The Staunton, VA Guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
Delicious dinner with amazing date-like atmosphere! We recommend their bread with flavored butter unique each day, margaritas to die for, and steak dinner you don't want to miss!
41 locals recommend
Mill Street Grill
1 Mill StDelicious dinner with amazing date-like atmosphere! We recommend their bread with flavored butter unique each day, margaritas to die for, and steak dinner you don't want to miss!
The coolest atmosphere and historic bar that was originally. a train station boasting tables you can draw on, yummy drinks, cold and fresh salads, and warm your belly up dinners!
26 locals recommend
Depot Grille
42 Middlebrook AveThe coolest atmosphere and historic bar that was originally. a train station boasting tables you can draw on, yummy drinks, cold and fresh salads, and warm your belly up dinners!
Amazing grilled cheeses (We love the CFO!) and wine from all over with great expertise if you don't know where to start.
11 locals recommend
Yelping Dog Wine
9 E Beverley StAmazing grilled cheeses (We love the CFO!) and wine from all over with great expertise if you don't know where to start.
Within walking distance of The Sparrow...this place is a must go! You can eat inside in an old time booth, call your order in on the table phones, and even choose music on the jukebox. Or you can drive up and let them bring the food to you! We. love their super burger, fries, and banana milkshake!
7 locals recommend
Wrights Dairy-Rite
346 Greenville AveWithin walking distance of The Sparrow...this place is a must go! You can eat inside in an old time booth, call your order in on the table phones, and even choose music on the jukebox. Or you can drive up and let them bring the food to you! We. love their super burger, fries, and banana milkshake!
Delicious pizza and wings with family friendly atmosphere in a historic downtown building. We love the Lee High pizza!
23 locals recommend
Shenandoah Pizza
19 E Beverley StDelicious pizza and wings with family friendly atmosphere in a historic downtown building. We love the Lee High pizza!
Historic ice cream shop in the heart of downtown! Adorable atmosphere, the most delicious ice cream (our favorites are brownie and cookies and cream) and the BEST hot chocolate for a cold evening walk around downtown!
28 locals recommend
The Split Banana, Co.
7 W Beverley StHistoric ice cream shop in the heart of downtown! Adorable atmosphere, the most delicious ice cream (our favorites are brownie and cookies and cream) and the BEST hot chocolate for a cold evening walk around downtown!
The best sushi and hibachi in town, and they cook it in front of you!
Massaki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1027 Richmond AveThe best sushi and hibachi in town, and they cook it in front of you!
Great Wall
850 Statler BoulevardThe best Chinese food in Staunton, and they deliver!
Perfect DATE NIGHT for celebrating something special! Farm to table food found right in the Valley!
47 locals recommend
Zynodoa Restaurant
115 E Beverley StPerfect DATE NIGHT for celebrating something special! Farm to table food found right in the Valley!
Réunion Bakery & Espresso
26 S New StThe savory croissants are a MUST!
Crucible Coffee Roasters
Our most favorite coffee and gathering place in town!
Sweet Addie’s Waffle Shop
Great brunch! We love the chicken and waffles.
Sightseeing
This is the home port of downtown Staunton. This street (and the streets off of this one boast all of the downtown shopping, eating, and exploring!
East Beverley Street
East Beverley StreetThis is the home port of downtown Staunton. This street (and the streets off of this one boast all of the downtown shopping, eating, and exploring!
Take a step back in time and learn about American history. This is a must for children of all ages and any history buff you know. Especially fun during the winter season when they have cider and Christmas festivities.
113 locals recommend
Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveTake a step back in time and learn about American history. This is a must for children of all ages and any history buff you know. Especially fun during the winter season when they have cider and Christmas festivities.
Betsy Bell Wilderness Park
525 Betsy Bell RdA quick walk with views of the valley. A must see!
A historic stop to learn more about the Woodrow Wilson birthplace!
31 locals recommend
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum
20 N Coalter StA historic stop to learn more about the Woodrow Wilson birthplace!
Worth the drive to jump onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. Gorgeous views, great hiking, and fresh air.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayWorth the drive to jump onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. Gorgeous views, great hiking, and fresh air.
This is where you walk to to enter downtown from the Sparrow with a walking path and bridge to downtown and overlook of all of downtown!
Woodrow Park
4 Sears Hill RoadThis is where you walk to to enter downtown from the Sparrow with a walking path and bridge to downtown and overlook of all of downtown!
The local park with pond, multiple play-sets, pavilions, picnic tables, a circle all around great for walking and biking, skate park, tennis courts, a train for children to ride on, baseball fields, and even the local pool.
29 locals recommend
Gypsy Hill Park
600 Churchville AveThe local park with pond, multiple play-sets, pavilions, picnic tables, a circle all around great for walking and biking, skate park, tennis courts, a train for children to ride on, baseball fields, and even the local pool.
We love visiting the Wharf on a Saturday morning to go to the Farmer's Market! Gather your local produce, grab and go local items from vendors, amazing foods, etc! Don't forget to grab a cloth bag from the Sparrow to carry home all your gathered treasures!
Byers St / Wharf station
We love visiting the Wharf on a Saturday morning to go to the Farmer's Market! Gather your local produce, grab and go local items from vendors, amazing foods, etc! Don't forget to grab a cloth bag from the Sparrow to carry home all your gathered treasures!
A super fun place to stop to shop and stay for a show on glass blowing!
25 locals recommend
Sunspots Studios
202 S Lewis StA super fun place to stop to shop and stay for a show on glass blowing!
This is another great park that our city boasts with a natural play area and tons of space to explore!
10 locals recommend
Montgomery Hall Park
1000 Montgomery AveThis is another great park that our city boasts with a natural play area and tons of space to explore!
Gypsy Hill Golf Course
A beautiful golf course to visit and enjoy during your stay!
Shopping
A fun shop with all things Staunton, quirky gifts, and the sweetest owners!
11 locals recommend
Made; By the People, For the People
15 East Beverley StreetA fun shop with all things Staunton, quirky gifts, and the sweetest owners!
A super fun store in historic downtown with items made by people from countries all over the world. They have jewelry, clothing, baskets, bags, handmade items, and even baby items.
9 locals recommend
Latitudes Fair Trade Store
16 E Beverley StA super fun store in historic downtown with items made by people from countries all over the world. They have jewelry, clothing, baskets, bags, handmade items, and even baby items.
Burrow & Vine
Fun shop to find a little something for anyone, especially people with a green thumb!
Billy Opal
Cute clothing shop with the kindest staff and most unique clothing!
City advice
Book before you go
Frontier Culture Museum
Wear comfortable shoes and book your tickets before you go especially during the summer.
Useful phrases
How to say "Staunton"
You will mark yourself as being a tourist if you say our city's name wrong...it is said STAN-TON. Forget that there is a U in the name because it is silent.
What to pack
Bring comfortable walking shoes!
Everyday is an adventure. Style is great, but you will want to wear comfy shoes for lots of exploration!