Harrisonburg, VA

Travel Guide

Harrisonburg featuring heritage architecture
Harrisonburg showing a city and heritage elements
Harrisonburg showing heritage elements
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Enjoy the serenity of the surrounding farms and parks and admire the historic buildings in this friendly and artistic town.

Harrisonburg is a fascinating town with a rich history and creative culture in its revitalized downtown district. Stop to see its many art galleries and museums and explore its Newtown zone to learn stories of the former slaves who moved here. Piece together the history of the town through its intriguing relics and structures.

Walk through the downtown area and notice various art studios and galleries that have thrived with the district’s renovation. Get a glimpse into the region’s creativity with a trip to the Virginia Quilt Museum in the 19th-century Warren-Sipe House. The museum hosts temporary exhibits about vintage and modern quilts.

Just across the street is the Explore More Discovery Museum, with a focus on the future. Bring your kids to learn about everything from science to theater from the interactive exhibits.

The region is also known for its family-fun activities. The Massanutten Water Park has an exciting indoor pool with myriad slides, streams and climbing frames. Just north of the water park are the Mountain Greens Golf Course and the Massanutten Ski Resort. Enjoy the snowy winters as you glide down the slopes. Snap photos of the snow-capped Blue Ridge Mountains.

Visit the picturesque countryside in the hot and humid summer. Try the apples and taste the cider at Showalter’s Orchard & Greenhouse. For a change of scenery, delve into the underground caves of the Grand Caverns, where you’ll find fascinating stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone.

The town was named after one of its earliest settlers, Thomas Harrison, who made his home here in the 1730s. Harrisonburg is in the Shenandoah Valley region in the northwestern part of Virginia. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport and drive west for about 120 miles (190 kilometers) to get here in roughly 2 hours. Visit nearby landmarks, such as the Shenandoah National ParkOpens in a new window and the George Washington and Jefferson national forests.

Visit Harrisonburg for family-fun activities, hands-on museums and an artistic vibe.

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg

2.5 out of 5
1619 Spring Port Drive, Harrisonburg, VA
The price is NT$1,934 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$1,934
NT$2,133 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions A Dream Come True Playground and Edith J. Carrier ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (656 reviews)
"Nicer than most of the more expensive places we have stayed at. Had a small kitchen with stovetop, full fridge and sink. Clean and quiet. Conveniently located. Check in was quick and easy. Would 100% recommend and stay there again."

Reviewed on 2025/8/9

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr

Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr

3.5 out of 5
710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was great very nice great location and they took off the main dish from my bill after I showed them the long hair I found in it, did spoil the rest of the meal."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr
Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisonburg near University

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisonburg near University

2.5 out of 5
1891 Evelyn Byrd Ave, I-81 & Us 33, Harrisonburg, VA
The price is NT$2,258 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$2,258
NT$2,535 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay recommended nice quiet n clean besides the noisy elevator that sounds like it is about to break lol"

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisonburg near University
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Central Harrisonburg Home w/ Fenced-in Yard!

Central Harrisonburg Home w/ Fenced-in Yard!

3 out of 5
817 Honeysuckle Ln, Harrisonburg, VA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Harrisonburg. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Putter-A-Round Mini Golf and University Park are located nearby.
Central Harrisonburg Home w/ Fenced-in Yard!
Harrisonburg Home w/ Deck - 2 Mi to Jmu!

Harrisonburg Home w/ Deck - 2 Mi to Jmu!

3 out of 5
Harrisonburg
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cottage in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free parking, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions A Dream Come True Playground ...
Harrisonburg Home w/ Deck - 2 Mi to Jmu!
2 Mi to Jmu: Harrisonburg Home w/ Gas Grill

2 Mi to Jmu: Harrisonburg Home w/ Gas Grill

3 out of 5
Harrisonburg
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions A Dream Come True Playground and Edith J. Carrier Arboretum ...
2 Mi to Jmu: Harrisonburg Home w/ Gas Grill
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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