Apr 04, 2024 / egnidziejko
Do you have a free weekend coming up but have no idea how to fill it? Do you want to learn a new outdoor skill, but don’t know where to start? If you’re excited about outdoor adventure but struggling with the details, let someone else take charge. More
Mar 28, 2024 / egnidziejko
Spring is here, and it’s time to get outside and enjoy it! Staunton’s Shop and Dine Out in Downtown weekend program will resume on Friday, April 5th and continue through October 27th. The popular program started during the pandemic but has become a permanent warm-weather Staunton tradition showcasing the best of the city’s vibrant food scene, culture, and community. More
Mar 21, 2024 / egnidziejko
Before the 1850s, the only way to get anywhere in the Shenandoah Valley was to travel by horseback or stagecoach along the Valley Pike (today’s Route 11), which connected Staunton to Winchester and beyond. When the Virginia Central Railroad arrived in 1854, Staunton became a hub for commerce and travel. More
Mar 07, 2024 / egnidziejko
Technically, your bucket list is the list of important things you want to do before you kick the bucket. But if thoughts of your demise are too macabre for you, just think of it as a list of things that will help you live your best life and enjoy interesting experiences. More
Feb 15, 2024 / egnidziejko
Nicknamed the Mother of Presidents, Virginia is the birthplace of eight presidents, more than any other state. They include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson. More
Jan 25, 2024 / egnidziejko
National Plan for Vacation Day is the last Tuesday of January. Did you know that Americans leave hundreds of millions of paid vacation days unused each year? We make all kinds of excuses: I’m too busy, too tired, too broke, etc. More
Nov 30, 2023 / egnidziejko
While the Staunton Christmas Parade may have concluded, there's still an abundance of holiday festivities awaiting you in the Queen City! Here’s a roundup of things to keep you busy throughout the holiday season! More
Nov 16, 2023 / egnidziejko
Are you dreading all the preparation and cleanup you incur hosting a Thanksgiving event at your house? Are you looking for something to do in Staunton besides watching football or shopping? Here’s how to go out for dinner, pick up takeout, or enjoy an alternate activity altogether on Thanksgiving this year. More