Historic Staunton, Virginia

Downtown Staunton

Explore the historic streets surrounding the Wharf District to find specialty shops, quaint cafes, and local refreshments. Check out the Farmers Market Saturday from 8-12, take a stroll at Gypsy Hill Park, or choose your own adventure and discover all the things that make Staunton wonderful!

Gypsy Hill Park

Local park, nice walking paths along the creek, duck and swan pond.

Montgomery Hall Park

Big Local park, walking paths in the woods, disc golf course, tennis courts, etc.

Refill Renew

Refillery and zero waste shop Cassandra works at

The Split Banana, Co.

Homemade local gelato shop

Crucible Coffee Roasters

Locally roasted coffee company

Chicano Boy Taco

Local taco joint for lunch or dinner, we suggest the beef brisket burrito.

D & L Donuts

Delicious hand made donuts! They open at 6am and sell out fairly quickly. Drip coffee avaialable- take away only.

Zynodoa Restaurant

Our favorite dinner restaunrant, uses mostly local produce/meats/cheeses, etc

Reunion Bakery & Espresso

Best bakery in town. Take away only but has some seating outside. Serves locally roasted Crucible Coffee

Serendipity Java Bar and Eatery

Cheaper less popular spot than the bakery, great biscuits and breakfast items. Coffee, tea, place inside to sit and free wifi.

Ox-Eye Vineyards

Blu Point Seafood Co.

Where Julia works! Seafood, good happy hour specials, virginia coast oysters!

Ciders From Mars

Redbeard Brewing Company

Skipping Rock Beer Co. - Staunton

Exploring Beyond Town

Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, Staunton provides great access to scenic roadways, historic towns, and outdoor recreation. - 20 min E - Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail - 1 mile hike to historic railway tunnel built 1850-1858, flashlight recommended - 25 min E - National Parks - Skyline Drive (North, fee area) meets the Blue Ridge Parkway (South, no fee) - 30 min E - Humpback Rocks - Visitors Center, Historic Farm (1/4 mile), 1 mile hike to the top - 30 min S - St. Mary's Falls - 4.5 mi out and back hike with creek crossings, waterfalls, and swimming holes - 35 min NW - Natural Chimneys Park - Rock formations rising up to 120ft, short hike to a view from above - 40 min SE - Sherando Lake ($8 parks fee) - 25 acre spring fed lake, beach, trails, picnic area, camping - 40 min NW - Todd Lake - ($8 parks fee) - 7.5 acre spring fed lake, beach, trails, picnic area, camping - 50 min S - Crabtree Falls ($8 parks fee) - highest vertical-drop (1,200ft) cascading waterfall east of the Miss,

Frontier Culture Museum

On Saturday entry is discounted for anyone that wants to visit the museum before the wedding. Say you are with our wedding party.