Now announcing our spring train package!
Adventure through the Shenandoah in style aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. This overnight experience includes accommodations at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center and tickets on Virginia’s only train excursion. Departing from historic Staunton, Virginia, your journey may take you west through the rolling fields of the Shenandoah Valley or eastbound as you ascend roughly 1,000 feet before entering the Blue Ridge Tunnel.
The train excursions are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
*Please note if you do not see rates available, please click on the edit or calendar button on the reservation page to see all available dates.*
Your Itinerary for the Weekend:
Accommodations
Check into your cozy accommodations at the Blackburn Inn and Conference Center. Once you've unpacked, relax with some bubbly in your signature champagne flutes.
Your overnight accommodations will be the day before your train excursion.
Your overnight accomodations will be the night of your train excursion.
Train Excursion
Adventure through the Shenandoah in style aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. This overnight
experience includes accommodations at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center and tickets
on Virginia’s only train excursion. Departing from historic Staunton, Virginia, your journey may
take you west through the rolling fields of the Shenandoah Valley or eastbound as you ascend
roughly 1,000 feet before entering the Blue Ridge Tunnel.
Attractions
- Learn about the life & legacy of President Woodrow Wilson at his birthplace and museum.
- Take in a show at the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s theater, the Blackfriars Playhouse.
- Explore the history and architecture of Staunton on a self-guided walking tour. Be sure to make time for some window shopping!
Nightlife & Dining
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- Dine at the southern-inspired Zynodoa or try the charming café, Cossette.
- Relax with a glass of wine or craft beer at The Junction or Yelping Dog.
- Enjoy a scoop of gelato at The Split Banana.
Package Includes
- Overnight accommodations at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
- Champagne arrival with souvenir champagne flutes.
- Embroidered fleece blanket—yours to keep and enjoy on the lawn of The Blackburn.
- A private dining table for two to include lunch or dinner. Guests will have several entrees to select from.
