by jwilliams | May 23, 2019 | Blog, Dining, Family, Lodging, Things to do, Trip Ideas
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful place to visit, filled with charming small towns, friendly folks, farm-to-table eateries, and sensational scenery. I’m ashamed to admit that I lived in neighboring West Virginia for over 40 years and never once made it to...
by jwilliams | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog, Events, Things to do
It’s a Feast! Listening to Live Music in Harrisonburg When you think of music in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, you may think first of Country or Americana, and you’d be right. You will find some of the best Americana music here in the city that was the starting...
by jwilliams | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, History, Things to do
The Hardesty-Higgins House has been repurposed and remodeled many times since 1848, when Mr. Hardesty, the city’s first mayor, moved his family into one of the finest homes in Harrisonburg. Later, the Pollack family expanded the four-over-four room plan and ran an...
by jwilliams | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog, History, Things to do
In 1969 you could fly from Harrisonburg to D.C. for $10.00 plus tax. Led Zeppelin’s newest LP cost $2.99 at The Discount Record Shop. Midnight Cowboy, the “hit of 1969!” according to The Breeze, was playing at the Virginia Theater downtown, while Rosemary’s Baby...
by jwilliams | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Family, Things to do
The typical college visit trip can be a grueling process. “It’s Tuesday! This must be . . .what college is this?” Why not take an extra day or two in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley to regroup, recharge, and explore Harrisonburg? You won’t regret it! There are three...
by jwilliams | Jan 14, 2019 | Blog, Family, Things to do
Harrisonburg is Open for Business Within driving distance of Washington, D.C., Harrisonburg, Virginia, invites overnight visitors and federal workers to enjoy the Shenandoah Valley during the federal government shutdown. While many major D.C. attractions and our...
