Destination Downtown Waynesboro
Destination Downtown Waynesboro (DDW) is the nonprofit organization that promotes and supports downtown businesses and events.
Explore Downtown Waynesboro
Events
Small Business Saturday and Bingo
November 25 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Downtown Waynesboro | Paticipating Merchants
Start your weekend and the beginning of the holiday shopping season off right with an interactive game of scavenger hunt bingo!
- Grab your friends and family, head downtown, and pick up a Bingo card from a participating business (adorn., Magnolia Rose, Delly Up, Pyramid, The City Foxes, Initial Inspiration, Boutique in the Boro, Rusticae, Waynesboro Heritage Museum, Waynesboro Music, Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Sam's Hotdogs, The Russell Museum, and The River Burger Bar).
- On the Bingo card there will be a mix of restaurants, retailers, and landmarks. Visit the downtown merchants to get your card stamped and identify the landmarks to get five squares in a row - vertical, horizontal, or diagonal - for BINGO!
- Turn in your card at the Russell Museum for a grand prize drawings of Downtown business' gift cards, merchandise, and Waynesboro swag (you DO NOT have to be present to win, winners will be announced Monday, November 27th). Everyone that participates will get an 'I Heart the Boro' button when you turn in you card at the Russell Museum.
This is a DORA event! Grab a drink from a downtown restaurant and take it with you while you play Bingo! Keep an eye out for retailers that have green DORA stickers (you can take your drink in) and boundary signs and rules.
We have tons of prizes including adorn beauty bag, $25 gift card to Boutique in the Boro, $25 gift card to Delly Up, $25 gift card to Pyramid, Kline's free ice cream card and logo t-shirt, Waynesboro swag, and more!
Participating Businesses:
adorn.
Delly Up
Magnolia Rose
Pyramid
Luke's Hobbies
The City Foxes
Initial Inspiration
Boutique in the Boro
Rusticae
Waynesboro Heritage Museum
The Gumbo Hut (Opens at 2:00 pm)
Waynesboro Music (Closes at 4:00 pm)
Shenandoah Valley Art Center (Closes at 4:00 pm)
The Russell Museum (Bingo card drop-off location)
Sam's Hotdogs
The River Burger Bar
Stone Soup Books
Holiday Market
December 2 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | Lumos Plaza and Bruce Alley
Head downtown to kick off the holiday season! Vendors, Santa, hot chocolate, and more! Don't forget to walk around downtown and vote for your favorite decorated window! The winning window merchant will recieve a MAJOR AWARD, a life size leg lamp from the movie, A Christmas Story. Find the lamp during your stroll and win a Waynesboro logo prize!
Vendors include:
Backpocket Provisions
Glitter Bee facepainting and henna
Lucky Duck Kettle Corn
Twisted Roots
Wooden Bouquets
Valley Scent
Elephino
Luke's Lures
Lima Designs
The Freckled Tulip
Lusca Creatives
Stephanie Rose Crochet and more
High & Low Macrame
DenimLove
MH Designs
Murphy Makery
Dawn Toler Crafts
The Wander Studio
Dandy Dyes Design Co.
Diana's Adorable Bears
Better Carob
and MORE!!
This is a DORA event! Grab a drink from a downtown restaurant and take it with you while you play Bingo! Keep an eye out for retailers that have green DORA stickers (you can take your drink in) and boundary signs and rules.
L.L. Bean Pop-Up Shop and VMNH Mobile Exhibit Grand Opening
Come to Constitution Park December 9th and 10th to shop L.L. Bean's pop-up shop and Bootmobile! Find all your LL Bean favorites and discover new ones right in downtown Waynesboro!
The Virginia Museum of Natural History will also be hosting the grand opening of their mobile exhibit trailer which will be permanently placed in the park until the museum groundbreaking. Stop by after shopping and get a sneak peek of what's to come in Constitution Park!
As an added bonus Cousins Maine Lobster will be there Sunday, December 10th. If you haven't tried their fresh lobster, it's a must! It's a match made in Maine Heaven!
DORA
DORA stands for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and allows visitors to downtown Waynesboro to take their drinks while shopping and enjoying downtown art and museums during designated DORA events. Look for the boundary signs and read over the ABC guidelines. And be sure to have fun!
Where to Eat
Downtown Waynesboro has a diverse and gratifying dining scene, try all of our local restaurants!
