Welcome to Staunton, Virginia, U.S.A.!
Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
The City of Staunton was founded in the 1740's in the
central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia along the trail that evolved into the Great Philadelphia Wagon
Road, the main land route south, which wound down the western frontier of Colonial
America from Pennsylvania to Georgia. Here Staunton grew to become "The Queen City of
the Shenandoah Valley," and today thus it remains, a beautiful town in a stunning rural
setting that is rich both in quality of life and in historical, architectural, and recreational
attractions. Its location is the junction of U.S. Interstate
Highways 81 and 64, two hours from the Washington, D.C., Capital Beltway via Interstate
Routes 66 and 81, and it is served by air and rail transportation as well.
Choose your path and see what you discover!
- Click here for some notes on Staunton's history.
- Take the walking tour of
Staunton's five historic
districts, which preserve in original charm and detail hundreds of examples of American
architectural Victoriana in every
style from Queen Anne to Colonial Revival, and visit the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
and Museum.
- Stop in the downtown
historic
district
and visit the shops.
- The Wharf Area Historic District
includes our railroad station, restaurants, and the wharf warehouses that have now been
converted to office and retail space.
- And, if you shop for antiques, or antique automobiles, you'll find a gold mine here.
- Visit Staunton's Museum of American
Frontier Culture and Staunton's Statler
Brothers Museum and Complex, as well as other museums and historic places in the
region and nearby.
- Stay in one of our noted downtown inns or in other local accommodations.
- Behold our beautiful historic houses of worship and our college and schools.
- Explore Staunton's possibilities, for yourself or for your
company, as a telecommuting site.
Recreational Activities and Scenic Wonders This Way!
From hiking, swimming, biking, and camping, to golf, tennis, and horseback riding, to skiing
in winter and the opportunities offered by outstanding national and local parks, the
Staunton area offers an abundance of outdoor and recreational activities. Click
here for more information about these.
For Further Information on Staunton and the Area
Developed by Hal Warren (hal@apa.org) and Clinton Sisson (ccs@virginia.edu).
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