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Staunton Grocery is proud to be a part of
the exciting community of historic Staunton, Virginia.
Staunton is an ideal location to plan
a vacation or romantic weekend getaway. Residing in the heart
of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Staunton's downtown is
alive with culture, history, shopping and events. Staunton
runs the gamut from the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars
Theatre to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and is
home to the Frontier Culture Museum, the Staunton Augusta
Art Center and the legendary Statler Brothers. Staunton has
a thriving fine arts community, and the Gallery Walk contains
a wide variety of art galleries and artistic disciplines.
Staunton's location at the intersection
of I-81 and I-64 affords visitors easy access to the incredible
natural attractions nearby. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline
Drive / Shenandoah National Park, Natural Bridge, Luray Caverns,
Grand Caverns, Natural Chimneys and the Shenandoah River are
all short drives away. If you're interested in wine tastings
then there are several great wineries in the area perfect
for a vineyard tour.
The Staunton area provides a wealth of attractions
suited to anyone's tastes. Please use the listings below as
a launching point for an exciting vacation in Staunton, Virginia.
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Downtown Staunton Attractions
American
Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
A rising force in the US Shakespearean community, American
Shakespeare Center features contemporary productions of
Shakespeare and the classics using traditional Shakespearean
staging. The showpiece Blackfriars Playhouse is the world's
first historically accurate reconstruciton of a Shakespearean
theatre.
Woodrow
Wilson Presidential Library and Museum
Atop the crest of a hill in historic
downtown Staunton is the birthplace of 28th President Woodrow
Wilson. This lovely Greek Revival house, formerly the Staunton
Presbyterian Manse, is fully restored to 1856 and decorated
with period furniture. A National Historic Landmark, the
site is not only the birthplace of one of the America's
most important leaders, but is also an authentic depiction
of a pre-Civil War Shenandoah Valley home. At the Manse
are historic gardens, a beautiful restoration of a Victorian
landscape.
Staunton
Augusta Art Center
The Staunton Augusta Art Center,
Inc. is a non-profit community art organization providing
children, adults and visitors in our area rich experiences
in arts-making, arts appreciation, and art history. The
Art Center provides artists and artisans a venue to teach,
exhibit, and sell their work. The Staunton Augusta Art Center
brings diverse visual arts to our community and our diverse
community to ART.
Trinity
Episcopal Church
Augusta Parish (Trinity Church),
founded in 1746, is the oldest church in Staunton. The Virginia
Assembly, having crossed the Blue Ridge to escape the British
army, met here in 1781. Thirteen of the windows are made
of early 20th century opalescent glass; twelve by Tiffany
Studios.
Statler
Brothers Tribute
See Staunton's striking tribute to
its own Statler Brothers, the most awarded group in country
music history.
Gypsy
Hill Park
A sprawling park with a working children's
railroad, playgrounds, duck pond, performance stage, athletic
fields, golf course, pools, picnic areas and much more.
One of the finest city parks in the nation.
Sunspots
Studio
Sunspots Studio is both a glass blowing
studio and an art gallery. See live glass blowing demonstrations
seven days a week.
Walking
Tours of Staunton
The best way to discover the 5 historic
districts of Staunton is with a walking tour. Stroll through
Gospel Hill, Stuart Addition, Newton, Beverley and The Wharf
to get a glimpse of what life was like 19th Century Staunton.
Visulite
Cinema
Staunton's Visulite Cinema opened
its doors once again in January 2006 to give moviegoers
a "premium movie experience." The theater shows
quality films with great attention to the details of the
movie-going experience. The 1936 vintage theater has been
rennovated and restored and offers multiple screens.
Frontier
Culture Museum
Located on the outskirts of town
just off I-81 at Exit 222, the Frontier Culture Museum is
a working farm that demonstrates the rural life of the 1800s
that shaped so much of today's culture.
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Downtown Staunton Gallery Walk
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29 Middlebrook Ave. Specializing in art prints from local
and regional artists and custom framing. Art Shop on the
Wharf will also carry Blue Ridge Pottery, candles, stained
glass from artist Ann Walsh and jewelry by Ruth Gardner.
(540) 886-7641
- 122 N. Lewis Street. Framed and unframed limited edition
fine art prints by local and national artists. P. Buckley
Moss and other collectibles and reproduction and decorative
accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, readymade and custom
picture and photo frames and print ordering service. Open
Friday-Monday 11 am-5 pm. Day after Thanksgiving thru December
24th, Sunday-Saturday, 11 am-7 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas. (540) 885-2573
The
Beverley Street Studio School
- 24 West Beverley Street. Features exhibit openings and
classes. Open: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-1 pm. (540) 886-8636.
Co-Art
Gallery, Inc. - 22 W. Beverley
Street. The Shenandoah Valley's largest cooperative gallery.
