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  1. Staunton (/ ˈstæntən / STAN-tən) is an independent city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,750. [4] . In Virginia, independent cities are separate jurisdictions from the counties that surround them, so the government offices of Augusta County are in Verona, which is contiguous to Staunton. [5] .

  2. Staunton is conveniently located in the heart of Virginias Shenandoah Valley. Known for its magnificently preserved architecture, Staunton is best explored by foot. Its compact downtown features over 100 unique shops, art galleries and restaurants.

  3. Jul 11, 2024 · Surrounded by the Shenandoah Valley’s natural beauty, historic Staunton, Virginia, offers arts and culture, comforting food, and eclectic boutiques.

    • Architectural Tour. Staunton, VA emerged from the Civil War without much structural damage to the buildings and city. Many of the ancient buildings are still found today in downtown.
    • Take a Free Walking Tour. Free guided walking tours are given every Saturday from May through October by the Historic Staunton Foundation. Starting at 10 a.m., the tour is around 2 hours and highlights the area’s architecture and historical development.
    • See a Performance at American Shakespeare Center. The world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor playhouse can be found in Staunton, VA. The Blackfriar’s Playhouse presents Shakespeare’s plays all year long in an intimate theater with the lights on so that the actors can see the audience, just as it would have been in Shakespeare’s days.
    • Tour the Shakespeare Theater. Don’t think you can sit still long enough during a Shakespeare play? We understand. You can still enjoy the uniqueness of this historical recreation with a guided tour of the Blackfriar’s Playhouse.
  4. Staunton, Virginia, is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, serving as the perfect base camp to explore the region. Malee Oot.

  5. Staunton, city, seat (1738), of Augusta county (though administratively independent of it), north-central Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Shenandoah River, between Shenandoah National Park (east) and George Washington National Forest (west), 39 miles (63 km) northwest of Charlottesville.