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Still hunting for the perfect gift? This year, give the people on your list the gift of going. Here’s a big roundup of Staunton’s best activity and experience-based gifts. 

The holiday season is here, and you’re probably looking for ways to find meaningful gifts, join your community in holiday fun, and maybe even another chance to sit on Santa’s lap! Here are the top ten ways we’re celebrating the holidays in Staunton this year.

Feeling stressed about the rush of holiday excitement coming your way? Take some deep breaths and appreciate what you already have.  Here are ten things we’re thankful for in Staunton.

With the holidays approaching, it’s time to introduce some new Staunton businesses to the local community. Whether you’re looking for a new place to shop, toast, dine, or create, there are several exciting options that have recently opened their doors. Take a walk downtown to enjoy the holiday cheer and…

Ditch the airport and highway stress and instead embrace a scenic journey to Staunton, a town that’s perfectly poised for a car-free adventure. Here’s how reach all the culture, cuisine, and captivating fun of Staunton by rail.

By this time of year, you’ve likely gotten used to downtown Staunton closing to vehicular traffic and transforming into a pedestrian mall each weekend. What a way to experience the best of Staunton’s welcoming community, notable restaurants, and unique boutiques! However, winter is on the horizon. While that means the…

How is this already the last week of September? Most days might still feel like summer, but changes in the weather and the color palette are coming soon. Want to enjoy the final greens of summer, the early autumnal hues, and all the Staunton-area seasonal celebrations? Check out these things…

Staunton will undergo a wondrous transformation to welcome wizards, witches, and the delightful magic of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe for the tenth annual Queen City Mischief & Magic (QCMM) festival.

Labor Day Weekend is here, and you should visit Staunton for a last-chance long weekend getaway before the leaves change.

Craft brewers contribute more than just pints to Virginia. They add jobs, tourism dollars, and a sense of place. This August, Governor Glenn Youngkin formally declared it Virginia Craft Beer Month, a nod to the state’s 300-plus independent breweries and their role in shaping local culture. Staunton makes a fitting…

Staunton and Augusta County residents—this fall, rediscover the incredible cultural experiences right in your own backyard. The Local Culture Pass, found in your Staunton Parks & Recreation Fall Activity Guide, unlocks exclusive discounts and special offers at some of Staunton’s most beloved attractions—all just for locals. Whether you’re in the…

For ten straight days every August, the Staunton Music Festival draws more than 90 professional musicians from around the world to perform an ambitious lineup of vocal, chamber, and symphonic music. The 2025 festival (August 15-24) has several concert options each day, ranging from medieval chants to newly commissioned works.