First time visiting caverns, and it was an amazing experience. A must for anyone that likes caves…read moreand 54°.

Our group enjoyed a morning at the park where we used one of the shelters for a meeting, following…read moreour meeting we enjoyed an informative tour of the caverns. The staff were great to work with when preparing for and scheduling our group event. The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. It was a super exprerience!

So glad that we an had opportunity to visit the beautiful and historic Spotts-Coffman house. I've…read morebeen in and around Staunton my entire life, and loved to be able to go into one of the old town houses. The guide goes over the history of the house and of Charlotte Spotts DeBaun Coffman, a local figure in the history of Staunton, who owned the home and lived there from 1901 to 1988. The Victorian era embellishments in the house are beautiful, with detailed ceilings, doors, floors, and stained glass. The furniture, decor, and odds and ends they've chosen make the house cozy and interesting. None of Charlotte's original furniture is in the house, but what's there now fits the style of her era, and most of it is based around the Victorian time frame. Don't forget to say hello to the duckling for me! You can tell that the owner and guide, Kevin, truly loves the house and is doing a wonderful job keeping a vital part of history alive. He treats Charlotte's memory with dignity and respect, and shows off the house with obvious pride. They also host special events like a Holiday Tea or a Murder Mystery night, which I'd love to attend some day. Tours are available on an appointment basis - if you plan on visiting the Woodrow Wilson House and Museum down the street, give them a call and see if a time slot is available. We paid $15 a person, which I never mind spending on something like this. If you'd like to visit Charlotte's grave, she and her family members (and both husbands!) are in the nearby beautiful and historic Thornrose Cemetery. Enter from Thornrose Ave and take a right; circle past the large mausoleum and the plots will be on your left. Look for the large "Spotts" stone - the markers are all right by the road.

From the owner: Victorian era house and museum. See what life was like over 100 years ago. Guided tours are by…read moreprepaid appointment. Call us to arrange 540-380-0030

A beautiful town and one not to miss. I veered left off the main highway (went out of my route) to…read morevisit here. I read so many nice articles about Staunton and how historic it is. Voted a best small town of America and what a well deserved title for this amazing town started 1800. I'm amazed at so many original buildings are still here and how beautiful the vibe is. I saw some amazing unique types of business that you won't see anywhere else. They even had a camera museum full of all the old cameras we had as kids given to us by our great grandparents. The rectangle Kodak camera, Polaroid cameras. That place was great. The antique shops were full of everything my great grandma had in her house that's just gone nowadays. Telephones of course, sewing machines, washboards and jewelry boxes. Staunton was a wonderland you just have to see! Enjoy my photos and put Staunton on your road trip list!

Staunton has been recognized as one of "The 20 Best Small Towns in America." After a few days here,…read moreI can understand why, especially if you are interested in the history of the American South. Incorporated officially in 1801, its founding goes back at least to 1747 when the plan for a town at this location was developed by the colonial governor of the Virginia Colony, and given the name Staunton after the popular governor's wife, Rebecca. I guess the name "Gooch," didn't pass muster (The actual name of the appointed official). The arrival of T.J. Collins in 1891 was the primary factor in the town having such a rich and diverse commercial and residential architecture. He and his two sons designed over 200 buildings downtown, primarily along Beverley and Augusta Streets, the main intersection. A guided or even unguided walking tour will show you many styles of classic architecture, including Romanesque Revival, Second Empire, Chateauesque, Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Italianate. The Staunton Public Library is a result of the refurbishment of the original schoolhouse drafted and built under the guidance of T.J. He left behind a town center that make it unique and worthy of a few days exploration. When exhausted from all the intricacies of architecture and physically tired from climbing up and down the hills, you can take a break and visit The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum and catch a live performance at Blackfriars Theater. While there aren't many five star restaurants here, there are enough local kitchens to keep you satisfied and a brace of taverns and breweries to keep your stomach full and whistle wet almost any hour of the day, except Monday, when it seems most of town is closed up tight.

We have been stopping here for quite a few years on our homeward bound drive to New York from our…read morewinter break in Myrtle Beach. Love this town very quaint, Victorian style houses, lots of restaurants, hotels & B&B's. Just a great town to stop in. Actually I think in the summer they have summer theater. So maybe stay a little longer if you get the chance!

There's an incredible amount of historically significant cameras on display at the Camera Heritage…read moreMuseum in Staunton, VA. The owner and curator of this collection was amazingly informative and the tour (about 1 hour) was well worth the small fee he charged. If you'd like to learn more about photography, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place!

Enjoyed my tour at the Camera Heritage Museum! Staff was very friendly and very enthusiastic to…read moreanswer any questions.

