Shenandoah Valley recommendations ✨
Essentials
Friendly staff, freshest produce, organic foods, salad bar, hot bar, coffee.
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Friendly City Food Co-op
150 E Wolfe StFriendly staff, freshest produce, organic foods, salad bar, hot bar, coffee.
Woods Edge Farm Stand has all kinds of local farm produce with whatever's in season (strawberries, peaches, blackberries, watermelons). They also carry locally made honey, maple syrup, cheese, jams, and sometimes pies.
Woods Edge Farm Stand
3930 Cromer RdWoods Edge Farm Stand has all kinds of local farm produce with whatever's in season (strawberries, peaches, blackberries, watermelons). They also carry locally made honey, maple syrup, cheese, jams, and sometimes pies.
Midtowne Bottle Shop
Wide selection of beverages, open to midnight
Jon Henry's thoughtful incarnation of a historic general store with local, regional, and fairly traded food and products. Kind and generous proprietor!
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Jon Henry General Store
9383 N Congress StJon Henry's thoughtful incarnation of a historic general store with local, regional, and fairly traded food and products. Kind and generous proprietor!
Food Maxx International Market
924 W Market StWide variety of international groceries
Food Scene
Harrisonburg boasts Virginia's first culinary district.
Black Sheep Coffee is a favorite. Small and cozy, open early, with consistent hours, 7:00a to 7:00p. Great coffee plus pastries. Bonus: a flowchart is on the wall to help you decide what to order. :)
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Black Sheep Coffee
80 S Liberty StBlack Sheep Coffee is a favorite. Small and cozy, open early, with consistent hours, 7:00a to 7:00p. Great coffee plus pastries. Bonus: a flowchart is on the wall to help you decide what to order. :)
Delicious, wood-fired pizza baked before your eyes. Local ingredients, supporting local farms. Great ambiance and lots of room, in the old livery building.
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Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza
80 W Water StDelicious, wood-fired pizza baked before your eyes. Local ingredients, supporting local farms. Great ambiance and lots of room, in the old livery building.
Iconic local restaurant, existing since the 1930s. Delicious food, lots of vegetarian options, thoughtful sourcing of ingredients. Kid-friendly.
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The Little Grill Collective
621 N Main StIconic local restaurant, existing since the 1930s. Delicious food, lots of vegetarian options, thoughtful sourcing of ingredients. Kid-friendly.
Pulp Acai Smoothie Bar
135 S Main StMmmm, organic acai smoothies!
Local Chop & Grill House
56 W Gay St Delicious farm-to-table fare in a historic building
Top-notch farm-to-table fare downtown, plus a tiny bar with a fireplace, great for winter evenings
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Joshua Wilton House
412 S Main StTop-notch farm-to-table fare downtown, plus a tiny bar with a fireplace, great for winter evenings
Bella Gelato
49 W Water StHarrisonburg Farmers Market
228 S Liberty StTuesday and Saturday mornings
Lola Mo's Delicatessen
122 S Main St Delicious deli sandwiches and sides
BoBoKo Indonesian Cafe
217 S Liberty StLa Morena
751 Chicago AveTasty, quick-order Mexican food; takeout or sit-down
Doña Fer Grocery Store
1060 Virginia AveTamales to go
Counter-serve cafe with healthy wraps, salads, soups & breakfast bowls.
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A Bowl of Good
831 Mt Clinton PikeCounter-serve cafe with healthy wraps, salads, soups & breakfast bowls.
Magpie Diner
85 W Gay StIncredible food; well worth the wait
El Paisano Bakery
56 E Wolfe StBeyond Restaurant & Lounge
50 W Water StClementine
153 S Main StGood food, outdoor patio dining, and music
Mashita
105 N Liberty StIncredibly delicious food and inspired menu
Pasha Rest & Cafe
1751 South Main StreetTop-notch middle eastern food and friendly service
Village Juice and Kitchen
126 West Bruce StreetA variety of healthy and tasty foods and drinks
Zynodoa Restaurant
115 E Beverley StXenia A Kebab Grille
219 Burgess RoadDelicious Kurdish fare for takeout
Clementine
153 S Main StClementine patio downtown is great for outdoor dining
Food truck with tasty grilled sandwiches, picnic tables, and cornhole
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Grilled Cheese Mania
1476 S Main StFood truck with tasty grilled sandwiches, picnic tables, and cornhole
Tacos El Primo
1110 Reservoir StFood truck serving delicious Mexican tacos
J-Petal
1645 Reservoir StPoke bowls, Thai ice cream, and crepes
Grilled Cheese Mania
1476 S Main StComfort food with flavor
Drinks & Nightlife
Check CrossKeys' schedule for outdoor salsa night on their stone patio, sometimes with live Latin music.
