Scenic Drives

Your Guide to Getting to Staunton

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

Get in For Free on These Fee-Free Days

Apr 13, 2023 / egnidziejko

(Published 04/13/2023) Shenandoah National Park is one of our country’s most valuable treasures and we are very lucky Staunton is just a short drive away. Are you visiting from out of town, or are you just too busy to justify committing to a pass for the entire year? More