Title: Harrisonburg Travel Guide: Best of Harrisonburg, Virginia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Harrisonburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrisonburg-Hotels.d6056902.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Harrisonburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrisonburg-Holiday-Rentals.d6056902.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Harrisonburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Harrisonburg.d6056902.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Harrisonburg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Harrisonburg.d6056902.Car-Hire-Guide)[Harrisonburg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrisonburg.d6056902.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Harrisonburg Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Harrisonburg which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056902/99cc8f7c-dfef-481b-a0a1-8db1440b0ba5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harrisonburg which includes heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056902/665dc0de-7413-4219-b929-555d3f30c6fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harrisonburg which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056902/89c5f6a0-e511-4fab-8dac-74b1f795e24d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harrisonburg showing a park and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056902/09d92cde-0c7b-4739-8a6e-8ddc177b77e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Harrisonburg which includes flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056902/7b923d23-b01b-4617-b879-d3960e15a91e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Harrisonburg Things to do #### Enjoy the serenity of the surrounding farms and parks and admire the historic buildings in this friendly and artistic town. Harrisonburg is a fascinating town with a rich history and creative culture in its revitalized downtown district. Stop to see its many art galleries and museums and explore its Newtown zone to learn stories of the former slaves who moved here. Piece together the history of the town through its intriguing relics and structures. Walk through the downtown area and notice various art studios and galleries that have thrived with the district’s renovation. Get a glimpse into the region’s creativity with a trip to the Virginia Quilt Museum in the 19th-century Warren-Sipe House. The museum hosts temporary exhibits about vintage and modern quilts. Just across the street is the Explore More Discovery Museum, with a focus on the future. Bring your kids to learn about everything from science to theatre from the interactive exhibits. The region is also known for its family-fun activities. The Massanutten Water Park has an exciting indoor pool with myriad slides, streams and climbing frames. Just north of the water park are the Mountain Greens Golf Course and the Massanutten Ski Resort. Enjoy the snowy winters as you glide down the slopes. Snap photos of the snow-capped Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit the picturesque countryside in the hot and humid summer. Try the apples and taste the cider at Showalter’s Orchard & Greenhouse. For a change of scenery, delve into the underground caves of the Grand Caverns, where you’ll find fascinating stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone. The town was named after one of its earliest settlers, Thomas Harrison, who made his home here in the 1730s. Harrisonburg is in the Shenandoah Valley region in the northwestern part of Virginia. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport and drive west for about 120 miles (190 kilometres) to get here in roughly 2 hours. Visit nearby landmarks, such as the [Shenandoah National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shenandoah-National-Park-Virginia.d6025893.Attraction) and the George Washington and Jefferson national forests. Visit Harrisonburg for family-fun activities, hands-on museums and an artistic vibe. - Top hotels in Harrisonburg - Top Holiday Rentals in Harrisonburg ![Clarion Pointe Harrisonburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25934/a95c970d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Pointe Harrisonburg 1440 E Market St Harrisonburg VA £65 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,307 reviews) Room was nice and very clean but mattress on bed was older and not very comfortable Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=25934&PinnedHotelID=25934&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056902) ![Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19790000/19783400/19783363/8e4d40d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr 710 S. Main Street Harrisonburg VA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,063 reviews) Nice staff and roomy lobby Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=19783363&PinnedHotelID=19783363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056902) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=19783363&PinnedHotelID=19783363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056902) ![Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106238300/106238285/3a11a073_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg 1619 Spring Port Drive Harrisonburg VA £52 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions A Dream Come True Playground and Edith J. Carrier ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (932 reviews) Friendly and helpful staff! Great location to the National park. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=106238285&PinnedHotelID=106238285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056902) [See all 753 properties in Harrisonburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6056902) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Rock Ridge View--1 bed apartment with fabulous view in Harrisonburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113200000/113195800/113195799/66a8977b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rock Ridge View--1 bed apartment with fabulous view in Harrisonburg Harrisonburg VA Stay at this apartment in Harrisonburg. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Back Home on the Farm and Frank Kemper House ... 10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Lovely stay. Convenient location. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrisonburg-Hotels-Rock-Ridge-View-1-Bed-Apartment-With-Fabulous-View-In-Harrisonburg.h113195799.Hotel-Information) ![Friendly City Stay! HOT TUB, NEW LISTING! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103811500/103811411/b4a5d791_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Friendly City Stay! HOT TUB, NEW LISTING! Harrisonburg VA Stay at this cabin in Harrisonburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center ... 10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Clean nice place, cool backyard area. Appreciated the snacks and coffee. Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrisonburg-Hotels-Friendly-City-Stay-HOT-TUB.h103811411.Hotel-Information) ![Quiet Home in Harrisonburg with Spectacular Shenandoah Valley Views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27850000/27847300/27847290/489c6251_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quiet Home in Harrisonburg with Spectacular Shenandoah Valley Views. Harrisonburg VA Stay at this holiday home in Harrisonburg. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies or patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Back Home on the Farm ... 10/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews) We enjoyed another girls weekend away. As always, everything was wonderful, clean and communicated very well. Looking forward to our return next year. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sentara-RMH-Medical-Center-Harrisonburg.d624548715003359232.Attraction) #### Harrisonburg Farmers Market You can enjoy retail therapy at Harrisonburg Farmers Market during your trip to Harrisonburg. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrisonburg-Farmers-Market-Harrisonburg.d553248621587527611.Attraction) #### Shenandoah Heritage Market Learn about the local history of Harrisonburg with a stop at Shenandoah Heritage Market. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shenandoah-Heritage-Market-Harrisonburg.d553248621587527635.Attraction) #### White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard You can enjoy a tasting or tour at White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard during your travels to Harrisonburg. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 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