Things To Do In Waynesboro and Staunton! 

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STAUNTON 

Amtrak's "The Cardinal" stops at Staunton's railroad station three times per week in each direction on its route between Washington, DC and Chicago. You can catch Amtrak's "The Cardinal" at Washington, DC's Union Station at 10:35 AM on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday morning, arriving in Staunton at 2:15 PM that afternoon. You can return to Washington on a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday afternoon, leaving Staunton at 3:21 PM and arriving at Union Station at 7:30 PM that evening. What a perfect getaway!  

A trolley service, operated by the City of Staunton, provides service around Staunton's downtown area, including stops at the railroad station. This helps to make getting around Staunton's small and compact downtown area much easier. There is so much to see and do within walking distance in the heart of Staunton. 

Shenandoah Shakespeare's new Blackfriars Playhouse, offers year 'round matinee and evening entertainment. Performed in repertory, you usually have a variety of productions from which to choose over a period of a few days.  

Woodrow Wilson's Birth Place. From the Victorian Gardens to the authentically furnished pre-Civil War manse to the restored 1919 Pierce Arrow that was a favorite of our 28th President, the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace offers an accurate depiction of pre-Civil War life in the Shenandoah Valley and an historically accurate look into the life of one of America's most influential leaders. 

The Frontier Culture Museum provides a view into the lives of our 17th, 18th & 19th century ancestors through authentically clad, working interpreters and furnished homes, barns and outbuildings from Germany, England, Ireland, and Virginia. The structures were carefully dismantled, shipped to the site and reconstructed on the outdoor museum property just a few miles from downtown Staunton. 

If there is still time left on your trip to Staunton, be sure to meander through Staunton's 5 National Registered Historic Districts for some of Virginia's best examples of Victorian architecture. With over 60 shops, art galleries, specialty boutiques, and antique stores downtown, Staunton IS the "perfect getaway". 

COMMUNITY ARTS INCLUDE... 

Visual Arts: Children’s Art Network, The Staunton/Augusta Art Center, The Beverley Street Studio School.  

Music: Dinner and Live Jazz Events, Jazz in the Park, The Stonewall Brigade Band, Shakin, Oak Grove Folk Music Festival, The Ovation Singers, The Staunton Choral Society, Staunton Community Concerts, Valley Symphonic Concerts, The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir. 

Gallery Walks: Art Shop on the Wharf, Brownstone Gallery, The Beverley Street Studio School, Co-Art Gallery, Inc., Downtown Art Suppy/Coffee on the Corner, The Frame Gallery, Gallery 234, Local Color, Kronos Gallery, Middlebrook Gallery, Naked Creek Pottery Gallery, Painted Thunder Studio, Staunton Augusta Art Center, SunSpots, Blue Mountain Coffee. 

Film & Cinema: Staunton Visulite Cinema, The Dixie Theater 

Theater: The Staunton Performing Arts Center, ShenanArts, American Shakespeare Center, and Oak Grove Theater. 

Collegiate Baseball includes the Staunton Braves. They play a 40-game schedule each summer. Each of the eight communities that support the league, lend assistance by housing players, providing jobs, and financially supporting the team, as well as buying tickets for games. 

City of Staunton operates a golf course within the city at Gypsy Hill Park. Staunton also features a private country club. 

WAYNESBORO 

Downtown Waynesboro is the place to be for festivals - with the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival in April, one of the largest Soap Box Derbys in the nation, the Virginia Fall Foliage Festival, and many others in between. 

Plumb House. Tour the streets that now cover the grounds of the Battle of Waynesboro. Stop at the Plumb House Museum, which was between the battle lines, and pick up a map and the story of the battle. The map features the battlefield location of various military units involved. Restoration continues on this piece of history that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register, and Virginia Civil War Trails  

P. Buckley Moss Museum. Discover the art of one of American's most celebrated and popular artists - Patricia Buckley Moss. The P. Buckley Moss Museum houses the permanent collection of her work. Tours are available. A sales gallery offers a selection of prints and other gift items.  

Skyline Drive. Winding along the tops of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Skyline Drive offers gorgeous panoramic views and access to miles of hiking trails through forested hills, hollows and slopes that often present refreshing waterfalls descending from the summits.  

Artisans Center of Virginia. The Artisans Center of Virginia is commited to the work of Virginia artisans to provide education and to preserve and create an awareness of craft and its cultural contribution. The center features state and national exhibits, class programs for a vast range of media and skill levels, and a retail gallery featuring the work of over 140 artisans from across the state. Admission is free. Take a handmade piece of Virginia with you to brighten a special place in your home or office.  

Waynesboro Heritage Museum. The Waynesboro Heritage Museum is located downtown at the corner of Main Street & Wayne Avenue. The museum has a wonderful collection of pictures, photographs, antiques, collectibles, a world-class doll collection and a Valley Native American artifacts collection.  

Daylily & Wine Festival At Andre Viette Farm and Nursery. If your idea of a great time is enjoying fine food and spirits, learning about gardening, listening to music and relaxing in a beautiful setting with family and friends, then visit Andre Viette Farm and Nursery for a 2 day event each July. 

•Live Radio Broadcast! Listen as Andre Viette broadcasts 'In the Garden with the Viettes' live from the "Farm" on Saturday from 8am - 11am. Come see how it's done and meet the people behind the scenes of this very popular radio program!
•Learn new landscaping, gardening, and cooking tips from the horticultural and culinary experts.
•Taste wines from many of Virginia's award winning wineries
•Enjoy live music and a wide variety of foods offered by local restaurants
•Stroll through the Viette gardens and a assorted range of artisans and crafters
•Don't forget the kids - they will enjoy activities in the children's tent. 

Annual Main Street Muscle Car Show. Held in May this colorful event revs Main Street alive with the sight and sounds of the slickest muscle cars of the past. Vendors, music, raffles, and food round out the day’s event.

Annual Chili, Blues ‘N Brews Cook-Off. This full day event in September combines the tasty creations of competitive chili chefs with cool blues and hot cars for a great day by the river. 

River City Wine Festival. After enjoying the October Virginia Fall Foliage Art Festival during the day, stroll down to the banks of the South River to sample the wines of several Virginia Wineries, enjoy live jazz, all under the stars.  

Annual Christmas in the River City. Take in all the traditional sights, sounds, and aromas of the Holidays in downtown Waynesboro on this magical night of dining, shopping, and entertainment. 

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