Cottages in Staunton

Wander through a downtown where Victorian architecture has been preserved with such fervor that even the lampposts seem historically accurate. The Blackfriars Playhouse offers Shakespeare as it was meant to be seen - intimate, lively, and without electric lights. At the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, you'll discover America's 28th president was born here, though locals seem equally proud of their arts scene. The Frontier Culture Museum showcases historic buildings where costumed interpreters demonstrate life without modern conveniences. Between performances at the American Shakespeare Center, duck into quirky shops and locally-owned restaurants throughout the walkable downtown. The Camera Heritage Museum houses vintage equipment that will delight photography buffs.