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Private Car Tour of Staunton Sights and Stories
Virginia, USA
$78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the rich history of Staunton with a guided tour in the guide's vehicle that takes you through all six Historic Districts. Discover the town's unique architecture, beautiful vistas, and historic cemeteries, all while listening to intriguing stories from a professional tour guide. A highlight includes a visit to Trinity Episcopal Church, showcasing stunning stained glass windows by Tiffany and Sons (subject to availability). Perfect for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike, this tour offers a comprehensive experience of Staunton's rich heritage.
- Visit all six Historic Districts of Staunton with a knowledgeable guide
Augusta County Courthouse, Beverley Mansion, Rail station, American Hotel, Stuart Mansion, several historic churches, more
- Discover unique architecture and beautiful vistas throughout the town
- Enjoy guided tour of Trinity Episcopal Church and its Tiffany stained glass
- Ideal for history lovers and those interested in local culture and architecture
- Visit all six Historic Districts of Staunton with a knowledgeable guide
Augusta County Courthouse, Beverley Mansion, Rail station, American Hotel, Stuart Mansion, several historic churches, more
- Discover unique architecture and beautiful vistas throughout the town
- Enjoy guided tour of Trinity Episcopal Church and its Tiffany stained glass
- Ideal for history lovers and those interested in local culture and architecture
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Private Car Tour of Staunton Sights and Stories
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you inside the Visitor Center if the tour is during regular hours. The parking garage entrance is next the the Visitor Center. Outside of regular hours a meeting point will be arranged.
Return details
Your guide will meet you inside the Visitor Center if the tour is during regular hours. The parking garage entrance is next the the Visitor Center. Outside of regular hours a meeting point will be arranged.
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Trinity Episcopal ChurchFounded in 1746 as Augusta Parish, Trinity is the oldest church in Staunton and one of the first Episcopal congregations west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first building was completed in 1763. English architect James Wood Johns designed the present church, the third on the site, which was built between 1852 and 1855 in the Early Gothic Revival style. The beautiful interior features many stained glass windows, twelve of which by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
- As the first school for the deaf and the blind and one of the oldest schools in Virginia, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) was established in Staunton by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on March 31, 1838 and officially opened in 1839. (pass by)
- Downtown Staunton contains many examples of Virginia’s finest Victorian architecture. Some of the most notable can be seen in the Beverley Historic District, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Most of the buildings in this area date from the 1870s to the 1920s. (pass by)
- Thornrose Cemetery is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Combining human and architectural history and landscaped beauty, Thornrose Cemetery is yet another compelling reason to visit Staunton. (pass by)
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StauntonStaunton is an award-winning Virginia Main Street community with 270 businesses, 30 restaurants, 80 specialty stores, antiques, service businesses and salons, all within a in historically preserved setting featuring Victorian and several unique forms of architecture. Downtown Staunton is know for it's theatre scene including the Blackfriar’s Playhouse at The American Shakespeare Center, The Visulite and The Silver Line. On your own you may also visit the Farmer’s Market (Saturdays, Apr – Nov), The Antique Fire Engine Museum, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Birthplace, the R. R. Smith Center for Arts and History, and Mary Baldwin College.
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Private Car Tour of Staunton Sights and Stories
Virginia, USA
$78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!