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CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdCheck CrossKeys' schedule for outdoor salsa night on their stone patio, sometimes with live Latin music.
The Golden Pony
181 North Main StreetPale Fire Brewing Co
217 S Liberty StThree Notch'd Brewing Company
241 E Market StBrothers Craft Brewing
800 N Main StClementine
153 S Main StOld Hill Cider
17768 Honeyville RdSage Bird Ciderworks
325 N Liberty StRestless Moons Brewing
120 W Wolfe StOutdoor seating and live music sometimes!
Shopping
Vintage-inspired goods, gifts, and more. Downtown Harrisonburg.
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The Lady Jane
165 S Main StVintage-inspired goods, gifts, and more. Downtown Harrisonburg.
Artisan, fair-trade crafts and housewares from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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Ten Thousand Villages
181 S Main StArtisan, fair-trade crafts and housewares from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse
17768 Honeyville RdThe Barn at Creekside Farm
917 Muddy Creek RdSilver Lake Mill
2328 Silver Lake RdEclectic, well-curated shops, including Lineage Goods, Wooden Trout Gallery, Heartworn Vintage, and Timeless Toys
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Agora Downtown Market
165 S Main StEclectic, well-curated shops, including Lineage Goods, Wooden Trout Gallery, Heartworn Vintage, and Timeless Toys
Heartworn Vintage
165 S Main StLineage
165 S Main StBeautifully crafted handmade durable goods and workshop
Irresistible art supplies and inspiring galleries -- though temporarily closed
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Larkin Arts
60 W Market StIrresistible art supplies and inspiring galleries -- though temporarily closed
Comprehensive, well organized thrift shopping experience that benefits international humanitarian efforts
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Gift and Thrift
731 Mt Clinton PikeComprehensive, well organized thrift shopping experience that benefits international humanitarian efforts
The Yellow Button
122 S Main StSweet home goods store in a historic triangle building at the center of Dayton's tiny downtown.
The Cottage
223 Main StSweet home goods store in a historic triangle building at the center of Dayton's tiny downtown.
Shenandoah Bicycle Company
135 S Main StFriendly, approachable staff and great selection
Heartworn Vintage
165 S Main StAlakazam Toys
Wide selection and affordable prices in a rural warehouse
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Green Valley Book Fair
2192 Green Valley LnWide selection and affordable prices in a rural warehouse
Bookstore, florist, and other boutique shopping in a lovingly renovated downtown warehouse
Liberty Street Mercantile
Bookstore, florist, and other boutique shopping in a lovingly renovated downtown warehouse
Great quantity and selection of books in a rural warehouse -- a local and regional pilgrimage destination
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Green Valley Book Fair
2192 Green Valley LnGreat quantity and selection of books in a rural warehouse -- a local and regional pilgrimage destination
Parks & Nature
One of the highest peaks in Virginia. A long winding approach through the forest, arriving at an incredible view of the valleys to the east and west.
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Reddish Knob
One of the highest peaks in Virginia. A long winding approach through the forest, arriving at an incredible view of the valleys to the east and west.
High Knob Fire Tower Lookout
High Knob TrailRewarding view of Virginia and West Virginia
Izintaba Ezikhulu
5 Grand Cavern RdEndless Caverns
1800 Endless Caverns RdBeautiful hike on the border of West Virginia with two rock scrambles, and overlooks east and west.
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Tibbet Knob Trailhead
Judge Rye RoadBeautiful hike on the border of West Virginia with two rock scrambles, and overlooks east and west.
Some beautiful hikes at Hone Quarry. The first trail on the right, Hidden Rocks, takes you through a tunnel of mountain laurel and rhododendron, multiple stream crossings, and a waterfall. The next trail on the right takes you to an outcropping known as "Lover's Leap" and a beautiful view.
