Downtown Charlottesville Today

Today, the downtown mall is a vibrant section of the city that is home to many restaurants, stores, and small businesses. People of all ages and different ethnicities enjoy the downtown mall year-round. The mall has three different entertainment venues that offer a wide variety of music and theater. Also, there is a mix of different restaurants ranging from Christian's Pizza (a local favorite) to Ten (a high-end sushi bar.) Almost all shopping needs can be met downtown because of the many stores. You could go get running shoes, a party dress, groceries and get your watch fixed all in one short trip. People also can jog down the mall or take their dogs for a stroll and enjoy the shade and sites of the downtown area. The McGuffey Art Center is just off of high street and has a small park in front of it with a playground.