Explore the valley
A curated, verified directory of places worth a visit — filter by what matters to your group.
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Downtown brewery in the Ice House with rotating IPAs and lagers.
New York Flying Pizza
Cuisine: pizza
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
JMU's flagship venue for theater, dance, and concerts.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Tiny burger bar with a huge rotating craft beer list.
Broad Porch Coffee Co.
Small-batch roaster serving pour-overs and house pastries.
White Oak Lavendar Farm
White Oak Lavender Farm
Mt. Crawford Creamery
On-farm dairy store with bottled milk and ice cream.
Smiley's Ice Cream
Smiley
Crossroads Cafe
Crossroads Cafe & Catering is a family-owned cafe in the Harrisonburg & Penn Laird, VA area serving made-from-scratch comfort food, baked goods, weekly meal prep, and custom catering for weddings and events.
El Charro
El Charro serves authentic Mexican food in a family-friendly environment with fast service and great daily food & drink specials!
Cracked Pillar
Cuisine: american
Vito's Pizza Pie
Cuisine: italian
Kline's Dairy Bar
Beloved local ice-cream stand since 1943.
Tots Ice Cream
Homemade The only way ice cream should be served.
Brothers Craft Brewing
Award-winning brewery with food trucks on weekends.
Goodfellas
Cuisine: pizza
Mr. J's Bagels Express
Cuisine: bagel
CrossKeys Vineyards
Tuscan-style estate winery with restaurant and weekend events.
Village Library
Grottoes Branch Library
North River Library
Bluestone Vineyard
Family vineyard with Massanutten views and a wraparound porch.
C & J's Diner
Cuisine: diner
Francesco's
Cuisine: italian
Three Notch'd Valley Collab House
Spacious taproom with shuffleboard and kitchen.
Magpie Diner
Modern diner doing all-day breakfast with local farm ingredients.
Rocktown Farm Market
Year-round local farm market with produce and meats.
Old Hill Hard Cider
Working orchard cidery in the northern Valley.
Friendship Park Loop
Shaded paved loop ideal for strollers and toddlers.
Reservoir Distillery
Reservoir Distillery in Harrisonburg offers a taste of Virginia's craft spirits scene. Visitors can explore their selection of locally produced whiskey and other spirits, often with opportunities to sample their offerings in a welcoming tas
Capital Ale House Cafe
Quick espresso and breakfast bites downtown.
Showalter's Orchard & Cidery
Pick-your-own orchard with hard cider tasting room.
Smithland Road Park
Modern inclusive playground with shaded picnic areas.
Westover Park Playground
Large public playground with splash features and walking trails.
RMH Wellness Adventure Center
Indoor climbing, play structures, and active games for kids.
Restless Moons Brewing
Indie brewery with rotating taps and weekend events.
Gus' Tavern
Gus' Tavern in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, offers a taste of local dining in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. As a restaurant, visitors can anticipate a menu featuring familiar American fare, often with a nod to regional ingredients
Back Home on the Farm
Family farm with playscapes, animals, and seasonal pumpkin patch.
Campfire Grill
Enjoy handcrafted pizzas, steaks, burgers, and s’mores at Campfire Grill. Dine in or take out at Massanutten Resort’s scenic mountain setting in Virginia.
The Golden Pony
Downtown music venue and gastropub with a steady gig calendar.
Local Chop & Grill House
Downtown Harrisonburg steakhouse with seasonal Valley fare and a serious wine list.
Ciro's Italian Eatery
Cuisine: italian, burger, pizza
Romano's Itailian Bistro (Now closed, Moved location)
Cuisine: italian
Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill
Cuisine: burger
Thunderbird Cafe
Cuisine: breakfast, lunch
LiL’ Guss’
Cuisine: american
Sakura Bridgewater
Massanutten Resort Family Adventure Park
Mountain resort with seasonal activities ranging from zip lines to water park.