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 | Feb 11, 2021 | Blog, History, Things to do
Harrisonburg’s African American community has a long and rich history. Today there are numerous sites that bear witness to this history and the contributions of African Americans past and present, from the Lucy Simms Center to the Ralph Sampson Park, to The 150...
by Jennifer Bell | Jun 6, 2019 | Arts, Blog, History, Things to do, Trip Ideas
Shenandoah Valley, VA, is not only a picturesque area compliments of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s filled with fun things to do. There’s delicious mom and pop dining, comfy lodging, and the activities are ideal for both kids and adults. From an organ buried in a...
by Jennifer Bell | May 23, 2019 | Blog, Dining, Family, Lodging, Things to do, Trip Ideas
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful place to visit, filled with charming small towns, friendly folks, farm-to-table eateries, and sensational scenery. I’m ashamed to admit that I lived in neighboring West Virginia for over 40 years and never once made it to...
by Jennifer Bell | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog, Events, Things to do
It’s a Feast! Listening to Live Music in Harrisonburg When you think of music in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, you may think first of Country or Americana, and you’d be right. You will find some of the best Americana music here in the city that was the starting...
by Jennifer Bell | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, History, Things to do
The Hardesty-Higgins House has been repurposed and remodeled many times since 1848, when Mr. Hardesty, the city’s first mayor, moved his family into one of the finest homes in Harrisonburg. Later, the Pollack family expanded the four-over-four room plan and ran an...
