The 10 Best Things to do in Staunton, Virginia (VA)

December 6, 2021 Mollie Coke

The city planners in Staunton, Virginia, were very careful to preserve the town's heritage, keeping power lines and cell towers out of view in the historic districts, allowing nothing to interrupt the charm of local restaurants and shops operating out of original Victorian storefronts. Staunton is also the home to the Frontier Culture Museum, The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and the American Shakespeare Center, staging plays at the world's only replica of the Blackfriars Playhouse.
Restaurants in Staunton

1. American Shakespeare Center

10 S Market St, Staunton, VA 24401-4350 +1 877-682-4236 [email protected] http://www.americanshakespearecenter.com
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5.0 based on 894 reviews

American Shakespeare Center

The Blackfriars Playhouse is the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre. "Stunning", says Frommer's. Located in historic downtown Staunton, VA, this 300-seat Renaissance theatre offers productions of Shakespeare and classic plays year round that the Washington Post says are "shamelessly entertaining" and the Boston Globe says are "phenomenal...bursting with energy”.

Reviewed By Love_Renoir - Virginia Beach, United States

We attended the closing night of Twelfth Night and it was just wonderful. My whole family was entertained. The cast performed impeccably and it felt so good to be in a theater again! The theater is very serious about health and safety during this pandemic. Masks, stringent social distancing between seats, hand sanitizing stations-- they didn't miss a beat. The venue is clean and airy, yet cozy, thanks to the wood paneling and warm lighting. Additionally, they unexpectedly upgraded our seats and that was such a treat (not a bad seat in the house, though, so no worries of not being able to see or hear no matter where you sit). I can't wait to go back!

2. Star B Stables

2926 Barterbrook Rd, Staunton, VA 24401-6830 +1 540-885-8855 [email protected] http://www.starbstables.com/
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Star B Stables

Reviewed By 287sadafj

We were first time riders and the experience at star B stables was amazing. The guide was very nice and explained everything well. The horses were calm and very sweet. If you’re looking for a day out with family or friends, this is a great horseback riding place around. The pricing is very reasonable. I felt very safe in my experience and we all had a great time. Please give them a try. We’ll definitely be back soon!!

3. Trinity Episcopal Church

214 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401-4205 +1 540-886-9132 http://www.trinitystaunton.org
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5.0 based on 113 reviews

Trinity Episcopal Church

Reviewed By 571lend - Staunton, United States

Don't miss this classic church with stained glass by Tiffany. The current building is the third Trinity Church. The original building was the only place the Virginia Legislature ever met other than Richmond. Mr. Jefferson brought the Legislature to Staunton during the Revolutionary war. If you are in town on Sunday feel free to attend services and enjoy an impressive organ and Choir.

4. The Gypsy Express

600 Churchville Ave., Staunton, VA 24401 +1 540-332-3945 https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation-/parks/gypsy-hill-park
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Gypsy Express

5. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

118 N New St, Staunton, VA 24401-3636 +1 540-886-2262 http://stfrancisparish.org/homepage.html
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Reviewed By archlav - Glenmoore, United States

This is a beautiful building on top of the hill. We came just in time when the mass ended we were inside the church all by ourselves. The stain glass is beautiful. It was very peaceful in there. It is a must visit in the area.

6. Crack The Code Escape Room

300 Church St Bldg. B, Staunton, VA 24401-4200 +1 540-688-2085 [email protected] http://crackthecodeescaperoom.com
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Crack The Code Escape Room

What is an escape room? It's an interactive real life escape game in which you must solve the puzzles in order to escape the room. You have 60 minutes to find the clues, solve the puzzles and make your way to freedom. Are you up to the challenge?

Reviewed By BtotheYtotheG

We scheduled Crack the Code Escape Room as one of the team building activities for our recent work retreat. Of the group, only one of us had ever done an escape room before, so we didn't know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were interesting, challenging, and helped us build rapport, communication skills, and problem solving skills as a team. Beth and her employee were awesome. Just the right combination of professional, capable, and fun! Highly recommend for team building exercises. Everyone of us said we would go back with friends/family. It was a great start to the retreat!

7. Thornrose Cemetery

1041 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401-3111 +1 540-886-8241 http://www.thornrose.org
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Thornrose Cemetery

8. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace

1824 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401-2553 +1 540-885-0897 http://www.woodrowwilson.org/
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4.5 based on 247 reviews

Woodrow Wilson Birthplace

Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis, United States

Our visit to learn about Woodrow Wilson took us to Staunton VA. Both the birthplace and Presidential Library and Museum are near each other, but one or the other was closed due to Covid. We toured a fascinating facility and learned much about Woodrow Wilson and his presidency. Included information addressed the Suffragettes movement, WWI, his personal life and his presidency at Princeton University among other things. It was time well spent.

9. Frontier Culture Museum

1290 Richmond Ave, Staunton, VA 24401-4976 +1 540-332-7850 [email protected] http://www.frontiermuseum.org
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4.5 based on 689 reviews

Frontier Culture Museum

The Frontier Culture Museum is an outdoor living history museum that tells the story of the thousands of people who migrated to colonial America and of the life they created here for themselves and their descendants. The Museum shows how a new and unique culture evolved in early America from its roots in the Old World. Living History interpreters work in original and reconstructed buildings from Europe, Africa, and America to illustrate how diverse people and cultures blended together into a new American way of life. The Museum operates on about 200 acres with 11 major exhibits divided into 2 sections: The Old World, and America. The Old World exhibits show rural life and culture in four homelands of early migrants to the American colonies. The American exhibits show the life these colonists, slaves, and their descendants created in the colonial back-country, how this life changed over more than a century, and how life in the United States today is shaped by its frontier past.

Reviewed By nfireman - Washington DC, United States

We were visiting Charlottesville for the first time and a coworker recommended this museum. So glad we made the trip, as the golf cart tour was awesome and we went to visit the cute little town of Staunton afterwards. We enjoyed learning the history and seeing the different homesteads--I got some ideas for hobbies I'm going to take up! We learned about slavery in this part of U.S. during the colonial time period, but only because we asked questions about it. I would recommend having that information as a regular part of the tour, as it was a terrible truth of the time. I'd love to come back when everything is in full swing here! Thanks to our great tour guides.

10. Sunspots Studios

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4.5 based on 260 reviews

Sunspots Studios

Watch Art Happen at Sunspots Studios! See live glass blowing demonstrations daily until 4pm. Our gallery/gift shop is filled with colorful hand-blown glass made in our studios. Vases, bird feeders, oil candles, drinking glasses, ornaments and more glitter in our gallery. Blow your own ornament with the assistance of one of our glass blowers. We also carry local and American artisan-made jewelry and accessories, including Alex and Ani jewelry. Don't miss Virginia's most unique shopping experience.

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