Original artwork by award-winning artists at affordable
prices. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 1 pm
to 5 pm . (540) 886-0737.
The
Frame Gallery - 21 N. Market
Street. Features paintings, sculpture, pottery, furniture,
glass & original graphics. Many works by Virginia artisans.
Open: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-5 pm, Saturdays 9:30 am-2
pm. (540) 885-2697.
Gallery
234 - 234 W. Frederick St. Staunton's
newest art gallery featuring a collection of unique original
artworks. Open Fridays and Saturdays, April through December
from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. By appointment year round.
(540) 887-2345.
- 300 W. Beverley Street. Functional art, fresh flowers.
540-886-1730
- 14 Byers St., 2nd floor. Local, national and international
modern art. 540-213-1815
Middlebrook
Gallery - 5 Middlebrook Ave.
International pieces and sculptures by local artist Ken
Smith. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
(540) 885-9955.
- 112 South New Street.
- 29 East Beverley Street, offers hand-painted furniture
and furnishings. Open: Thursdays, 11 am-3 pm, Saturdays,
1 pm-4 pm. (540) 886-1730.
- Local artist Willie Ferguson has created some remarkable
sculptures that can be seen around the city including in
front of his business, Ferguson Metal Fabrication, 765 Middlebrook
Avenue. The watering can and the flower pots are located
at the junction of Greenville Avenue and Coalter Street,
the giant open book can be located at the Staunton Public
Library, the giant plow is at the intersection of Statler
Boulevard and New Hope Road and the two giant goose quill
pens and scrolls, created and painted by Willie Ferguson,
is located at the intersection of Beverley & New Streets
at the Pen & Paper shop.
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Shenandoah Valley Parks and Attractions
Blue
Ridge Parkway - 19 miles
Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make
the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of
the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive"
winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past
seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads
and historic structures complement spectacular views of
distant mountains and neighboring valleys.
Shenandoah
National Park / Skyline Drive -
19 miles
Take Skyline Drive along the crest
of the mountains through the woods and past spectacular
vistas. Hike in the shade of oak trees along the Appalachian
Trail, discover the stories from Shenandoah’s past,
or just relax in the wonder of wilderness.
Natural
Bridge - 48 miles
Natural Bridge is one of the oldest
tourist destinations in the United States. The Natural Bridge
of Virginia is located in the community of Natural Bridge,
which is located in Rockbridge County. The Bridge has been
included in several "Seven Natural Wonders of the World"
lists, mostly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It has
been designated a National Historic Landmark, a Virginia
Historic Landmark, and is listed in the National Register
of historic Places.
Luray
Caverns - 60 Miles
Luray Caverns are the largest caverns
in the eastern USA and a National Landmark. Some of the
most spectacular creations were formed just one drip at
at time, such as Giant's Hall, vast expansive chambers decorated
by predominately golden columns, 10-stories tall. See the
world's largest musical instrument at Luray Caverns, too!
The Stalacpipe Organ is played from a regular-size organ,
but its organ pipes are the stalactites themselves, spreading
over 3.5 underground acres, and wired with little rubber
mallets.
Shenandoah
Caverns - 50 Miles
The only caverns in Virginia with
elevator service to its 17 underground rooms. One of the
most breathtaking sights of the underworld is its Rainbow
Lake with iridescent drip formations of bright colors. Drapery
formations look like loosely draped material hanging from
the ceiling and walls. And what's really impressive is the
drapery Bacon Formations, which look like giant strips of
bacon stretched out on the walls of a giant's kitchen.
Grand
Caverns - 22 miles
Grand Caverns offers a breathtaking
panorama of subterranean beauty. These caverns were rated
#2 in the nation by Parade magazine's science editor on
various physical aspects, such as room size, paths, ratio
of growing formations to dormant formations as well as overall
beauty. The Rainbow Room showcases the caverns with colored
lights.
Endless
Caverns - 44 miles
Through the years, many expeditions
have failed to find an end to the complex network of underground
passageways called Endless Caverns, which are mapped for
more than 5 miles. Discovered by two adventurous boys and
their dog in 1879, these caverns are home to a fossilized
wooly mammoth's tooth.
Natural
Chimneys - 17 miles
It's hard to imagine, but the Shenandoah
Valley was once the floor of a great inland sea. Centuries
ago, as that sea receded, the forces of Nature carefully
etched out an awe-inspiring formation of solid rock. The
seven Natural Chimneys tower as much as 120 feet above the
pastoral terrain of the Shenandoah Valley, offering onlookers
a sight unrivaled in majesty.
Shenandoah
River
The Shenandoah River has a storied
reputation as one of the most sublimely beautiful rivers
in the country. Gently rolling through the Shenandoah Valley
the Shenandoah River is great for kayaking, rafting, canoeing,
fishing, tubing or just admiring it's tranquil beauty.
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