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Boost Your New Year with these Healthy Dining Options
Harrisonburg's culinary district is founded on farm-to-table cuisine sourced from fresh, local ingredients. Boost your new year with these five healthy dining options that will nourish your body and mind.Village Juice & Kitchen Village Juice & Kitchen opened...
Navigate the Friendly City with the Visit Harrisonburg App
Plan your trip to Harrisonburg with the Visit Harrisonburg mobile app! The Visit HBurg VA app is a free, interactive way to learn more about Harrisonburg's restaurants, attractions, and events, ensuring you will never miss out on the best the Friendly City has to...
Handmade in Harrisonburg: Unique Gifts You Can’t Find Anywhere Else
Harrisonburg’s unique shops, independent retailers, and small businesses offer personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts that can't be found anywhere else. From jewelry and pottery to culinary delights, many of the materials and ingredients in these items have roots in the...
Ways to Play in Harrisonburg, VA
Looking for fun, engaging activities for your family to enjoy this holiday season? Gather together at one of Harrisonburg’s bowling alleys, arcades, or sports venues for a memorable bonding experience. From cosmic bowling to classic arcade games, to nerf wars and...
Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia in Harrisonburg!
The secret is out!. Harrisonburg has an abundance of amazing restaurants and attractions and now all of Virginia knows it. Numerous Harrisonburg businesses have just been recognized by Virginia Living Magazine as Best of Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. Visit...
African American Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg’s African American community has a long and rich history. Today there are numerous sites that bear witness to this history and the contributions of African Americans past and present, from the Lucy Simms Center to the Ralph Sampson Park, to The 150...
Holiday Shopping In Harrisonburg
From laptops, cell phones and gaming consoles to craft beer, hand-made jewelry and everything in-between including fly fishing gear and cycling accessories Harrisonburg is the place for holiday shopping.
Where else can you shop for everyone on your list and avoid huge crowds? For those who prefer to shop online there is a surprising array of choices from the Virginia Quit Museum gift shop to Snow & Ice Christmas Shop and Shirley’s Popcorn.
Harrisonburg VA: No Longer a Sleepy Shenandoah Valley Town
WHY GO: Harrisonburg VA is no longer just a sleepy little college town (James Madison University) in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Things are happening here at a brisk pace – the type of things that the Getaway Mavens love. There’s a burgeoning, collaborative,...
All Who Wander are Welcome in Harrisonburg
There is so much to Love in Harrisonburg, Virginia from cycling, hiking and outdoor scavenger hunts to great food, local craft beer and wine in a friendly scenic atmosphere.
10 Reasons to Visit Harrisonburg Right Now
Fall is an amazing time to visit Harrisonburg, VA. Get lost on a scavenger hunt or hike a secluded mountain trail, sip chardonnay at a local vineyard or pick apples at a local farm and enjoy Harrisonburg’s relaxed, friendly atmosphere and small town charm. Businesses are concerned for your welfare and many have taken Harrisonburg’s Pledge Affirming Trusted Hospitality. Here are 10 reasons to visit Harrisonburg right now although it would be easy to list more than 10!
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