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Historic Downtown Mall

Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 295 9073
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Malls
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Reading, Pennsylvania
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227 reviews 227 reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
144 helpful votes 144 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I would definitely make time to visit the downtown mall if you're in Charlottesville. It's several blocks long and has a nice variety of shops, from used bookstores to trendy boutiques, along with several restaurants. Make sure to have a merchant validate your parking for the garages. More

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Arlington, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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Very awesome and historic looking mall. Tons of places to go and eat or drink or shop. Very romantic if you are with a date. More

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richmond
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

We loved walking around the outdoor mall. Lots to see and do! We especially loved the outdoor public chalkboard. Loved the outdoor seating and many restaurant options and wide variety of shops. I wish we had had more time -- look forward to returning. More

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Jamestown, Rhode Island
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

The people working in the little shops and resturants were very friendly and very helpful. Enjoyed my late afternoon stroll through the stores and local beer at a shady table on the mall. People in the Visitors Center at the end of the mall could have been more helpful. More

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Maine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Always enjoy this great downtown. Lots of people watching, good food, music, events. Visit family living right off the mall and it is fun and convenient. Walking, not driving to enjoy the city. More

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Kentucky
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
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The Downtown Pedestrian Mall Downtown in Charlottesville is fabulous. Inside the Pedestrian Mall is simply the best gelato in America. In fact it rivals Italian gelato. It is simply the best! More

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Hampton, Virginia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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Interesting shops and restaurants. Parkinf is a challenge. The parking garage is the best option, but expensive. More

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Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012
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Street vendors and musicians and a variety of unique shops and restaurants...no trip to Charlottesville should be complete without experiencing the Downtown Mall. Outdoor eating is available at many restaurants when weather permits. Be sure to stop in at Splendora for some great gelato! More

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Baltimore
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
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A must visit if you go to Charlottesville. I wish every city or town had a pedestrian area. Many cute shops coffee houses and restaurants. More

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Johnsburg, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
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How quaint! We visited two days over the long Thanksgiving weekend and mostly loved the atmosphere of the mall. The shops are plentiful from national chain (Urban Outfitters) to small businesses - including shoe stores, clothing shops, paper shops, and small restaurants. At several locations within the 4 or so blocks there were artisans set up who had handmade wares... More

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