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1. Betsy Bell and Mary Grey Wilderness Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Frontier Culture Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Kline’s Dairy Bar

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4. Oak Grove Theater

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5. Ox Eye Vineyards

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6. Queen City Brewing

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7. Staunton Music Festival

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8. Sunspots Studios Artisan Center

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9. Staunton Farmer’s Market

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10. Zynodoa Restaurant

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11. The Camera Heritage Museum

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12. Staunton Military Academy Museum

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13. Fields of Gold Farm Trail

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14. Free Guided Walking Tour

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15. The Wharf Historic District

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16. Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum

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17. The Yelping Dog Wine and Cheese Shop

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18. Black Raven Ghost Tours

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What makes Staunton an ideal base for exploring Virginia?
  • A: Staunton is an ideal base for exploring Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Q: What is Staunton known for?
  • A: Staunton boasts one of America’s best Historic Main Streets and is known for its thriving Arts and Culture scene.

Staunton, Virginia is 2 hr 36 min (157.1 miles via I-66 W and I-81 S) from D.C. You can a weekend at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center which consistently gets great reviews.


Best time to visit is May through September:

Source: National Weather Service

Month Average High (°F) Average Low (°F) Average Precipitation (inches)
January 43 24 3.3
February 47 27 3.0
March 56 35 3.8
April 67 44 3.6
May 76 53 4.4
June 83 61 4.1
July 87 65 4.6
August 85 63 4.0
September 78 56 3.8
October 67 45 3.3
November 56 36 3.1
December 46 27 3.5

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