Wayside Theatre
Wayside Theatre is a former regional theatre located at 7853 Main Street in Middletown, Virginia, United States. Our list goes on with Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, 21 mi away. For mild weather, aim for April, May, June, September and October (66–83°F highs).
A theatre inside Middletown
Strasburg is the nearest base
Strasburg is 4 miles southwest, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 68 miles east and Baltimore is about 91 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Wayside Theatre
Wayside Theatre is a former regional theatre located at 7853 Main Street in Middletown, Virginia, United States. The theatre company began after businessman and philanthropist Leo M. Bernstein purchased the property, along with the nearby Wayside Inn and other buildings in the surrounding area. The building had previously operated as a movie theatre from the time it was constructed in 1946 until 1961. The professional theatre company staged its first performance in 1963 and operated for 50 years before abruptly closing in 2013 due to financial troubles. At the time of its closing, Wayside was the second oldest professional theatre in Virginia.
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Where to stay near Wayside Theatre
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Winchester (30) and Front Royal (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wayside Theatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | in town | — | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,471 | $332K | — |
| Winchester | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 30 26 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 28,272 | $343K | C− |
| Front Royal | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 20 7 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 15,722 | $314K | C+ |
| Stephens City | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,207 | $325K | B |
| Strasburg | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,380 | $269K | B− |
| Shenandoah Farms | 13 mi east | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,179 | $281K | — |
| Luray | 27 mi south | 40 min | 31 9 hotels · 2 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 5 campgrounds | 4,823 | $254K | B− |
| Woodstock | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,002 | $269K | C+ |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Each of these is within 69 miles.
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Visiting Wayside Theatre: the answers
Is Wayside Theatre in Middletown?
Yes. It’s inside Middletown, VA.
When is the best time to visit Wayside Theatre?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Wayside Theatre from Washington and Baltimore?
About 68 miles east of Washington and about 91 miles east of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wayside Theatre?
Washington Dulles (IAD), about 45 miles away.
Where should I stay near Wayside Theatre?
Winchester (11 mi, 30 places to stay), Front Royal (9 mi, 20 places to stay) and Stephens City (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Ask a local in Middletown
There are no tips yet, so start one in Middletown’s Town Square.
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