Just a really nice place for an early ( or late ) stroll. Greta for the whole family.Kids get to run around. A.lot or nice places to eat and grab a beer. This time around I found it to be very quien . A.little.sad to see some shops were closed. But still very charming.

Slot of stores were closed due to covid-19. But a nice walk.

Used to love this place. Its pretty ghetto now. And I dont know what happened to the people... some of the unfriendliest Ive ever met.

I have sympathy for the homeless, but this was on another level. Constantly hit up for money. One guy asked for change after I saw him on his iphone. I had to almost force another guy away from my wife when he started to get aggressive. My wife and I love visiting Charlottesville, but we probably wont be visiting the downtown mall again anytime soon.

Nice place to grab food and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. Lots of restaurants with outdoor seatings and shops.

This is a nice little shopping strip with a few restaurants to dine at. There wasnt much here that piqued my interest, but it was still a fun spot to walk and enjoy being outside.

Pedestrian street with no cars allowed. Brick paved and lined by historical buildings of shops and restaurants. A go-to spot in Cville. Went walking down here on a Sunday night and most everything was closed. Not as clean as it used to be. Just looks like a ghost town right now.

I did not enjoy our Friday evening trip to the downtown mall. I’d never been and was looking forward to exploring. There isn’t that much to look at. I was surprised by the lack of shopping. There are many, many, restaurants though. A lot of outdoor seating for dining and many people had dogs, some of which were happy to bark their heads off. Perhaps it was the noise pollution agitating them as every 10 feet there was someone with a guitar performing or someone set up just to blast music from big speakers.The biggest shock was the large number of homeless people mixed in. I saw at least 10, some whom had built themselves makeshift shelters in storefronts. All around them people are laughing and eating like nothing. It was very sad and it doesn’t seem like the city of Charlottesville is doing enough.

Looks very nice and pretty, it would be much better in normal time. Many shops are closed due to pandemic.

If are looking for a place to stroll and get away from home, then this is the place. Small but has many places and things to see. There are many restaurants with outside seating and to go potentials and dessert places that will make your day even sweeter. If you want to have a long walk then walk from Corner to downtown and then back. It is a nice daytime walking place. Nighttime I am not so sure shrugs*There are also places with hand sanitizers for you to use. Great placements!

I love this area for the multiple food places and shops as well as the walking around. Good exercise. I agree that there are homeless around here quite a bit and that is why I wont give it 5 stars. Several stores to go to. There is a little of everything here for anyone. Plenty of seating outside if you want to eat out there or just hang out. We saw several people doing both. Some places even have a water bowl outside for dogs. Go and enjoy yourself!

Fun to walk outside...plenty of areas to sit...prices a bit high but is the norm in that area..very picturesque town

Nice, and well kept. Theres many stores in this mall. Most of them are homemade restaurants and other stuff.

Beautiful place to roam and shop. Did not give 5 stars because some vendors dont put prices on their products because depending on who wants to buy they will give you outrageous quotes for an item.

Alright outdoor mall. Lot of local and independent stores. There are fountains and art scattered throughout and every restaurant appears to have an outdoor seating area. There are some good stores located on the side streets connected to the mall, not part of the main strip. Be sure to check those out as well.

This was a surprise find. This outside pedestrian mall has a little of everything. Food, entertainment, shopping and just a place to sit and people watch. Seem like a nice place for night life as well.Please hit “Like” if this was helpful. Thanks.

I love a walkable downtown. Even during covid it was vibrant with a number of unique places to eat.

A place for sophisticated palettes and people. Better in real time visit than in pictures.

Great spot to get a flavor of the town. It can be a tad touristy, but still has a good number of restaurants and stores.

Wells Fargos big doors sure work nice I was in an out

It evoked a feeling of walking thru the streets in Europe, with so much less people. Maybe because it was Labor Day holiday when we were there. As someone whos from the Tropics, I was delighted to see Tropical plants and flowers. My friend said its just during the summer months.

Great place to go in times like these .

Very dissatisfied! Saturday afternoon and everything was closing at 3pm. I understand a lot is because of COVID-19, but we came from Georgia hoping to enjoy some of the local fare.

So sad, to see so much closed! Best to all businesses and everyone supporting them!

Nice location for an easy walk and a cup of fresh coffee.

My husband and I stopped in Charlottesville and ate at Millers. It was a quant restaurant and bar with shaded seating outside. The manager was very friendly and proud of his restaurant as he should have been. We had wonderful Bloody Marys that really hit the spot and then dined on fried green tomatoes over greens and a breakfast skillet that my husband described as over the top. Our server, Crystal was friendly, professional and very efficient. It was a wonderful way to spend a relaxing afternoon and we would highly recommend it and the mall in general.

Lots of neat stuff to see.....covid put a hurt on the fun though.

