The Shenandoah Valley is one of the top 12 places to vacation for scenery, recreation and Civil War landmarks, according to MONEY MAGAZIN... more »
The Shenandoah Valley is one of the top 12 places to vacation for scenery, recreation and Civil War landmarks, according to MONEY MAGAZINE. Staunton, Virginia -- which is right in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley -- offers festivals, live theater and concerts, places of historic significance, beautiful natural beauty, antiquing, and fine dining.
Historic Staunton, Virginia has long been home to many fine artists and craftspeople, according to the Staunton Convention & Visitors Bureau. The downtown area - an architectural treasure trove - features a renowned art school, changing art exhibits at various businesses, public art, studio spaces and a variety of galleries displaying varied works by local and regional artists as well as by artisans from across the nation.
Walking around historic Staunton, Virginia is like strolling through a work of art. The charming downtown area features five National Historic Districts packed with a wide variety of architectural buildings, and the wonderful, informative guided walking tours (which are free) take place Saturday mornings in May and they take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from June through October. In addition, you can pick up a brochure and set your own pace on a self-guided walking tour of Staunton?s historic districts.
Staunton has a lively visual and performing arts community that you will want to embrace during your stay. In addition to being able to attend plays at the Blackfriars Playhouse and at Mary Baldwin College, you will be able to enjoy entertainment brought to Staunton by ?Center Stage!? if you plan in advance. It is possible to see artists at work on certain days at Co-ART Gallery and you can watch glassblowing at SunSpots.
Gypsy Hill Park offers golf and tennis, walking paths, and free concerts in the Summer time on weeknights, which include Jazz in the Park, the Stonewall Brigade Band, and Praise in the Park. There are also weekly concerts during the Summer at The Wharf. In addition, you may want to visit during The Staunton Music Festival, which has gained a reputation for its adventurous and innovative programming, unusual repertoire, and performers of international caliber.
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We have 5 guest accommodations: 3 rooms and 2 suites (all with private bathrooms) recently redecorated. Enjoy our glorious gardens, including the courtyard garden featuring a large water/goldfish pond and patio - plus you can request "breakfast in the garden" next to the water garden! Located in historic downtown Staunton, we feature an award-winning, newly-renovated Carriage House (a two-story separate building a few steps from the main house). Historic Staunton Foundation recognized us for the renovation and restoration of this historic building. We offer many special amenities, which include guest refrigerators and microwaves, FREE unlimited wireless Internet service throughout the entire B&B, sitting areas in all bedrooms, central a.c. + ceiling fans, new firm mattresses with plush featherbeds topping each new mattress! And more . . . . The main building has three lovely guest rooms, a very large suite, and a TV lounge. Snacks are available all the time in the TV lounge. The main house has antiques and feels elegant and serene; the Carriage House is luxurious and offers every amenity we could think of for our guests. Enjoy the beautiful sound of church bells as you relax in the gardens of the back yard. Guests can walk to everything downtown -- or take the free trolley around town and over to the park. We are in a prime location to fully enjoy the historic downtown area, the wharf, the theater, and Gypsy Hill Park (trolley ride to get there).
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