You’ve been making decisions forever, but the choice between 19 breweries all located within an hour’s drive, doesn’t have to be a stressful one.
IT’S YOUR TIME TO FLY THE COOP
Friday
STEP 1
Sleep With Both Eyes Closed
No more worrying about kids sneaking out of the house as you check yourself into a swanky home base for your weekend away! Enjoy Staunton’s elegant and historic best at the Blackburn Inn or Gibson’s Warehouse.
STEP 2
Pick Up Your Passport & A Pint
Cheers to your newfound freedom while you snag a cool new T-shirt. No laundry duty this weekend, Mom…
STEP 3
Find A New Hole-in-the-Wall
Choose from local eateries that combine farm-to-table freshness with romantic ambiance. Treat your tastebuds to something delicious!
Saturday
STEP 4
From One Brew to Another
Grab a fresh pastry and cup of joe from Newtown Baking as you leisurely stroll through the Staunton Farmers’ Market. Window shop or load up on local produce and take home items. After all, there’s room in your fridge now.
STEP 5
An Exercise in Fun
Head out for a day of bird watching as you explore the loop trail at Augusta Springs Wetlands. Or brush up on your local knowledge on The Historic Staunton Foundation’s Saturday morning walking tour of the town’s famed districts.
STEP 6
To Be(er) or Not to Be(er)?
Dance the night away to live music at Brothers Craft Brewing or watch a spot-on Shakespeare play at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse.
Sunday
STEP 7
A Whole Brunch Left To Do
Skip the alarm clock and leisurely start your day with a Bloody Mary and delicious brunch food at downtown Staunton’s Table 44. We recommend the Lox Sandwich! Alright, and another Bloody Mary…
STEP 8
Your Getaway. Your Speed.
Hop in the car and take your time enjoying “America’s Favorite Drive” along the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Lexington. Or find unique treasures in Sugar Maple Trading Company. Grandchildren on the way? Browse all the cute things in Baby’s First Gifts.
STEP 9
Reclaim Date Night
Spend the evening at Lexington’s newest brewery, Heliotrope Brewing, and enjoy a cold pint after a full day of activities. The charming downtown area offers seasonal carriage tours, many fine restaurants, galleries, and shops.
STEP 10
Keepsakes To Keep You Going
Before you have to head back home, stop at Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen to cheers to a successful trip, and fill up a growler to go. After all, you’ve earned it.
Start Your Adventure!
20 GREAT breweries to enjoy
Yup, you read that correctly. 20 breweries all located within an easy hour’s drive from one another, with so many things to do in between.
Trailblazers Unite
Trailblazers love exploring and trying new things. They embrace the experiences and beauty nature throws at them. They take advantage of local food and products. They revel in all the things that make an area special and unique.
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