Massanutten and Nearby Spots
Food scene
Good place to grab lunch. They have a wonderful weekend brunch, with a full bar.
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Hank's Grille & Catering
49 Bloomer Springs RdGood place to grab lunch. They have a wonderful weekend brunch, with a full bar.
Chic and delicious pizza spot. Grab a class of wine and share a plate.
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Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza
80 W Water StChic and delicious pizza spot. Grab a class of wine and share a plate.
Decent food, fairly priced. Good for families/groups. Large plates.
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Romano's Italian Bistro
40 New Hope RdDecent food, fairly priced. Good for families/groups. Large plates.
Food is always good. Large plates. Outdoor seating available, with view of the national park.
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Ciro's Italian Eatery
101 Downey Knolls DrFood is always good. Large plates. Outdoor seating available, with view of the national park.
Don't feel like driving? Domino's does deliver to our home.
Address: 14809 Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA 22827
Phone: (540) 298-2220
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Domino's Pizza
325 Four Leaf LnDon't feel like driving? Domino's does deliver to our home.
Address: 14809 Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA 22827
Phone: (540) 298-2220
Popular breakfast spot. Southern cooking. Always has tasted good. But In my opinion, a bit expensive for breakfast if you have a large group- around $10 a person.
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Thunderbird Cafe
42-A Island Ford RdPopular breakfast spot. Southern cooking. Always has tasted good. But In my opinion, a bit expensive for breakfast if you have a large group- around $10 a person.
City/town information
Nice walkable downtown area with lots of bars and restaurants. About a 25 minute drive from our house.
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Harrisonburg
Nice walkable downtown area with lots of bars and restaurants. About a 25 minute drive from our house.
Brewery
Enjoy the cozy space with a beer, our favorites are the Green Diamond Pale Ale and their lager. I've heard their Selzter is good, but I haven't given that one a try.
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Cave Hill Farms Brewery
1001 Jacob Burner DrEnjoy the cozy space with a beer, our favorites are the Green Diamond Pale Ale and their lager. I've heard their Selzter is good, but I haven't given that one a try.
My favorite Harrisonburg beers live here. Balanced, and delicious.
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Pale Fire Brewing Co
217 S Liberty StMy favorite Harrisonburg beers live here. Balanced, and delicious.
Check them out if you prefer to sit outdoors. Though they do have indoor space, their patio is a nice option.
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Brothers Craft Brewing
800 N Main StCheck them out if you prefer to sit outdoors. Though they do have indoor space, their patio is a nice option.
The home base for this brewery is in Charlottesville. But this outpost is a great place to visit and get a taste of the Charlottesville beer scene. They also have some great non-alcoholic craft brews.
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Three Notch'd Brewing Company
241 E Market StThe home base for this brewery is in Charlottesville. But this outpost is a great place to visit and get a taste of the Charlottesville beer scene. They also have some great non-alcoholic craft brews.
Restless Moons Brewing
120 W Wolfe StCute place. Solid beer menu.
Elkton is a small town just east of Massanutten. This would be a good stop if you are heading towards the National Park.
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Elkton Brewing Co. / Elkton Brewing Company
100 5th StElkton is a small town just east of Massanutten. This would be a good stop if you are heading towards the National Park.
Massanutten
Things we have actually done. Because this is our family home, we tend to do the same things and have not ventured into all the amenities offered. There are definitely more available, we just have not personally tried them.
Good spot to grab a drink and check out the slopes and scenery. Outdoor seating available. Food is standard American food- it's OK, not amazing. Open year round.
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Base Camp
4614 Massanutten DrGood spot to grab a drink and check out the slopes and scenery. Outdoor seating available. Food is standard American food- it's OK, not amazing. Open year round.
Driving Range available here, it has Stunning Mountain View and the Dog Shack, which is a spot for ice cream an libations. The Woodstone Course is a bit of an easier course if you are like me and lack the patience and practice of the more challenging course.
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Woodstone Meadows Stables
2560 Ag Center DrDriving Range available here, it has Stunning Mountain View and the Dog Shack, which is a spot for ice cream an libations. The Woodstone Course is a bit of an easier course if you are like me and lack the patience and practice of the more challenging course.
