Things to do in Staunton | Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center

Visit historic attractions and uncover all of the things to do in Staunton and the surrounding area while staying with us at Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Smithsonian Magazine has named Staunton as one of the top Small Towns in America, click here to see the article.

Downtown Staunton offers many informative walking tours and free trolley buses provide transportation to museums, the theater, shops and restaurants.

Within a ½ hour's drive you can enjoy golf, wineries, historic Virginia landmarks, beautiful scenery, galleries, theater and more.

Enjoy this great video on all of the great and wonderful reasons to visit Staunton. A lot you may know and even a few suprises!

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The Blackfriars Playhouse
The Blackfriars Playhouse is open year-round for Shakespeare productions, hailed by The Washington Post as "shamelessly entertaining" and by The Boston Globe as "phenomenal...bursting with energy."

President Woodrow Wilson's Birthplace & Museum
Come explore and enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum where the treasures tell the tales of Wilson's early years, presidency, suffrage, prohibition and World War I.

Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum is an outdoor, living-history museum and educational institution.

Sunspots Studios & Glassblowing

Glass blowing and gift gallery in a wonderful historic building. Open 7 days a week with live glass blowing demonstrations daily (Including blowing your own Christmas Ornament!) One of a kind art pieces from vases to bird feeders.

Historic Main Street
Today's historic district features unique shops and outdoor cafés, small town heritage events, and unique outdoor attractions. Staunton became Virginia's first Main Street community to win a Great American Main Street Award presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Six Historic Districts
Staunton has a wealth of distinctive dwellings in its five historic districts. From the late 18th century through the early 20th century, Staunton residents created a rich tapestry of homes on the prominent hills and in neighborhoods throughout the city.

Local Wineries
Capture the taste and refinement of Virginia by touring our local wineries, each one a distinct voice in the flavorful harmony of the Shenandoah Valley. The closest winery to the hotel is Barren Ridge Vineyards, check them out on your next visit! For a complete listing of Virginia WIneries, visit virginiawine.org

Brew Ridge Trail

Our local breweries are taking the brewing world by storm! With too many gold label winners within a 45 minute drive to name, the Shenandoah Valley is now home to the Brew Ridge Trail, click here to learn more.

Area Golf
Virginia Golf promises great beauty and geographic diversity with a climate ideal for year-around play. With a variety of challenges for pros and beginners alike, Virginia has some of the best public courses in the world.

Shenandoah Valley, Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge Parkway
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley welcomes you with natural wonders, history, towns and cities, events and activities including golf, skiing, and hiking.

Staunton Guided Tours
Enjoy a tour of beautiful Staunton and the surrounding area led by an experienced guide who knows its history, its story and its attractions. The tour can be customized or you can choose one of many prepared tours. Special Tours can be arranged for large groups, events and wedding guests.

Staunton's Fall Foliage
As the weather begins to cool and the seasons start to change, visitors to Staunton, Virginia are treated to a blaze of fall colors blanketing the heavily-forested rolling hills.

Mary Baldwin College
Visit this historic campus in charming Staunton and at our regional centers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Civil War Trails
The Shenandoah Valley played an important role during our nation's Civil War. Come explore the rich heritage of the area and learn more about the "Breadbasket of the Confederacy.

Ghosts of Staunton Guided Tours
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"There was nothing not to like about being in Staunton"
M. Frazier