Charlottesville, VA area guide

Things to Do Near UVA Health University Medical Center

Groceries, food, days-off ideas and shopping close to UVA Health University Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Made for travel nurses and RTs on contract.

5 groceries8 restaurants8 to do5 shopping

Photo: Wcedmisten / CC BY 4.0

Groceries

Closest grocery stores to stock the fridge on week one.

• Foods of All Nations

  Local grocery store

  ~1.3 mi / ~4 minMap
• Harris Teeter

  Harris Teeter grocery store. Listed hours 6 AM to 11 PM daily

  ~1.6 mi / ~5 minMap
• Food Lion

  Food Lion grocery store. Listed hours 7 AM to 11 PM daily

  ~1.7 mi / ~6 minMap
• Kroger

  Kroger grocery store

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap
• Wegmans

  Wegmans grocery store. Listed hours 6 AM to midnight daily

  ~2.1 mi / ~5 minMap

Restaurants

Local spots with working websites. Places marked open late or early are handy around a night shift.

• Asado Wing & Taco CompanyOpen late

  Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant

  ~0.1 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Boylan HeightsOpen late

  Burgers restaurant

  ~0.1 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Roots Natural KitchenSit-down

  Salads restaurant

  ~0.1 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• FIG Bistro & BarSit-down

  Local restaurant

  ~0.1 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Corner JuiceQuick bite

  Juice and smoothies quick-service spot

  ~0.2 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Mudhouse CoffeeQuick bite

  Coffee shop

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Grit Coffee Bar & CafeQuick bite

  Coffee shop. Listed hours 7 AM to 5 PM daily

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Thyme and CoSit-down

  Lebanese restaurant

  ~0.2 mi / ~2 minWebsite

Things to do

Parks, water, breweries and more for your days off.

• The Lawn

  Park, good for a walk between shifts

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minMap
• Benjamin Tonsler Park

  Local park with room to stretch your legs

  ~0.8 mi / ~3 minMap
• Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District

  Park, nice for some fresh air on a day off

  ~0.8 mi / ~3 minMap
• Brickhead Pond

  Reservoir. If you fish, get a Virginia license first

  ~17 mi / ~22 minMap
• Greene Mountain Lake

  Reservoir. If you fish, get a Virginia license first

  ~22 mi / ~30 minMap
• Starr Hill

  Local brewery

  ~0.8 mi / ~3 minWebsite
• Random Row Brewing

  Local brewery

  ~0.9 mi / ~3 minWebsite
• Fralin Museum of Art

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~0.6 mi / ~2 minMap

Shopping

Malls and big stores for anything you forgot to pack.

• Marshalls

  Marshalls, discount clothes and home goods

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap
• Belk

  Belk department store

  ~4.4 mi / ~11 minMap
• TJ Maxx

  TJ Maxx, discount clothes and home goods

  ~5.3 mi / ~13 minMap
• Kohl’s

  Kohl’s department store

  ~9.1 mi / ~16 minMap
• Target

  Target for clothes, home goods and basics

  ~9.6 mi / ~16 minMap

Laundromats

Closest self-serve laundromats for scrubs and linens when your rental or RV park doesn’t have a washer.

• Express Laundry Center

  Laundromat. Listed hours 8 AM to 9 PM daily

  ~1.3 mi / ~4 minMap
• Natural Earth Laundry/College Life Laundry

  Laundromat

  ~1.7 mi / ~6 minMap
• Han’s Laundromat

  Self-serve laundromat

  ~2.5 mi / ~6 minMap

Coffee shops

Nearest coffee shops, local spots first. Places marked “Opens early” are handy after a night shift.

• StarbucksOpens early

  Starbucks coffee chain. Listed hours 5 AM to 8 PM daily

  ~0.3 mi / ~2 minMap
• Mudhouse Coffee

  Local coffee shop

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minMap
• Grit Coffee Bar & Cafe

  Local coffee shop. Listed hours 7 AM to 5 PM daily

  ~0.4 mi / ~2 minMap

Gyms

Closest gyms to keep your routine on contract. Ask about short-term or month-to-month memberships.

• Heart and Soul Fitness

  Local gym

  ~0.5 mi / ~2 minMap
• SPRC

  Local gym

  ~1.3 mi / ~4 minMap
• Orangetheory Fitness

  Orangetheory Fitness gym

  ~1.5 mi / ~5 minMap

Nearby RV parks

Monthly-stay parks near UVA Health University Medical Center from our RV parks list. Call to confirm the rate and a spot for your dates.

• Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages

  110 Campground Ln, Madison, VA 22727

  $820 to $960/mo plus metered electric, by season and site

  ~26 mi / ~42 minRates & phone

Need a license for Virginia? See the state licensing boards, then run through the contract checklists and housing tips.

Looking for your next contract? See Virginia travel contracts posted by staffing agencies.

Sources: place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), plus each place’s own website and Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.