by Emily Neighbors | May 30, 2024 | Arts
Downtown Harrisonburg’s thriving arts scene has surged with new public art in recent years, transforming the area into a visually captivating destination. In the last year alone, five new murals, including a four-story chess player by Niels Westergard, have been...
by Emily Neighbors | May 15, 2024 | Arts, Dining, Lodging, Shopping, Things to do
The 2024 edition of Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia list is out and many Harrisonburg’s favorites have made the list! This annual guide is a collection of reader favorites, spanning from dining spots to entertainment venues, inns, and more. Harrisonburg...
by Jennifer Bell | May 6, 2021 | Arts, Blog, Dining, Events, Family, Things to do
The secret is out!. Harrisonburg has an abundance of amazing restaurants and attractions and now all of Virginia knows it. Numerous Harrisonburg businesses have just been recognized by Virginia Living Magazine as Best of Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. Visit...
by Jennifer Bell | Oct 26, 2020 | Arts, Blog, Dining, Outdoors, Things to do, Trip Ideas
WHY GO: Harrisonburg VA is no longer just a sleepy little college town (James Madison University) in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Things are happening here at a brisk pace – the type of things that the Getaway Mavens love. There’s a burgeoning, collaborative,...
by Jennifer Bell | Oct 21, 2020 | Arts, Beer, Blog, Dining, Things to do
Fall is an amazing time to visit Harrisonburg, VA. Get lost on a scavenger hunt or hike a secluded mountain trail, sip chardonnay at a local vineyard or pick apples at a local farm and enjoy Harrisonburg’s relaxed, friendly atmosphere and small-town charm. Businesses...
by Jennifer Bell | Sep 28, 2020 | Arts, Beer, Outdoors, Things to do, Trip Ideas
Tired of sitting in front of the computer? Ready to stroll quiet streets admiring public art, browse in charming shops and sample local beer and wine? Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia’s First Culinary District and an original Virginia Arts District offers the perfect...
