The Corner is the area adjacent to the University. It's a bustling area when school is in session with restaurants, fast food, and shops. Parking is hit or miss on the street, but there are two dedicated lots, on of which was the subject of the independent film The Parking Lot Movie. This is not the part of town to look for fine dining, but you will find a number of sandwich places and some where you can sit down for a burger. Places that survived over time are Mincer's which has more UVA licensed material than you'll ever need and Heartwood Books (on Elliewood) which might be the best old school used bookstore in town. It's worth a stroll around.

We love coming to the corner! It is a nice place to hang out for old and young....Utilize parking garages (so worth it) and enjoy. Nice place to stroll, shop, picnic, and study history! Do not pass up Mincer's for UVA souveniers, the White Spot for a great burger/sandwhich, or the Rotunda and lawn for beauty and history!

Just outside the University of Virginia campus you will find a street offering just about everything from pizza and booze to coffee and imprint shirts. For that late night moment you may want to visit the White Spot, assuming you are partying like you are an undergrad.

typical college town --worth walking around a bit if you have time but nothing special-- lots of places for quick food and a few decent shops but not unlike other college towns

This is place to be to take in UVA social life. It is a few blocks long and has shops - including Mincer's - the place to buy UVA gear, restaurants. Parking can be tricky.