We had a nice lunch but otherwise it is pretty boring. Dont need to go back for the shops, thats for sure.

This was an Amazing experience. What a really cool set of original shops. Very nice people and with original collection of wares.

Great place to hangout with my friends, but their are no trashbins around

I really enjoy this place good place to walk the dog and relax...love the people too there as well there are a lot of different kinds but its always a good experience

Nice place to take a stroll and enjoy a great meal!plenty of options

Lovely place. Wonderful shops and restaurants. Plaza is very clean, with good signage, shade trees, some pretty fountains. Most of the restaurants and cafes have outdoor seating available. Several good bookstores. An absolute must-visit.

All kinds of shops, all outside. Great atmosphere, even with the Covid restrictions

Places closed early on a Sat afternoon. Covid kills more than people. It is killing small businesses.

An excellent and colorful place with modern vibes. Many good restaurants. Attractive shops, mostly for younger womens clothes and accessories. Lovely place for a beautiful day of shopping or dining. Friendly atmosphere!

A must see for visits to Charlottesville. It’s a cool public space with lots of shops and restaurants. Parking can be a challenge - use the municipal lots to the south of the mall for easy access.

Very few stores & restaurants open due to covid. This was disappointing because we drove from Fredericksburg for the day.

Awesome outdoor mall. Love coming here whenever in Charlottesville.

Disappointing. We were expecting cute little stores but found mostly restaurants and no place to sit.

Love the historic buildings the wide open space between buildings with many areas shaded by the tree canopy. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful shopping area with great places to eat or just sit, or listen to street musician.

Get outside + shop local. Lots of great shops + amazing choices! Several parking garages, on street is more difficult locate but not impossible. Farmers market on Saturdays. + holiday markets later in the year.

Great atmosphere. Quaint shops, good restaurants. Worth spending a day.

Great shops as although I am always disappointed by how many are closed when we go on the weekend. Still enough open to spend an hour or so exploring. Our favorite pizza place (Christians) is there and we have been known to make the 45 minute drive to C-ville just for that. Last time we were there we saw a group of people getting questioned by a police officer, and generally higher police presence than usual.

Love the layout and old building. Just wish there was more. Love the book store.

Part of my life.

Its was a fun vibe! The area is pedestrian and puppy friendly, and lent for al fresco dining. There was a bluegrass trio playing when we walked through. Buuut, also some homeless people panhandling.

Really nice area to take a walk.

I should come by during early hours to see the shops open

Very cool place, clean, patrolled by police and found several ice cream shop and bars. We had family so it was a great walk....must visit if in Charlottesville...

Awesome and colorful place with young vibes.

Nice pedestrian mall to walk through. Many shops and a few good restaurants.

Reminds me of a more snooty, upscale, wanna-be asheville nc. Still nice to walk around and get a cup of coffee.

Great place to go with a friend, family or as a couple. Mellow, great vibe. Lots of shops, choices of food, and a cool place called the Taproom for choices of yummy beer. Highly recommended!

Its a good place to just walk around or maybe get something to eat.

Nice place to walk around and shop. A lot of music venues. Do know the homeless population are here and the fountain water looks very cloudy as if they shower in the large fountain. I also saw police ticketing one homeless man.

This place is great. Are you looking for some great Indian food or pizza? Theres two great places for that. Do you want to go to an awesome escape room? This place has it? Do you want to shop for some cute clothes? Theres a bunch of shops with some really cute clothes. Are you looking for gelato? Theres a great little gelato shop across from the escape rooms. I totally recommend coming here for a day trip or date because you can have a lot of fun here.

Great atmosphere, nice vibe & good restaurants

The finest bricks on the East Coast. Each brick was handmade and lovingly placed by Thomas Jefferson himself.

Charlottesville VA is a great town.... full of historic places and great outdoor space like the downtown mall. Place was vibrant and full of people all enjoying a beverage and a late lunch. Ill definitely be back, its a great location very close to the University.

It was an interesting pedestrian mall!! With regular shops along with artists selling their wares!! It was a cold day, but still enjoyed the walk along the mall!!

The main reason for the low review is that the Downtown Mall is not a safe place. On multiple occasions I have witnessed aggressive and rude pan handling. Ive also seen guys urinating in plain view of anybody walking by. Charlottesville has regressed in many areas, public safety being front and center. If you have a family or if youre a single woman, I would advise you to go to Stonefield which is safer. Its a shame because there are nice restaurants on the Dtown Mall. Just not safe at the present moment.

Didnt really get to the mall. Stopped to pay our respect to Heather who died 2 years ago. But what I did see of it, it looks great. Maybe next time down we will get there.

Lots of cute shops to see!

Lovely downtown, full of restaurants

Yesterday’s amazing sunset

What a great place! There is always something going on and its just getting more vibrant as time goes on.