Hone Quarry Road
Hone Quarry RoadSome beautiful hikes at Hone Quarry. The first trail on the right, Hidden Rocks, takes you through a tunnel of mountain laurel and rhododendron, multiple stream crossings, and a waterfall. The next trail on the right takes you to an outcropping known as "Lover's Leap" and a beautiful view.
Bearfence Mountain Trailhead
Skyline DriveHike with rock scramble and beautiful views
This is a secluded hiking trail and mountain stream with a few cold, clear swimming holes when the water is high. It is not very well known, so never crowded. The stream crosses the trail at one point, so be prepared for hopping from stone to stone!
Fridley Gap
This is a secluded hiking trail and mountain stream with a few cold, clear swimming holes when the water is high. It is not very well known, so never crowded. The stream crosses the trail at one point, so be prepared for hopping from stone to stone!
Beautiful wheelchair-accessible trail leading to an overlook of Page Valley
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Massanutten Storybook Trail
Massanutten Storybook TrailBeautiful wheelchair-accessible trail leading to an overlook of Page Valley
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead
215 Afton Depot LnShort kid-friendly hike of 1.5 miles with an incredible view west into the valley and beyond
Stony Man Trailhead
Appalachian National Scenic TrailShort kid-friendly hike of 1.5 miles with an incredible view west into the valley and beyond
Canoeing, kayaking, and tubing on the Shenandoah River
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Shenandoah River Adventures L.L.C.
415 Long AveCanoeing, kayaking, and tubing on the Shenandoah River
Beautiful walking trails and green space inside James Madison University campus, including a labyrinth
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Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
780 University BlvdBeautiful walking trails and green space inside James Madison University campus, including a labyrinth
Seven Bends State Park
2111 S Hollingsworth RdNatural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyNatural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyOld Rag Mountain Summit
Iconic strenuous and rewarding hike
Arts & Culture
American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
10 S Market StSVBHP offers a driving tour of Zenda, and a self-paced African-American history tour "Roots Run Deep" of downtown Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project
425 N Mason StSVBHP offers a driving tour of Zenda, and a self-paced African-American history tour "Roots Run Deep" of downtown Harrisonburg
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 S Main StI-Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveBrethren & Mennonite Heritage Center
1921 Heritage Center WayLarkin Arts
60 W Market Sttemporarily closed
Entertainment & Activities
Ruby's Arcade
165 S Main Stpizza, bowling, & games
Explore More Discovery Museum
150 S Main StCourt Square Theater
41-F Court SquarePick-your-own lavender, labyrinth, petting zoo, life-size checkerboard, duck pond, distillery, drying barn, gardens, lavender ice cream, lavender wine, classes.
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I-Purple Wolf Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys RdPick-your-own lavender, labyrinth, petting zoo, life-size checkerboard, duck pond, distillery, drying barn, gardens, lavender ice cream, lavender wine, classes.
Jordan Hollow Stables
657 Pine Grove RdKids love this spot with lots of farm-related activities, including a historic carousel of horses, and a seasonal corn maze and butterfly garden.
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Back Home on the Farm
2915 Willow Run RdKids love this spot with lots of farm-related activities, including a historic carousel of horses, and a seasonal corn maze and butterfly garden.
Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse
17768 Honeyville RdHarmony Harvest Farm
201 Little Run RoadCut flowers and farm tours!
Hickory Hill Farm
3034 Fruit Farm LnDelicious pick-your-own blueberries in season.
Melrose Caverns
6639 North Valley PikeUnderground caverns just six miles away--great activity for a hot or stormy day
Harmony Harvest Farm
201 Little Run Roadlocal flower farm open to visitors
Buckingham Branch Railroad
126 Main StreetNew sightseeing service between Staunton, and Goshen
Totally one-of-a-kind spot; berries, frisbee golf, farm, and brewery where locals have their own beer mugs lining the wall
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Swover Creek Farms
4176 Swover Creek RdTotally one-of-a-kind spot; berries, frisbee golf, farm, and brewery where locals have their own beer mugs lining the wall
Nearby stained glass studio and gift shop. Check their schedule for workshops and classes!
BrydgeWorks Glass
3315 Harpine HighwayNearby stained glass studio and gift shop. Check their schedule for workshops and classes!
Escapism Escape Rooms
Real Escapes Virtual Reality & Escape Room
11443 Spotswood TrailPoint of View Alpacas
777 Lebanon Church RdTake alpacas for a walk!