Attractions...

A relatively new player on the scene is the Blackfriars Playhouse, located in Staunton. The theater is a replica of one of William Shakespeare�s theaters, built in 1620, and contains backless oak benches, balconies, and Tudor-style woodwork. The Playhouse is home to The American Shakespeare Center.

The American Shakespeare Center specializes in performing Shakespeare and Renaissance drama in original staging conditions. Its fast-paced performances use natural light, double-casting, and simple staging, reflecting their commitment to authenticity while keeping the plays fresh, accessible, and fun for modern audiences.

Enjoy savings on tickets to Blackfriar's!

The Museum of American Frontier Culture in Staunton is another destination attraction. The Museum offers a unique collection of furnishings, crops, animals, and foods from 17th, 18th and 19th century Europe and America. Costumed interpreters help create a living illustration of life in Europe before immigration to America, and the culture they built on one of Americas first frontiers. Also on the premises are a reconstructed German farm, Ulster (Scotch Irish) farm, and an English yeomans farm. An American Frontier farm from the Shenandoah Valley provides examples of the daily life of the families that settled in the valley in the middle of the nineteenth century.

The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum is located in a historic residential neighborhood in Staunton. This presidential home/library explores the life and legacy of Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States who was born and raised in Staunton. The house includes period furnishings and many Wilson family heirlooms. The Museum depicts Wilsons life through eight galleries and a research library. Guided tours are available.

Entertainment~Music~Cinema~Plays

American Shakespeare Center/Blackfriars Playhouse~10� S. Market Street~ 851-1733 or (877)MUCH-ADO

Baja Bean Co.~9 W. Beverley  Street ~ 886-4317

The Dixie Theatre~ 125 E. Beverley  Street~ 885-8445 or 885-6230

Mill Street Grill~1 Mill Street~886-0656

The Pompeii  Lounge~29 E. Beverley Street~885-5553

Shenandoah Pizza~19 E. Beverely  Street~213-0008

Visulite Cinema~12 N. Augusta Street~885-9966� 

Food~Gourmet~Candy~Wine~Pastries

Bittersweet Bakery~ 120 S. Lewis Street~ 885-2226

Byers  Street Housewares~ 12 Byers Street~887-1235

Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery~  7 S. New Street~ 885-4755

Eric Stamer Catering~ 19 E. Frederick Street~ 885-5085

Farmer's Market~Saturday's in the Wharf parking lot April thru Thanksgiving

The Pampered Palate  Cafe'~ 26 E. Beverley Street~ 886-9463

Rask Florist~5 Frederick Street~886-3451

Rolling Pin Pastries~302 N. Central Ave.~886-2212

The Sweet Shoppe~ 9 N. New Street~ 886-8010

The Wine Cellar~ 8 Byers Street~ 213-9463

Gifts

Back in Thyme Home & Garden Shoppe~ 126 W. Beverley Street~885-1344

Blackfriars Playhouse  Gift Shop~10 S. Market Street~851-1733

celebrate!!~ 134 E. Beverley Street~ 885-0300

Duke & Fitzpenn~� 2 E. Beverley Street~ 886-7160

The Emporium~ 101 E. Beverley  Street~ 885-1673

SPACE~102 W. Beverley Street~885-1828

Staunton Station Pottery & Gifts~38 Middlebrook Ave.~887-0011