The Lakewood Suite's Guidebook to Staunton, VA
Food scene
This is our favorite local seafood restaurant. We recommend the fresh oysters and keylime pie!
11 locals recommend
Blu Point Seafood Co.
123 W Beverley StThis is our favorite local seafood restaurant. We recommend the fresh oysters and keylime pie!
Gourmet pizza along with local craft beer options. Located in the beautiful downtown area.
23 locals recommend
Shenandoah Pizza
19 E Beverley StGourmet pizza along with local craft beer options. Located in the beautiful downtown area.
The Split Banana, Co.
7 W Beverley Stfreshly made ice cream and gelato
A casual, “come-as-you-are” eatery, the Depot Grille opened in 1990 and has since become one of the favorite family restaurants of residents and tourists
26 locals recommend
Depot Grille
42 Middlebrook AveA casual, “come-as-you-are” eatery, the Depot Grille opened in 1990 and has since become one of the favorite family restaurants of residents and tourists
A local favorite, Mill Street Grill offers good quality food with fast fun efficient service, all in the cozy confines of a turn of the century flourmill
41 locals recommend
Mill Street Grill
1 Mill StA local favorite, Mill Street Grill offers good quality food with fast fun efficient service, all in the cozy confines of a turn of the century flourmill
Consistently changing menu, influenced by the region serves amazing dishes created by their national and regional acclaimed chef.
35 locals recommend
The Shack
105 S Coalter StConsistently changing menu, influenced by the region serves amazing dishes created by their national and regional acclaimed chef.
Serves hand-made tacos and mission-style burritos with fresh products created by local chef, Justin Hershey.
23 locals recommend
Chicano Boy Taco
240 N Central AveServes hand-made tacos and mission-style burritos with fresh products created by local chef, Justin Hershey.
Sightseeing
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayGreat for hiking and sight seeing!
Museum tells the story of early immigrants and their American descendants
113 locals recommend
Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveMuseum tells the story of early immigrants and their American descendants
Gypsy Hill Park is a sprawling 214-acre multi-use recreational destination located in the heart of Staunton at the intersection of Churchville Avenue (Route 250) and Thornrose Avenue.
The 1.3-mile circular roadway, Constitution Drive, runs through the center of the Park and is a designated play street suitable for walking, jogging, cycling and rollerblading. Covered pavilions with modest outdoor cooking facilities and picnic tables are available on a non-reservation basis.
29 locals recommend
Gypsy Hill Park
600 Churchville AveGypsy Hill Park is a sprawling 214-acre multi-use recreational destination located in the heart of Staunton at the intersection of Churchville Avenue (Route 250) and Thornrose Avenue.
The 1.3-mile circular roadway, Constitution Drive, runs through the center of the Park and is a designated play street suitable for walking, jogging, cycling and rollerblading. Covered pavilions with modest outdoor cooking facilities and picnic tables are available on a non-reservation basis.
Entertainment
Recovering the joy and accessibility of Elizabethan theatre at the Blackfriars Playhouse - the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre.
92 locals recommend
American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
10 S Market StRecovering the joy and accessibility of Elizabethan theatre at the Blackfriars Playhouse - the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre.
Wonderful lavender farm that is family owned and located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Offers lavender products and wine directly to customers online and at the farm. Has small animals on-site so is great to take a tour.
91 locals recommend
Purple Wolf Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys RdWonderful lavender farm that is family owned and located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Offers lavender products and wine directly to customers online and at the farm. Has small animals on-site so is great to take a tour.
Wonderful local brewery offering a tap room and agri-pub style brewery restaurant, situated on a family run horse farm
35 locals recommend
Stable Craft Brewing
375 Madrid RdWonderful local brewery offering a tap room and agri-pub style brewery restaurant, situated on a family run horse farm
The Old Apple Orchard Turned Vineyard
Fishersville, Virginia
"Wine makes daily life easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions, and more tolerance"
-Benjamin Franklin
30 locals recommend
Barren Ridge Vineyards
984 Barrenridge RdThe Old Apple Orchard Turned Vineyard
Fishersville, Virginia
"Wine makes daily life easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions, and more tolerance"
-Benjamin Franklin
Their taproom is located in the Wharf District of Historic Downtown Staunton at 120 S Lewis Street. They offer indoor seating, as well as an outdoor beer garden.
18 locals recommend
Redbeard Brewing Company
120 S Lewis StTheir taproom is located in the Wharf District of Historic Downtown Staunton at 120 S Lewis Street. They offer indoor seating, as well as an outdoor beer garden.
Crack The Code Escape Room
300 Church StWoodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum
20 N Coalter StHiking
Clear, clean water with beautiful cascades that lead to a waterfall with a 15 ft drop and plunge pool.
19 locals recommend
Saint Mary's Wilderness
Clear, clean water with beautiful cascades that lead to a waterfall with a 15 ft drop and plunge pool.
Moderate 2.7 mile trail up the mountainside offers 5 waterfall views and overlooks that highlight the beauty of the valley.
212 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
Moderate 2.7 mile trail up the mountainside offers 5 waterfall views and overlooks that highlight the beauty of the valley.
Located at MP 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this hike is very popular in the area and leads to a rock outcrop that offers spectacular views of the valley.
203 locals recommend
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayLocated at MP 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this hike is very popular in the area and leads to a rock outcrop that offers spectacular views of the valley.
Offers swimming in designated sand beach, fishing, hiking that offers everything from a short walk around the lake to a day hike up the mountain on the White Rock Trail and the BR Parkway.
68 locals recommend
Sherando Lake Recreation Area
96 Sherando Lake RdOffers swimming in designated sand beach, fishing, hiking that offers everything from a short walk around the lake to a day hike up the mountain on the White Rock Trail and the BR Parkway.
This is a historic railroad tunnel built in the 1850's. On 11/21/20 The tunnel was opened with an access trail. Open sunrise to sunset, it offers a glimpse of local history and great hike.
46 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailThis is a historic railroad tunnel built in the 1850's. On 11/21/20 The tunnel was opened with an access trail. Open sunrise to sunset, it offers a glimpse of local history and great hike.
Local golf
Located at 1410 Commerce Road, offers beautiful views and relaxing place to play golf
Ingleside Golf Resort and Conference Center
1410 Commerce RdLocated at 1410 Commerce Road, offers beautiful views and relaxing place to play golf
The Club at Ironwood
62 Country Club Cir18 hole championship golf course
City/town information
You may also visit:
www.visitstaunton.com which has additional suggestions of Staunton's overflowing things to see and do.
61 locals recommend
Staunton
You may also visit:
www.visitstaunton.com which has additional suggestions of Staunton's overflowing things to see and do.
City advice
Don't miss
The Brew Ridge Trail Visit http://brewridgetrail.com/
This is a site highlighting the local brewery trail map in Nelson County. The five breweries along the Brew Ridge Trail offer some of the best craft brews this side of the Atlantic (we’ve won some serious awards to prove it) along with the gorgeous sights and sounds of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains – it’s truly an unparalleled combination.