Food Scene
A local favorite, this worker-owned cafe offers carnivorous and vegetarian meals for breakfast, brunch or lunch in casual and cozy surrounds. Enjoy a stack of seasonal pancakes or an omelette with local and free-range ingredients.
35 locals recommend
The Little Grill Collective
621 N Main StA local favorite, this worker-owned cafe offers carnivorous and vegetarian meals for breakfast, brunch or lunch in casual and cozy surrounds. Enjoy a stack of seasonal pancakes or an omelette with local and free-range ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
It doesn't get much more local than this. Brothers Craft Brewing is about one block away. It's a short walk to great beer, occasional food trucks and live music. A must for beer lovers.
55 locals recommend
Brothers Craft Brewing
800 N Main StIt doesn't get much more local than this. Brothers Craft Brewing is about one block away. It's a short walk to great beer, occasional food trucks and live music. A must for beer lovers.
Parks & Nature
Take Route 33 east out of Harrisonburg and you'll reach the Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park!
549 locals recommend
Shenandoah National Park
Skyline DriveTake Route 33 east out of Harrisonburg and you'll reach the Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park!
"The George" is a short drive to the west and offers many options for hiking, biking and general naturey things.
63 locals recommend
George Washington National Forest
"The George" is a short drive to the west and offers many options for hiking, biking and general naturey things.
Arts & Culture
The Hardesty-Higgins House is home to Harrisonburg's Visitor Center as well as the offices of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. It's a good starting point for anyone interested in learning about what to do and see in the 'burg.
9 locals recommend
Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center
212 S Main StThe Hardesty-Higgins House is home to Harrisonburg's Visitor Center as well as the offices of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. It's a good starting point for anyone interested in learning about what to do and see in the 'burg.
Shopping
The Agora Downtown Market is a small and thriving retail community that brings together several small businesses under one roof in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. It offers small retail spaces to artisans, crafters, and entrepreneurs and provides a unique shopping destination for residents and tourists alike in the historic Wine Brothers Building on Main Street.
19 locals recommend
Agora Downtown Market
165 S Main StThe Agora Downtown Market is a small and thriving retail community that brings together several small businesses under one roof in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. It offers small retail spaces to artisans, crafters, and entrepreneurs and provides a unique shopping destination for residents and tourists alike in the historic Wine Brothers Building on Main Street.
Essentials
Food Lion
85 S Carlton StFood Lion is nearby for all of your basic grocery shopping needs.
The Friendly City Food Co-op is more than just a store. There's a hot bar, salad bar, beer and wine, cheeses and baked goods from the local area and from around the world. This unique business is owned and democratically controlled by owners right here in the local area.
26 locals recommend
Friendly City Food Co-op
150 E Wolfe StThe Friendly City Food Co-op is more than just a store. There's a hot bar, salad bar, beer and wine, cheeses and baked goods from the local area and from around the world. This unique business is owned and democratically controlled by owners right here in the local area.
Entertainment & Activities
Court Square Theater is a charming venue showing films & live performances in a historic downtown building. Check their website for current showings. Enjoy a beer, glass of wine or cider while you watch.
20 locals recommend
Court Square Theater
41-F Court SquareCourt Square Theater is a charming venue showing films & live performances in a historic downtown building. Check their website for current showings. Enjoy a beer, glass of wine or cider while you watch.