1. The Pavilion
700 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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At night, it’s a loud and lively concert venue, but in the morning it’s a beautifully quiet place to work or meditate before your crazy day begins.
2. Java Java
421 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Java Java has a lovely outdoor seating area under the shade of huge trees. Plus it’s within earshot of some great street musicians like the flute, violin or banjo players.
3. Para Coffee
19 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Para Coffee sits at the end of the picturesque Elliewood Ave. It has some little tables outside that you can sit at and work peacefully.
4. Dell Pond
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Dell Pond is one of my favorite places to read. It’s especially nice in the morning when there’s a bit of fog blocking out the street.
5. C’Ville Coffee
1301 Harris St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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C’Ville Coffee’s outdoor patio is the perfect spot for group projects. You can enjoy the sun and fresh air while drinking fraps and maybe head over to Carpe Donut for a treat afterward.
6. The Corner
1520 University Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Almost every business on The Corner has a nice outdoor seating area you can enjoy and people-watch when you need to give you eyes a rest from working.
7. UVA Gardens
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The UVA Gardens in another favorite place for reading. A laptop may not be great here, but any low-tech work you need to do can be done in these beautiful gardens.
8. The Lawn
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It’s not unusual to see students studying on the lawn. It’s a great place to work when you’re sick of a stuffy office or desk.
9. The Pigeon Hole
11 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Pigeon Hole is a great place to stir up some creativity for writers. Plus you can reward yourself with pancakes!
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