immersive art museum and events.
Family time
Virginia Discovery Museum
A nonprofit children’s museum on the Downtown Mall with hands-on exhibits and programs.
Arts & culture
The Paramount Theater
A downtown performing arts venue with a calendar of live events and screenings.
Wellness & movement
Transcending Health
A Charlottesville wellness center offering massage, movement coaching, and recovery services.
Events & celebrations
Blue Ridge Sound
Wedding DJ, MC, event sound, and audio support for local celebrations and gatherings.
Eat & drink
MarieBette Café & Bakery
A Rose Hill bakery and café for breads, pastries and daytime meals.
Eat & drink
Petite MarieBette
MarieBette’s Water Street coffeehouse for baked goods and a downtown break.
Eat & drink
Albemarle Baking Company
A West Main bakery with bread, pastry, cakes and online pickup ordering.
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