This place saved my life I was always in and out of jail from the time I was 14 all the way up to…read more2012 which would of made me 32 I had got arrested for arson of a unoccupied dwelling totally guilty not even going to lie that's another story in itself but once I was arrested once I was got thru intake I was asked if I wanted to be a trustee and of course I said yes lol anyway carl belgraves God I hope I spelled it right this man changed my life my 26 months went by with flying colors Carl took me under his wing and helped me with my divorce and helped me learn more skills to help with life all the staff was amazing really cared about me and I can say today I was on probation and in and out of jail from oct of 1994 until February 3 of 2014 I am off papers and being a clean and productive member of society thank you middle river and especially carl

We have been stopping here for quite a few years on our homeward bound drive to New York from our…read morewinter break in Myrtle Beach. Love this town very quaint, Victorian style houses, lots of restaurants, hotels & B&B's. Just a great town to stop in. Actually I think in the summer they have summer theater. So maybe stay a little longer if you get the chance!

The library a short walk from downtown and the university is an older building, but quite pleasant…read more It had a lot of community service type postings. There were enough places to sit and charge a device, but there were also actual written materials so I guess libraries are still a thing.

This is a great library branch for a small town. Dedicated staff, nice selection, strong computer…read moresystem. It fits Staunton, and the programs also reflect that.

I went inside during normal hours but on a Sunday. Upon eating, shopping, and sightseeing I was…read moredirected towards the police station for public restrooms. The facility was clean, safe, monitored, and readily available. TIP: If you find yourself in Staunton and need to use the restroom, change your child, be in private, the Police Department is open and safe!

So glad that we an had opportunity to visit the beautiful and historic Spotts-Coffman house. I've…read morebeen in and around Staunton my entire life, and loved to be able to go into one of the old town houses. The guide goes over the history of the house and of Charlotte Spotts DeBaun Coffman, a local figure in the history of Staunton, who owned the home and lived there from 1901 to 1988. The Victorian era embellishments in the house are beautiful, with detailed ceilings, doors, floors, and stained glass. The furniture, decor, and odds and ends they've chosen make the house cozy and interesting. None of Charlotte's original furniture is in the house, but what's there now fits the style of her era, and most of it is based around the Victorian time frame. Don't forget to say hello to the duckling for me! You can tell that the owner and guide, Kevin, truly loves the house and is doing a wonderful job keeping a vital part of history alive. He treats Charlotte's memory with dignity and respect, and shows off the house with obvious pride. They also host special events like a Holiday Tea or a Murder Mystery night, which I'd love to attend some day. Tours are available on an appointment basis - if you plan on visiting the Woodrow Wilson House and Museum down the street, give them a call and see if a time slot is available. We paid $15 a person, which I never mind spending on something like this. If you'd like to visit Charlotte's grave, she and her family members (and both husbands!) are in the nearby beautiful and historic Thornrose Cemetery. Enter from Thornrose Ave and take a right; circle past the large mausoleum and the plots will be on your left. Look for the large "Spotts" stone - the markers are all right by the road.

From the owner: Victorian era house and museum. See what life was like over 100 years ago. Guided tours are by…read moreprepaid appointment. Call us to arrange 540-380-0030

A beautiful town and one not to miss. I veered left off the main highway (went out of my route) to…read morevisit here. I read so many nice articles about Staunton and how historic it is. Voted a best small town of America and what a well deserved title for this amazing town started 1800. I'm amazed at so many original buildings are still here and how beautiful the vibe is. I saw some amazing unique types of business that you won't see anywhere else. They even had a camera museum full of all the old cameras we had as kids given to us by our great grandparents. The rectangle Kodak camera, Polaroid cameras. That place was great. The antique shops were full of everything my great grandma had in her house that's just gone nowadays. Telephones of course, sewing machines, washboards and jewelry boxes. Staunton was a wonderland you just have to see! Enjoy my photos and put Staunton on your road trip list!

Staunton has been recognized as one of "The 20 Best Small Towns in America." After a few days here,…read moreI can understand why, especially if you are interested in the history of the American South. Incorporated officially in 1801, its founding goes back at least to 1747 when the plan for a town at this location was developed by the colonial governor of the Virginia Colony, and given the name Staunton after the popular governor's wife, Rebecca. I guess the name "Gooch," didn't pass muster (The actual name of the appointed official). The arrival of T.J. Collins in 1891 was the primary factor in the town having such a rich and diverse commercial and residential architecture. He and his two sons designed over 200 buildings downtown, primarily along Beverley and Augusta Streets, the main intersection. A guided or even unguided walking tour will show you many styles of classic architecture, including Romanesque Revival, Second Empire, Chateauesque, Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Italianate. The Staunton Public Library is a result of the refurbishment of the original schoolhouse drafted and built under the guidance of T.J. He left behind a town center that make it unique and worthy of a few days exploration. When exhausted from all the intricacies of architecture and physically tired from climbing up and down the hills, you can take a break and visit The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum and catch a live performance at Blackfriars Theater. While there aren't many five star restaurants here, there are enough local kitchens to keep you satisfied and a brace of taverns and breweries to keep your stomach full and whistle wet almost any hour of the day, except Monday, when it seems most of town is closed up tight.