I really, really like this smalltown indie theater, especially after the ownership change in 2026…read more (Nothing wrong with the previous ownership, it's just next-level now.) It's a three-screen theater that strikes a good balance between mainstream/current Hollywood fare and art-house one one big screen, one medium, and one tiny back room. I mostly go for the art films (documentaries, independent, and foreign films), which they show in once-weekly showings for four seasons of about 10 weeks per year with short breaks between. These are a real highlight of my weekly leisure time, and I buy seasons tickets for myself and one other person, sometimes two. The films are well-curated, rarely do I not like or love one, and the introductions genuinely add to the enjoyment (there is also after-film discussion but I'm not a late-night person so I don't stay for those). The new ownership brings an obviously fresh perspective, clear commitment to investing in the facilities, and welcome but not too dramatic changes to various things like the snacks and ordering lines. Nick is making upgrades carefully without too much risk of fixing what ain't broke, which I think is prudent. There's fresh paint and decor, a new Visulite logo short clip that is worlds better than the nauseating previous one, and a generally obvious love of film/cinema is on display. The previous owner loved cinema too, but it just felt a bit stagnant, and now it feels fresh and revitalized. One thing that stands out to me is that someone is really investing time and considerable talent in things like pre-screening intro shorts. I was at the anniversary showing of Blue Velvet and there was a sequence of interview snippets and short excerpts from David Lynch films that showed before the feature, and it was really seamlessly put together and coherent. That doesn't just happen: it takes skill, planning, care, and effort. I really appreciate things like that and get a very strong, optimistic sense for the future as a result. Another thing I want to note: I think I understand some of reasons why one of the theaters is tiny and dingy. If you learn how the Hollywood studios force a one-size-fits-all model on their distributors, who do the same to theaters, you will understand why theaters maintain a very low cost option to cut their losses when they are forced to do things that will not only fail to make money, but actually lose them money. I'm sure I'd understand a lot more if I were in the biz myself, but I think I get the gist of it enough to give them credit for adapting to a pretty harsh, unforgiving business environment.

Great little theatre with food and drink. Usually not crowded during the week. Right in historic…read moredowntown Staunton, VA

Did the beginner's caving tour and it was great! Around 2 hours. I think all of the crawls/routes…read morehad options to skip, if you end up getting inside and feeling like it's too much for you. The tour guides, Evan and Kaylee, were amazing guides! Anna at the front desk was awesome on the phone and in person. They also had a great mini golf course outside. Highly recommend this place. I was also able to put a go pro with a helmet strap on the caving helmet and use it.

If you've toured the Grand Caverns walking tour and find yourself peering into the dark recesses of…read morethe cavern, the Fountain Cave adventure tour is a must on your next visit. Visiting on a day when temperatures were only forecast to reach a high of 42F, it was pleasantly warm inside Fountain Cave and did not require bundling up for most people. Long sleeves, long pants, and boots, are required due to the terrain you "may" cover in addition to keeping the [damaging] oils from your skin off the cave features. Helmets, mounted lighting, gloves and knee pads are provided and were all in good condition. The floor of the 1800s walkway is mostly dry but moist areas are present throughout the tour and can be very slippery; following the instructions provided by the tour guides (three points of contact) will ensure everyone stays upright in these areas. Dana and Ashelynn were our guides for a group of 7 and always took point and rear to ensure everyone was safe and accounted for. Dana took the prominent role in discussing the history, and geology, of Fountain Cave and was a very engaging guide. While Fountain Cave is not as large as Grand Caverns, getting to tour this cave by headlamp and put yourself INTO the exhibit is truly an awesome experience. The bonus comes in the form of the Adventure "opportunities" that run near or parallel to the original 1800s pathway; for those not able or interested in taking the Adventure routes, you simply stay on the 1800s walkway and meet up with the rest of the group a small distance down the path. There are a few instances on the tour where a break is taken in total darkness. The first is a short ways into the tour and is designed to show you the amount of light that can be picked up from the entrance way after your eyes are given time to adjust. The second sets the stage to show how the cave would have been illuminated by a small candle. Note: please be respectful of the other guests if taking photos in these black-out moments; lowering your camera to the lowest brightness setting and staying back from the group prevents ruining the experience for others. IMO, the only way to make the Fountain Cave tour better is to increase the length of time spent within. Just like the Grand Caverns tour, I still found myself peering into the areas off the guided tour path wondering...is there more to this cave that hasn't been discovered yet.

What started off as visiting all the states in a lifetime, has evolved to capturing the background…read moreof the individual, history, and national/world events held within each Presidential Library. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library in Staunton, VA is absolutely worth a stop while in Virginia! Located in a charming downtown neighborhood, (already a treat), parking is easy and convenient. Inquire at the front for a tour - the guides are well-versed, and excited to share their knowledge of this president's childhood, upbringing, schooling, and political rise; it's fascinating to reflect on how his tenure helped shaped the country's view of the world.

Visiting this area during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and I suggested to family members that I…read morewould like to visit here. I was not very familiar with what this former president accomplished while serving during his term and we all learned something we didn't know. This museum has a lot of interesting things to look at and learn from and they offer tours as well. Was glad I had this museum on my list of places to explore and we spent over an hour looking through various rooms that were able to be viewed. I would suggest this as a place to visit.

Upstairs on the third floor, a very helpful office staff member who apologized for the…read morereorganization but she let us in on Friday when we were supposed to have called ahead for an appointment. Saved time before going to the Courthouse because they had the relevant indexes!