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Make It A Long Weekend In Staunton

• 5/23/2025

There are many reasons to pick Staunton for your next long weekend getaway. Here’s a mix-and-match guide to help you shape your perfect long weekend escape.

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Staunton’s Wharf: Top Things to See and Do

• 5/9/2025

Developed in the 1850s when the railroad came to Staunton, the Wharf Historic District shines as one of Staunton’s busiest and most vibrant neighborhoods, home to a wealth of independently owned businesses and restaurants.

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Welcome Back, Warm Weather!

• 5/2/2025

It seems as if Old Man Winter has finally gone into hibernation, making way for the warm gaze of spring and summer. Staunton is a great place to enjoy the sun and mild weather, and we have lots of ways to do it. Here’s a roundup of all our favorite ways to enjoy the warm weather in Staunton. 

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Staunton After Dark

• 4/25/2025

Whether you’re looking for a snack, a craft cocktail, or the sounds of a local band, Staunton has your ideal late-night eatery, watering hole, or place to gather after dark.

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National Indie Bookshop Day in Staunton!

• 4/22/2025

“Bookshops are dreams built of wood and paper. They are time travel and escape and knowledge and power. They are, simply put, the best of places.”  Evan Friss, The Bookshop Staunton is known for the American Shakespeare Center, Queen City Mischief and Magic and the Heifetz Music Festival. But did…

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Staunton Is Made of Magic

• 4/18/2025

Many people flock to Staunton in September to mingle with wizards and dragons at the annual Queen City Mischief and Magic Festival. However, Staunton is made of magic every day of the year! Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, Staunton, Virginia is the kind of place where everyday moments…

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6 Unique Stays in Staunton for Your Next Getaway

• 4/11/2025

Staunton is a perfect destination for a day trip, but you’ll probably find that there’s just too much to fit in in a single day. Here are five unique stays that will make you feel at home!

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Earth Day and All Things Green in Staunton

• 4/4/2025

Read about Staunton’s Earth Day as well as several local businesses and organizations that make it their business to preserve and beautify our planet.

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Shop and Dine Out Downtown (and Beyond) in Staunton

• 3/28/2025

Staunton’s Shop and Dine Out Downtown and Beyond weekend program will resume for a 6th year on Friday, April 4 and continue through the end of October.

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Staunton’s Craft Cocktails

• 3/14/2025

March 24 is National Cocktail Day, and there’s definitely a delicious libation waiting for you in Staunton!

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Where Girlfriends Gather: Your Guide to the Ultimate Women’s Weekend in Staunton 

• 3/7/2025

March is Women’s Month. Support Staunton’s female-owned and female co-owned businesses and attend the Third Annual Valley Women’s Weekend.

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Tying the Knot in Staunton – National Wedding Planning Day

• 2/27/2025

National Wedding Planning Day is March 1. Let us help you plan the Staunton wedding of your dreams with our picks for venues, florists, photographers, and more.

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