Asylums, Art, and a Foodie Scene? | Staunton, Virginia
From historic asylums and Shakespearean stages to artisan shops and epic chocolate tortes, Staunton, Virginia surprised us in the best way!
In this video, we explore a small Virginia town with deep roots and big personality. Come along as we:
Tour a boutique hotel that once housed a mental hospital and a prison
Explore a living history museum with real imported frontier homes
Ride a historic railway through the Shenandoah
Visit the only full-scale recreation of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Playhouse
Make a pitstop at Natural Bridge State Park
And stuff ourselves with local food; from wood-fired pizzas to Southern tasting menus
This is not the Virginia you might expect. It’s layered, quirky, and full of charm.Thanks @VisitStaunton for keeping this place vibrant and fun!
🕰️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:12 Part 1 | The Backstory
03:45 Part 2 | The Trip
05:56 Frontier Culture Museum
10:21 Shakespeare Center Tour
12:06 The Shack
14:32 Camera Museum
16:33 Blue Ridge History & Art visit
17:15 Sunspots Glassblowing
18:37 The Blackburn Inn Tour
20:48 Virginia Scenic Railwa
21:38 Dinner at Zynodoa
22:30 Brunch at Maude and the Bear
23:30 Natural Bridge State Park
26:13 Travel Notes (Hotels, Airports, Getting Around, Tour Sites, etc.)
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🧭 Travel Notes
Tours booked
Blackburn Inn : https://www.blackburn-inn.com/blog/ec...
American Shakespeare Center: https://americanshakespearecenter.my....
Virginia Scenic Railway: https://www.virginiascenicrailway.com...
Sunspots Studio (you have to call): https://www.sunspots.com/
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