Location: Staunton
Top Things to do in Staunton
The 6 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Staunton, Virginia (VA)
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. Star B Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
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!!
2. Frontier Culture Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 689 reviews
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.
3. Visulite Cinema
4. Gypsy Hill Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferB144 - Arlington, United States
What a delightful four mile loop for the community to walk, jog, skate, or bike around! It included a large duck pond with two swans, ball parks, public restrooms, playgrounds, etc. All the local businesses and organizations had put up a Christmas time display, which lit up at night. It was clean and an obviously valued place by the local community.
5. Staunton Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Staunton Public Library is offering curbside services only. We are still here to serve you via phone and email. If you have reference questions, need help with digital collections, or just need ideas for what to read next, please reach out to us. We want to connect you with the resources you need!
6. Staunton Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
The Downtown Staunton Visitor Center is a place where visitors can get information and directions, make reservations and find suggestions on things to see and do in Staunton, Virginia.
Reviewed By LindaC952 - Staunton, United States
Since there are so many choices to make in Staunton, from sightseeing to shopping to restaurants, be sure to make your first stop at the Visitor Center for a map, brochure and advice from very knowledgeable travel counselors. With luck, you will get to meet the effevescent, knowledgeable manager, Gloria.