So much to do. We did the Escape Room and it was so fun!!! But there are many other activities and restaurants to enjoy.

So lovely to walk around!!

Me and my best friend went to Monticello and then the next morning on the way out we stopped and had breakfast. The only thing I can tell you is that on Sundays morning you would think most places would open up before 11 but they dont. Parking was easy also lots of options to eat

Lots of good restaurants. Cute shops, mostly for younger womens clothing and accessories. Good book stores. Be sure to park in the garage: first hour is free. Only $2/hour thereafter.

Very nice place with lots of eating and shopping choices. Very pretty place too. It is hard to fathom how people brought their hate to such a beautiful spot.

Nice street shopping and food

We did enjoy ourselves, the downtown mall had changed so much in many ways since our first visit many ago. The general layout is the same, shops have changed hands in some cases. It still all remains wonderfully Charlottesville, with its artsy culture and diversity. While we would not retire to Charlottesville, (Colorado is the retirement plan) we would indeed love to visit again.

Beautiful place to walk and grab a bite to eat and some drinks with friends. People here are the most polite that Ive seen anywhere. Must be the southern hospitality

An awesome pedestrian (mostly) mall. Lots of great food and shopping. The place to be for free music on a Friday evening in the summer.

This place is so different depending on when you come. Mornings have a bunch of maintenance crews out watering flowers, commuters walking to work, homeless people sleeping, etc.Throughout the day it’s a great area to walk through and window shop. Many people are walking about, so people watching is a great activity. Sometimes there are buskers out performing, but they are typically out later in the afternoon into the evening. When more people are dining out for dinner. Lunch places have pretty decent specials, but check your favorite spot for their available hours as then don’t always have the same schedule during the week and may open later or be closed some days.The homeless population have become more aggressive in their begging and I have been approached and even interrupted by more than one. There is a homeless shelter just off the mall they could use as a resource. If you can avoid them, you will have a better time.

Awesome walking downtown mall. Youll get to enjoy the city life style to a bit and great options for dining. Evenings on a shiny day experience is wonderful. Summer weekend weekend evenings at Pavilion is good for families and kids.

GREAT PEDESTRIAN MALL WITH SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS. get some old fashioned pie and sandwiches at the old fashioned drug store soda shop with stools at the counter and a fireplace that they even light sometimes in the winter. Classic! Musicians on the street, everyone brings their dogs, open air restaurant seating, antique shops, specialty paper and clothing stores. I loved it and wandered up and down for hours. Could have gone back over and over again. Next time.

Charlottesvilles downtown mall is a special and fun place. What a great mix of stores and restaurants with a great concert venue (the Sprint Pavillion). 5 stars for sure.

I like it, because it has good places to eat, shop and see a movie.

Only 1 public restroom area...and its closed

Great downtown area with boutiques, restaurants, theaters, and cafes

Nice quaint park, it would be a shame to lose a piece of our history if they took this statue down.

Cool elclectic Mall in downtown Charlottesville that boasts a variety of shops and restaurants. One of the mist visits while you are in town

Everything here is directed towards being expensive and selling you something. Be careful with your wallet, it can add up really quickly. Generally high end items here being sold, fudge my the ounce, high end watches and clothing, not for the faint of heart.

I loved it.

Teaching at the City Space and it is a great place to walk and go out to lunch an grab a cup of coffee or a beer after work.

America in progress. Pearl St in Boulder, Portland Wash, and a few other spots done Virginia style. Tribute to Heather nearby on 4th St. And democracy wall bring tears and Truth to fore. Peace be with you all

A fun place to eat drink and be merry. Some retail shopping and great people watching. Good food options.

Great place to go out with friends and family. There are many activities to be done and with many restaurants to choose from

Nice cute small town for hanging out

The Down Town mall used to be an awesome place to shop and eat. Some of the good restaurants are gone. There are still a few but not worth the trip. The pan handlers and homeless population there has grown so it feels unsafe most of the time. There are other safer places to shop. I feel its lost its magic.

Nice place for a stroll. Plenty of restaurants. Wish shops would stay open past 7pm.

There are great shops, and if you cant find a good restaurant, then you arent looking. There are several concert venues, a live arts space, and a pleasant atmosphere to be had.

Always enjoy walking meeting people looking at the businesses

The heart of Charlottesville! What a wonderful place to visit during any season. Stroll long the brick paved streets, and shop and dine in this historic location.

Beautiful. I love walking the mall admiring people with funds to purchase items and eat. Must be nice

Wouldnt come back, lots of restaurants with apathetic at best service and marginal food and drinks everywhere and a LOT of homeless persons in evening because thats when a lot of people are present. Not recommended

A great place to stop & stretch our legs on our road trip, its a fun little down town with lots of parking, shops & restaurants. Wish we would have had more time to check things out, guess that just means well have to come back!