Plan Your Visit

Getting to Downtown Staunton, Virginia

Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, downtown Staunton is easily accessible from major highways. Here’s how to get here:

From the I-81 North or Southbound

  1. Take I-81 South toward Staunton.

  2. Take Exit 222 for Route 250/Route 11 toward Staunton.

  3. Turn right onto Richmond Ave (US-250 W).

  4. Continue for about 2.5 miles.

  5. Follow signs to downtown Staunton via Greenville Avenue.

DIRECTIONS:

From the West (I-64 Eastbound):

  1. Take I-64 East toward Staunton.

  2. Merge onto I-81 North via Exit 87 toward Staunton/Winchester.

  3. Take Exit 222 for Route 250/Route 11 toward Staunton.

  4. Turn left onto Richmond Ave (US-250 W).

  5. Follow signs to downtown Staunton via Greenville Avenue.

VISITOR CENTER:

Have a question? Looking for recommendations? The friendly team at the Staunton Visitor Center is ready to help you make the most of your time downtown. Whether you need brochures, maps, or insider tips from local experts, we’ve got you covered.

Downtown Staunton Location
35 South New Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3971

Hours of Operation:
Monday- Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

There is plenty of public parking available throughout downtown, including garages, surface lots, and free street parking. 

Parking in Downtown Staunton

Free street parking is available along Beverley Street, Central Avenue, Lewis Street, Market Street,  New Street, and North Augusta Street.  

Parking on-street, in all city-owned surface parking lots, and at the Johnson Street Garage is free on weekends and on city holidays. 

FREE PARKING:

The Hardy Lot
1 N. Market Street
Metered surface lot. Accepts change only.

New Street Garage
25 South New Street
Paid parking garage that accepts cash and credit cards.
$1.25/hour or $7.50/day

Johnson Street Parking Garage
101 West Johnson Street
Paid parking garage that accepts cash and credit cards.
$1.25/hour or $7.50/day

PAID PARKING:

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