Betsy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for scenic drives, hiking, picnicking! Free.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayGreat for scenic drives, hiking, picnicking! Free.
Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveWear your walking shoes!
Outdoors Activities
Free admission with free parking on either end! Bring a light source; it's dark in there. West Entrance is shorter but steeper than the East Entrance.
46 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailFree admission with free parking on either end! Bring a light source; it's dark in there. West Entrance is shorter but steeper than the East Entrance.
Only on seasonal Saturday mornings! Free parking. Tasty snacks and treats, too!
12 locals recommend
Staunton Music Festival
214 W Beverley StOnly on seasonal Saturday mornings! Free parking. Tasty snacks and treats, too!
Open year round. Good for winter skiing or tubing. Even offer summer tubing!
47 locals recommend
Wintergreen Resort
Open year round. Good for winter skiing or tubing. Even offer summer tubing!
Breweries and Wineries
Basic City Beer Co.
1010 E Main StLots of outdoor seating!
Stable Craft Brewing
375 Madrid RdLots of outdoor seating, corn hole, fire pits!
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyCan be busy! Take a picnic and eat on the grounds.
If you're exploring Route 151, this is the first brewery you'll see. A popular spot with lots of outdoor seating and mountain views!
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdIf you're exploring Route 151, this is the first brewery you'll see. A popular spot with lots of outdoor seating and mountain views!
Gorgeous spot for sitting and sipping! Closest winery to our home.
30 locals recommend
Barren Ridge Vineyards
984 Barrenridge RdGorgeous spot for sitting and sipping! Closest winery to our home.
Unique and beautiful! Open air pavilions. Live music on weekends.
91 locals recommend
Purple Wolf Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys RdUnique and beautiful! Open air pavilions. Live music on weekends.
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdLovely spot for food and wine with gorgeous views!
Entertainment
A renowned theater offering more than Shakespeare plays!
92 locals recommend
American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
10 S Market StA renowned theater offering more than Shakespeare plays!
Wayne Theatre
521 W Main StPerforming venue you might enjoy!
Food Scene
The French Press
134 N Wayne AveCozy coffee bar with tasty food options!
Stella Bella & Lucy's
327 W Main StNice for brunch or lunch!
The Green Leaf Grill
415 W Main StGood food!
Mill Street Grill
1 Mill StBest ribs!
Byers St Bistro
18 Byers StGood food and drinks with outdoor seating!
Off the beaten path, but one of our favorite spots for El Savadoran food! Consider getting take-out and going to Gypsy Hill Park nearby.
14 locals recommend
Gloria's Pupuseria
331 N Central AveOff the beaten path, but one of our favorite spots for El Savadoran food! Consider getting take-out and going to Gypsy Hill Park nearby.
The Split Banana, Co.
7 W Beverley StLocally sourced ingredients for tasty gelato and sorbet!
Thai Staunton
1000 Greenville AveOur go-to Thai restaurant especially for take-out!
Chicano Boy Taco
240 N Central AveSo good! Outside patio dining. Love the street corn!
Iguana Azul
2556 Jefferson HwyOur favorite Mexican spot! Some outdoor seating. Good for take-out!
Heritage On Main Street
309 W Main StGood food and drinks!
The River
Great quality burgers and fries!
Crucible Coffee Roasters
For serious coffee drinkers!