The 10 Best Breweries in Harrisonburg VA to Visit

The Best Breweries in Harrisonburg VA- Pale Fire Brewing Co.

Despite the fact that we’ve lived in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for 30+ years now, we still love discovering new hiking trails, roads, mountain towns, and scenic vistas to explore. We recently discovered a different kind of trail– the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail– which connects craft beer enthusiasts with 19 impressive Shenandoah Valley breweries.  This … Read more

The 10 Best Restaurants in Harrisonburg VA to Visit

The view from the Ridge Room, one of the best restaurants in Harrisonburg VA

Surrounded by an array of farms, orchards, and wineries, Harrisonburg is Virginia’s first official culinary district. The sheer variety of places to eat in Harrisonburg VA is truly astounding for a town of around 51,000 people. There are 80+ locally-owned restaurants that showcase the best farm-to-table food in the Shenandoah Valley region.  With more than … Read more

The 10 Best Things to Do in Harrisonburg VA & Rockingham County

Bird's Eye View of Downtown Harrisonburg VA

Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, with the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to the east and the grand Alleghenies to the west, Harrisonburg VA is a perfect destination for a weekend getaway.  Affectionately known as the “friendly city,” the city of Harrisonburg is home to two universities, James Madison and Eastern Mennonite. My wife … Read more