Bridgewater, Virginia

Rockingham County · Shenandoah Valley

Bridgewater, Virginia

Bridgewater is a quiet college town on the North River, ten minutes from downtown Harrisonburg and home to Bluestone Vineyard and Bridgewater College.

Bridgewater feels removed from the rest of the Valley despite being only ten minutes from Harrisonburg. The North River runs through Wildwood Park (a free, walkable riverside park with playgrounds, ball fields, and a short trail system). Bridgewater College anchors the downtown, and the surrounding Rockingham County farmland holds Bluestone Vineyard, Old Order Mennonite farms, and Dayton Farmers Market 10 minutes north.

Highlights

  • Wildwood Park and the North River
  • Bluestone Vineyard
  • Bridgewater College campus
  • Dayton Farmers Market (10 minutes north)
  • Easy 10-minute drive to downtown Harrisonburg

Frequently asked about Bridgewater

Is Bridgewater VA worth visiting?

If you're already in Harrisonburg — yes, for a quiet riverside walk at Wildwood Park, a tasting at Bluestone Vineyard, or a Saturday at Dayton Farmers Market.

How far is Bridgewater from Harrisonburg?

About 10 minutes (7 miles) southwest of downtown Harrisonburg.