Harrisonburg is a special place – a small town with charm and surprisingly vibrant culture. James Madison University helps to inspire a young, vibrant downtown area that is hip while still being fun for the entire family. Opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, educational activities, art, music, and great food are all within reach in this delightfully warm and welcoming town. Discover more about living in Harrisonburg by exploring our hub of resources, activities, restaurants and shopping in Harrisonburg, Virginia!
Harrisonburg Resources
- Official Website of the City of Harrisonburg
- Visit Harrisonburg
- Downtown Harrisonburg Renaissance
- Harrison Parks & Recreation on Facebook
- Rockingham County Government Website
- Visit Shenandoah – Rockingham Region
Harrisonburg Attractions
Harrisonburg offers something for everyone with its wide variety of attractions! From one-of-a kind museums, historic sites, art galleries, theaters, access to unmatched recreational activities, world-class hiking trails, and much more, Harrisonburg has something for every age and interest!
- Arts Council of the Valley
- Blue Ridge Parkway & Skyline Drive
- Eastern Mennonite University
- Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
- Explore More Discovery Museum
- Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market
- Heritage Oaks Golf Course
- James Madison University
- Larkin Arts Gallery
- Massanutten Regional Library
- Massanutten Resort
- Oasis Fine Art Gallery
- Shenandoah National Park
- Virginia Quilt Museum
Harrisonburg Restaurants
Harrisonburg dining is a collection of great food that was made to be enjoyed with family and friends. As the craft beer culture continues to thrive, Harrisonburg has become the home of delicious brews and brewers who are happy to share their knowledge (over a beer or two, that is). Great bistro and gourmet eateries rub shoulders with outstanding comfort food and traditional southern fare. Harrisonburg is also gifted with impressive quality and variety, allowing residents to enjoy excellent foreign and ethnic food choices without sacrificing small town appeal. Dining in Harrisonburg is also family-friendly, allowing you to enjoy “date night” even when you bring the kids along.
Below are a few of our favorites:
- The Artful Dodger
- Bella Luna Wood Fired Pizza
- Beyond
- Billy Jack’s Wing & Draft Shack
- A Bowl of Good Café
- Brother’s Craft Brewing
- Bruster’s Ice Cream
- Capital Ale House
- Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Deli
- Ciro’s Lasagna House
- Clementine
- Cook Out
- El Charro
- El Sol Taqueria Mexicana
- Finnigan’s Cove
- Gator’s Sports Bar & Grill
- Golden China
- Greenberry’s Coffee Company
- Grilled Cheese Mania
- Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
- Kline’s Dairy Bar
- Kyoto Japanese Steak House
- Las Chamas Caribbean Restaurant
- Local Chop & Grill House
- The Little Grill
- Little Italy Pizza
- Macado’s
- McAlister’s Deli
- Mr. J’s Bagels & Deli
- O’Neill’s Grill
- Oriental Café
- Romano’s Italian Bistro
- Three Notch’d Brewing Company
- Thunderbird Café
- Vito’s Italian Kitchen
- Xenia Kabob Grille