About Waynesboro, Virginia

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesboro is known for many attractions, but mainly for the people. The townspeople have a sincerity, which combined with a friendly, helpful nature, welcomes visitors and makes them feel at home. This has been true since the establishment of Waynesboro in 1797. The town was named for General Anthony Wayne, a hero of the Revolutionary War. The railways cross in Waynesboro, which made it a great industrial location.

Waynesboro is near the intersecting point of the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering unlimited beauty. There is a great variety of recreational activities to enjoy. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, golf, horseback riding, swimming, canoe trips, and skiing are available.

The Fishburne Military School is located here, as well as the P. Buckley Moss Museum and Shenandoah Valley Art Center.

There are great shopping opportunities with the opening of new shopping centers and stores, with restaurants and hotels near by at Exit 94, I-64. The downtown area also offers shopping at a variety of stores and shopping malls.

The events held each year include the Flyfishing Tournament, the Soup Box Derby Classic, and the Virginia Fall Foliage Festival and Art Show displaying painting, sculpture, photography and more. Fine crafts are also available at the State headquarters of the Artisans Center of Virginia whose gallery focus on the work of over 180 Virginia Artisans.

Accommodations: (for web links click here)

Afton House Bed & Breakfast, Rt. 6, Exit 99, I-64--456-6759

Afton Mountain Lodge, Exit 99, I-64--456-6394

Belle Hearth B&B, 320 S. Wayne Ave.--943-1910

Best Western, US 340, Exit 94, I-64--942-1100

Budget Host West Lawn Motel, 2240 W. Main St.--942-9551

Colony House Motor Lodge, US 250 E.--942-4156

Comfort Inn, Exit 94, I-64--932-3060

Days Inn, US 340, Exit 94, I-64--943-1101

Deluxe Motor Court, 2112 W. Main St.--949-8253

Hampton Inn, I-64, Exit 91--213-9500

Holiday Inn Express, Exit 94, I-64--932-7170

Iris Inn B&B, Rt. 624, Exit 96, I-64--943-1991

Quality Inn, 640 W. Broad St.--942-1171

Skyline Motel, US 250 West--942-5251

Super 8 Motel, US 340, Exit 94, I-64 --943-3888

The Inn at Afton, Exit 99, I-64--942-5201

Tree Streets Inn, 421 Walnut Ave.--949-4484

Restaurants: (for web links click here)

Applebees, 900 Lew DeWitt Blvd.--949-7300

Arby's Restaurant, 204 Rosser Ave.--943-2533

Basic City Lunch, 408 N. Commerce Ave.--932-1790

Burgers Shakes & Cream, 325 E. Main St.--942-4555

Burger King, 1535 W. Broad St.--943-2858

Capt'n Sam's Landing, Rt. 250 W.--943-3416

Chickpeas, 415 W. Main St.--942-9711

China House, 2410 W. Main St.--943-6425

China Taste, 2612 W. Main St.--943-8345

Ciro's Pizza, 901 Willow Oak Plaza--942-5169

Cracker Barrel, 101 Appletree Ln.--942-0156

Daily Grind, 125 Lucy Lane--943-7790

Domino's Pizza, 105 Lew DeWitt Blvd.--932-0000

Ed's Grill, 1221 E. Main St.--949-0225

El Puerto, 2105 W. Main St.--943-5317

Four Star Pizza, 80 King Ave.--943-4545

Gavid's Steak House, 1501 W. Broad St.--949-6353

Hardee's Restaurant, 1416 W. Main St.--942-9798

Jo's Place, 751 N. Delphine Ave.--949-0221

KFC, 2007 Rosser Ave.--942-1329

Little Caesar's, 1327-B W. Broad St.--943-1167

Massaki, 190-B Lew Dewitt Blvd.--946-9191

McDonald's, 1501 W. Main St.--943-3949

Ming Garden, 245 Arch Ave.--942-8800

Mi Rancho Mexican, 408 E. Main St.--941-5980

Mossy Creek Cafe, 1761 Jefferson Hwy.--941-0088

New Century Buffet, 2111 W, Main St.--943-6425

Papa John's Pizza, 250 N. Poplar Ave.--943-7272

Pizza Hut, 1380 W. Broad St.--943-9092

Purple Foot, 1035 W. Main St.--942-9463

Ruby Tuesday, 1941 Rosser Ave.--943-1610

Schooner Restaurant, 137 N. Wayne Ave.--490-0530

Scotto's Italian, 1412 W. Broad St.--942-8715

Shoney's, Rt. 340 and I-64, Exit 94--943-6044

Shukri’s BBQ Co., 403 W. Main St.--932-2644

Sidelines Cafe’, 115 Lucy Ln.--941-0007

South River, 23 Windigrove Dr.--942-5567

Subway Sandwich Shop, 1500 W. Main St.--943-8020

Tailgate Grill, 1106 W. Broad St.--941-8451

T-Bone Jacks, 1101 Red Orchard Rd.--941-0010

Waffle House, 901 Lew DeWitt Blvd.--943-6814

Weasie's Kitchen, 130 E. Broad St.--943-0500

Wendy's, 2050 Rosser Ave.--943-4433

Campgrounds: (for web links click here)

Charlottesville's Misty Mountain Camp Resort

Rt. 250 E.--1-888-647-8900

Sherando Lake, Rt. 664, Exit 96, I-64--942-9965

Walnut Hills Campground,

Rt. 340, Exit 217, I-81/64--337-3920

Waynesboro North 340 Campground

Rt. 340 North, Exit 96, I-64--943-9573

Points of Interest: (for web links click here)

Artisans Center of Virginia, 801 W. Broad St.--943-9282

Blue Ridge Parkway, Northern Entrance--943-4716

Fishburne Military School, 225 S. Wayne Ave.--946-7700

P. Buckley Moss Museum, Rt. 340 S., I-64, Exit 94--949-6473

Plumb House Museum, 1021 W. Main St.--943-3943

Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave.--949-7662

Skyline Drive, Mile 105.4--999-3500

Tourist Info. Center, Exit 99, I-64--943-5187

Waynesboro Heritage Foundation Museum

Main St. & Wayne Ave.--943-3943