For the more practiced golfer:
This challenging 18-hole PGA-rated course provides golfers a true test of mountain golf. The stunning par 72/73 course measures in at 6,443 yards from the blue tees, 6,087 yards from the white tees, 5,608 yards from the gold tees, and 4,846 yards from the ladies tees.
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Mountain Greens Golf Course
4156 Resort DrFor the more practiced golfer:
This challenging 18-hole PGA-rated course provides golfers a true test of mountain golf. The stunning par 72/73 course measures in at 6,443 yards from the blue tees, 6,087 yards from the white tees, 5,608 yards from the gold tees, and 4,846 yards from the ladies tees.
This is a popular spot every year. It's indoor, fun, and just down the road from the house.
Snacks bar and additional dining amenities available.
https://www.massresort.com/play/waterpark/
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Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
1200 Adventure DrThis is a popular spot every year. It's indoor, fun, and just down the road from the house.
Snacks bar and additional dining amenities available.
https://www.massresort.com/play/waterpark/
Grocery/Shopping
Grab some snacks, full meals, etc. Good option if your staying a while.
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Food Lion
14811 Spotswood TrailGrab some snacks, full meals, etc. Good option if your staying a while.
Dollar General
45 Judy LnForgot something? Most things are available here.
Sightseeing
Shenandoah National Park Sign - Swift Run Gap Entrance Station
-Hiking
-Scenic Driving
Beautiful, moderate hike. Under tree cover. Very nice falls to see, especially when we have had a lot of rain.
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Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead
Dark Hollow Falls TrailBeautiful, moderate hike. Under tree cover. Very nice falls to see, especially when we have had a lot of rain.
A nice cool cave, great spot if its warm out. Worth seeing at least once.
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I-Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdA nice cool cave, great spot if its warm out. Worth seeing at least once.
Longish hike (3.6 miles), but easy going. Ok for kids. Follow the creek, lots of waterfalls. No grand overlook, but the trail is beautiful in its own right.
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Rose River Trailhead
Virginia 670Longish hike (3.6 miles), but easy going. Ok for kids. Follow the creek, lots of waterfalls. No grand overlook, but the trail is beautiful in its own right.
Really neat local cavern, maintained by the town of Grottoes. Not as famous as Luray, but still very nice. They are also about $10 cheaper per person than Luray. So it's a good options if you are looking for something neat to do for the day.
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5 Grand Cavern RdReally neat local cavern, maintained by the town of Grottoes. Not as famous as Luray, but still very nice. They are also about $10 cheaper per person than Luray. So it's a good options if you are looking for something neat to do for the day.
Beautiful overlook. Not very difficult ascent, but quite rocky. Great spot to eat a packed lunch.
Hawksbill Summit
Beautiful overlook. Not very difficult ascent, but quite rocky. Great spot to eat a packed lunch.
3.7 Mile Loop. Stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley. My guidebook says easy, but I remember it being quite a cardio work out. I would call it moderate, but I was probably out of shape- so take that with a grain of salt. This is popular and can be quite busy.
This hike starts near the north entrance to Skyland Resort off Skyline Drive. At the turn you will see a sign indicating this is the highest point on Skyline Drive. This turn is at milepost 41.7. Immediately after turning toward the Skyland Resort turn right into the parking for the Stony Man Nature Trail.
Stony Man Mountain summit
3.7 Mile Loop. Stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley. My guidebook says easy, but I remember it being quite a cardio work out. I would call it moderate, but I was probably out of shape- so take that with a grain of salt. This is popular and can be quite busy.
This hike starts near the north entrance to Skyland Resort off Skyline Drive. At the turn you will see a sign indicating this is the highest point on Skyline Drive. This turn is at milepost 41.7. Immediately after turning toward the Skyland Resort turn right into the parking for the Stony Man Nature Trail.
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Massanutten Resort Experiences
If you are planning on the following: Skiing/Snowboarding, Tubing, Waterpark, or Horseback Riding. I would check the Massanutten website and see if you can purchase tickets in advance. These do sell out regularly.
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Car
You must drive most places. Public transportation is quite poor. Uber is around more so than Lyft, but the options are dramatically limited since the pandemic.