Believe me when I tell you, Staunton is just waiting for you to visit! It's a charming town along interstate 81 in Central Virginia. The downtown is walkable, the history is on display and it is a town of immense detail. Go to explore, stay in the historic hotels, eat in the owner/chef-driven restaurants and learn more about this charming piece of Americana.  

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STAUNTON FAST FACTS

State: Virginia
​Closest Major Airport(s): IAD (Dulles) is the closest major airport. CHO (Charlottesville) is the closest regional airport.
Closest Cruise Port(s):  Norfolk

​Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America​
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

 

TRANSPORTATION
Location: Staunton is located at the intersection of I64 and I81 about two and half hours southwest of Washington, D.C.

Air: IAD (Dulles) is the closest major airport. While CHO (Charlottesville) is the closest regional airport.    

Car: If you are not driving to Staunton, then I suggest you rent a car to explore.

Train: Amtrak has a station in Staunton.

 

THE WEATHER

​Peak Season(s): Summer
Value Season: Winter
Shoulder Season(s): Spring & Fall

 

WHERE TO STAY

Staunton has plenty of hotels, motels, B&B's and Air B&B's from which to choose. Personally, I have stayed at The Stonewall Jackson and The Blackburn Inn and had terrific stays at both properties! 

​WHERE TO EAT

The Shack
​Chicano Boy
Farmhouse Kitchen & Wares
Zynodoa
Mill Street Grill
Shenandoah Pizza
Edelweiss Restaurant

 

HELPFUL LINKS
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. 
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Erik's Virginia Page
Official Staunton Tourism Bureau
Official State Tourism Bureau Site