Charlottesville apartment dwellers know that our town is a special place, especially when the holidays roll around! Wonderful traditional events, beautiful holiday displays, and outstanding entertainment for the season bring the season alive with magic and wonder. But the best part about living in a Charlottesville apartment is the shopping! Holiday shopping in the Charlottesville area is not just fruitful, but a gorgeous and delightful opportunity to get into the spirit and spread the joy of giving! Find just a few of our favorite shopping ideas below:
There is nothing as special as a one-of-a-kind handmade craft or artisanal item, and Charlottesville has a bounty of funfairs and unique offerings to help you find that very special something to put under the tree. Start at the First Street Holiday Fair. This joyful event benefits the community and offers festive food vendors, activities, live music and caroling, a special photo booth with Santa, and even a visit from the Charlottesville Ballet’s Nutcracker fairies!
Charlottesville’s vast local resources produce an equally broad range of local gifts and goodies to give loved ones and serve at your holiday table. Visit the Holiday Market at Market Street Wine for goods and produce from local vendors, with wines and beers open for tasting to find the perfect accompaniment to your holiday gathering. Fill up a gift basket, grab your stocking stuffers, and find an armful of gifts!
If you have someone furry on your list, visit Charlottesville’s beloved Animal Connections Santa Paws Holiday Bazaar. Participate in the $200 gift certificate raffle and enjoy shopping for fun holiday and everyday toys, treats, accessories, and gifts for dogs, cats, and all the pet lovers on your list. The event features over 40 vendors, Santa pet, and family photos, and allows you to taste fine cider from Castle Hill Cider. There will also be food trucks, shopping, family fun games and more!
Charlottesville is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Charlottesville is filled with premier shopping centers, each one sparkling with the spirit of the season and decorated to delight as you complete your shopping list. Visit The Shops at Stonefield to see the gorgeous holiday tree in the square while you shop for lovely gifts and enjoy fine dining. Your Charlottesville apartment is also conveniently located near the legendary Barracks Road Shopping Center, known throughout Virginia for excellent holiday shopping, and celebrated during the season for its unique offerings and Christmas Parade.
Charlotteville’s Historic Downtown Mall comes alive for the holidays, with unique gifts you just can’t find anywhere else and a holiday flair that reflects the traditions and history of the area. Enjoy the decorations and the lovely holiday tree as you enjoy shopping in this beautiful venue, and don’t forget to enjoy some of the world-renowned dining on the mall. While you’re there, make a point to stop in at Caspari to view their outstanding decorations and find the best in holiday entertaining supplies, décor, cards, and more.
Whether you shop alone or with family and friends, you can’t go wrong when your Charlottesville apartment is your holiday headquarters!
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