The River Burger Bar
Features awesome burgers and a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. 137 N Wayne Avenue, closed Wednesday
Sam's Hot Dog Stand
Virginia's best hot dog stand featuring famous chili sauce and pork BBQ sandwiches. 416 1/2 W Main Street, closed Sunday
The City Foxes Wine Bar + Market
Virginia wine, fresh sandwiches, and local artisan goods. 414 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Delly Up
Sandwich and drink shop serving up great food and local beer, wine, and cider for dine-in or take-out. 421 W Main Street, closed Tuesday
Stella, Bella, & Lucy's
Excellent option for breakfast and lunch featuring a fresh, flavorful menu. 327 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Benny Stivale's
Stop in for a fresh slice or a gigantic 28" pizza. Home to Waynesboro's secret beer garden. 328 W Main Street
Heritage on Main
A contemporary menu with something for everyone and a fine dining flair. 309 W Main Street, closed Monday
The French Press
Gourmet coffee, pastries, and homemade paninis all served in a cozy, quaint atmosphere. 134 N Wayne Avenue, open daily
The Gumbo Hut
Authentic Cajun and Creole gumbo, étouffée, and more. Dinner only. 403 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Wednesday
The Green Leaf Grill
Weekly specials, fresh seafood, a wide variety of vegetarian options, and craft cocktails. Dinner only. 415 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Crack O' Dawn
Dedicated gluten free bakery and bistro that specializes in breakfast and lunch. 908 W Main Street, closed Wednesday
Kline's Dairy Bar
Sweet treats including ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, and more. 1235 W Main Street, open daily
Where to shop
Waynesboro has plenty of unique shops located right Downtown
South River Fly Shop
Full-service fly fishing shop and guide service. 309 W Main Street, open daily
adorn.
Upscale boutique specializing in women’s clothes and accessories. 141 N Wayne Avenue, closed Sunday-Monday *Check link for Holiday hours
Luke's Hobbies
R/C, scale model, slot car, paint, accessories, on-site dragstrip and more! 400 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Alpha and Omega Antique Mall
Antique shop offering a variety of vintage treasures. 232 Arch Avenue, open daily
Initial Inspiration
Gift shop featuring embroidery, monograms, and personalized jewelry. 412 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Tubular Toy Box
Vintage toy shop with nostalgic finds, comics, and collectibles. 130 N Wayne Avenue, open Friday-Sunday
Pyramid: Appalachian Magick + Remedy
Unique shopping experience with everything from handcrafted incense to loose herbs and teas. 139 N Wayne Avenue, closed Monday
Magnolia Rose
Shop a curated group of diverse pop-up vendors and support a great cause. 417 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Boutique in the Boro
Boutique offering a wide array of women's fashion and accessories including Judy Blue jeans. 108 S Wayne Avenue, closed Sunday-Monday
Under the Roof
High quality furniture store carrying the best brands and offering free design consultations. 406 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Waynesboro Florist
Florist and gift shop offering delivery. 325 W Main Street, closed Sunday
Stone Soup Books at the South River
Community bookseller and book rescue on the banks of the South River. 150 Race Avenue, open Thursday-Sunday
Waynesboro Music
Full service instrument store featuring lessons, setup, and jam sessions. 520 W Broad Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Cross Stitch Station
Cute shop with plenty of cross stitch supplies and home goods. 520 W Broad Street, closed Sunday Monday
Rusticae
Vintage and new home décor and fashionable attire. 326 W Main Street, closed Sunday – Monday
Healthy Habits
Vitamin supplement shop empowering healthier lives. 510 B W Broad Street, closed Sunday-Monday
Museums
Explore Waynesboro's rich history and amazing art at one of Waynesboro's museums
Waynesboro Heritage Museum
Learn the history of Waynesboro through permanent and revolving exhibits. Donations welcome. 420 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday
The Plumb House Museum
Visit the oldest frame structure in Waynesboro and part of the Civil War's Battle of Waynesboro. 1012 W Main Street, by appointment 540-943-3943
The Russell Museum
Experience the artwork of Walter Russell through both painting and sculpture. 518 W Main Street, open house 2nd Saturday of the month, call 1-800-882-LOVE to schedule a tour
Blue Ridge Children's Museum and Natural Playground
Natural playground where children can play and enjoy nature simultaneously. 201 Short Street, open daily from dawn to dusk
The Arts
Waynesboro has a vibrant arts scene! Check out all we have to offer:
Shenandoah Valley Art Center
A place to look at, learn about, and talk about ART! Gallery, gift shop, and working artists. 122 S Wayne Avenue and 416 W Main Street, closed Sunday-Monday. *Discover quality handmade gifts at the Winter Market now through January 13th at both locations
Wayne Theatre and Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall
Waynesboro's premier performance venue and exhibit hall. 521 W Main Street, visit WayneTheatre.org for a full schedule of events. *Live performances of ELF begin
P Buckley Moss Gallery
Come see the work of famed artist P. Buckley Moss in this downtown Gallery. 329 W Main Street, closed Monday
Trails
This City loves trails! Downtown features two unique trails for you to explore.
Street Arts Trail
One-of-a-kind meral trail with almost two dozen stops featuring eye-catching art and murals. Downtown Waynesboro and beyond, stop by 301 W Main for a rack card, or download the free Traipse app for a fun scavenger hunt style tour.
Waynesboro Water Trail
Four miles of scenic river perfect for all levels of paddlers winding right through downtown Waynesboro. Click the link for map of put-ins and let-outs.
Green Spaces
The South River Greenway
Constitution Park
