John Paul Jones arena
Charlottesville, VA
103 East Water Street 22902
VENUE GUIDE
John Paul Jones arena
Plan more than your event at John Paul Jones arena. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near John Paul Jones arena
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The Jeff Hotel
0.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (24 reviews)
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0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (168 reviews)
The Townsman
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (86 reviews)
Omni Charlottesville Hotel
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,741 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About John Paul Jones arena & the Area
John Paul Jones arena is an event venue in Charlottesville, VA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near John Paul Jones arena for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
0.0 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of John Paul Jones arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,304 reviews)
THE ENEMY
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (47 reviews)
Vu Noodles
0.0 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (214 reviews)
Stella’s Cuisine
0.0 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of John Paul Jones arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (56 reviews)
Ten
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to John Paul Jones arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (330 reviews)
Otto
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (968 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Petite MarieBette
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (322 reviews)
The Southern Café and Music Hall
0.0 mi from the venue
Coffee near John Paul Jones arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (323 reviews)
Grit Coffee, Downtown
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (38 reviews)
Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (756 reviews)
Museums
The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience
0.3 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (273 reviews)
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
0.3 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (23 reviews)
Attractions
Charlottesville Ghosts: Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (82 reviews)
Downtown Mall
0.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to John Paul Jones arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,315 reviews)
Market Street Park
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (185 reviews)
Cville Escape Room
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (479 reviews)
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
0.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (24 reviews)
McGuffey Art Center
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (193 reviews)
Shopping
York Place
0.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)
Kathy's Shopping Center
0.8 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (76 reviews)
The Corner
1.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (88 reviews)
Pantops Shopping Center
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (1,282 reviews)
5th Street Station
1.6 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,097 reviews)
Willoughby Square Shopping Center
1.6 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (431 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near John Paul Jones arena. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,304 reviews)
THE ENEMY
0.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (47 reviews)
Ten
0.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (330 reviews)
The Alley Light
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at John Paul Jones arena.
Today: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (740 reviews)
Getting to John Paul Jones arena
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to John Paul Jones arena in Charlottesville, VA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Charlottesville Area Transit serves Charlottesville, VA. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near John Paul Jones arena.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
John Paul Jones arena can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at John Paul Jones arena have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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