Staunton, VirginiaWhen you're thinking of a charming, picturesque, downtown, your actually thinking about Staunton, Virginia!
Cool restaurants, theatre, a Frontier Culture museum and a presidential library are all part of the fun. My most recent trip was in June of 2017 as part of our "Travel In Your Backyard" series and I was charmed by the town's authenticity. I had so much fun there and so will you! Click on the TABS below to watch more exclusive videos from Staunton! |
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fast facts
Destination Name: Staunton
State: Virginia
Closest Major Airport(s): IAD (Dulles) and CHO (Charlottesville, VA)
Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
State: Virginia
Closest Major Airport(s): IAD (Dulles) and CHO (Charlottesville, VA)
Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
get there and arounD
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, I suggest you rent a car to explore.
Train: Amtrak has a station in Staunton.
Air: IAD (Dulles) is the closest major airport. While CHO (Charlottesville) is the closest regional airport.
Car: If you are not driving to Staunton, I suggest you rent a car to explore.
Train: Amtrak has a station in Staunton.
when to go (the weather)
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Peak Season(s): Summer
Value Season: Winter Shoulder Season(s): Spring & Fall |
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where to stay
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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 had a terrific visit!
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what to do
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Stonewall Jackson Hotel
The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Presidential Library Barren Ridge Vineyards Frontier Culture Museum The Historic Downtown District The American Shakespeare Center |
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what to eat
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A few of my Staunton favorites include:
Farmhouse Kitchen & Wares Zynodoa Mill Street Grill Shenandoah Pizza Edelweiss Restaurant |
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wine in virginia
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Virginia wine producers are coming into their own! It has taken decades but he wait was worth it. In Staunton, visit Barren Ridge Vineyards. To learn more about the wine making industry in Virginia, watch this video!
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official tourism resources
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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.
Official Staunton, Virginia CVB Official State Tourism Bureau Site Official USA Tourism Site |
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