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16 Best and Fun Things To Do In Staunton, Virginia


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Staunton, a city in Virginia, is renowned for its charming architecture, close proximity to Civil War landmarks, and nearby wineries. It is also notable for being the hometown of the 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson.

Staunton’s downtown area has been revitalized as a result of new restaurants, breweries, and shops. One of the most popular attractions in Downtown Staunton is the American Shakespeare Center. It’s the only recreation of  Shakespeare’s famous indoor theatre, and visitors can come to take in a classic Shakespearian play or two.

Read on to discover our list of more great things to do in Staunton, Virginia

The 16 Most Popular Things To Do In Staunton, Virginia

16. Lake Tams

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

Location: Gypsy Hill Dog Park Thornrose Ave Streetaunton VA

Web Address:   https://dwr.virginia.gov/waterbody/lake-tams/

15. Lyda B. Hunt Gallery

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 218 Hunt Drive First Floor Hunt Dining Hall Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 887 7196

14. R.R. Smith Center for History and Art

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 20 S New Street Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 886 8755

Web Address:   https://rrsmithcenter.org/

13. Staunton Recreation & Parks

4.6 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Montgomery Ave Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 332 3945

Web Address:   https://ci.staunton.va.us/visitors/parks-recreation

12. Stonewall Brigade Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

Location: 566 Lee Hwy Verona VA

Tel:  540 248 0116

Web Address:   http://116thfoundation.org/

11. Trinity Episcopal Church

4.7 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 214 W Beverley Street Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 886 9132

Web Address:   https://trinitystaunton.org/

10. Augusta Military Academy Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (74 reviews)

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Location: 1640 Lee Hwy Fort Defiance VA

Tel:  540 248 3007

Web Address:   http://amaalumni.org/

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9. Downtown Staunton Visitor Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

Location: 35 S New Street Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 332 3971

Web Address:   http://visitstaunton.com/

8. The Camera Heritage Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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Location: 1 W Beverley Street Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 886 8535

Web Address:   http://cameraheritagemuseum.com/

7. Ox-Eye Vineyards

4.9 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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Location: 44 Middlebrook Ave Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 849 7926

Web Address:   http://oxeyevineyards.com/

6. Betsy Bell Wilderness Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (194 reviews)

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Location: 525 Betsy Bell Road Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 332 3945

Web Address:   https://ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation-/parks-/montgomery-hall-park/betsy-bell-mary-gray-wilderness-park

5. Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library

4.4 ★★★★☆ (222 reviews)

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Location: 20 N Coalter Street Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 885 0897

Web Address:   http://woodrowwilson.org/

4. Sunspots Studios Glassblowing

4.7 ★★★★★ (256 reviews)

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Location: 202 S Lewis Street Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 885 0678

Web Address:   https://sunspots.com/

3. Montgomery Hall Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (490 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Montgomery Ave Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 332 3945

Web Address:   https://ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation-/parks/montgomery-hall-park

2. Frontier Culture Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,187 reviews)

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Location: 1290 Richmond Ave Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 332 7850

Web Address:   https://frontiermuseum.org/

1. Gypsy Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,213 reviews)

Location: 600 Churchville Ave Streetaunton VA

Tel:  540 332 3990

Web Address:   https://ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation-/parks/gypsy-hill-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Staunton, Virginia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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