We had the pleasure of visiting Wright’s Dairy-Rite in Staunton last week, an absolutely classic burger joint with the old drive-up service that opened in 1952– three years before Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s franchise! The booths and tables inside all have phones for calling in your order– no waiting for that waitress! And we must say their original Superburger is one of the better burgers we’ve had in a while.

For the past 21 years they’ve also hosted two “Cruise-In” events on the Sunday before Memorial Day and the Sunday before Labor Day, which attract classic and antique car owners from around the area (right). Last year, owner Jim Cash says, 210 cars registered for the event, and local police had to close off one lane on the street in front of Wright’s to accommodate them. This Sunday’s Cruise-In happens 2-5pm. Make sure to arrive early, as parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“People just come and have a good ole’ family day,” says Cash, who runs a contest for the best cars at no charge, and gives the winners special dash plaques. “It’s just a really good time.”

Wright’s Dairy-Rite
346 Greenville Avenue, Staunton
540-886-0435