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Harrisonburg/Rockingham County

Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services - 212 S Main St, Harrisonburg. From I-81, exit 247-B; travel west on Route 33 and follow the blue tourist information signs. The Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services is located in the historic Hardesty-Higgins house. Visitors will find state and area information, including events such as First Night Harrisonburg, International Festival, Rockingham County Fair, Tour of Shenandoah, Valley Fourth, and Court Days Festival. This location houses the Valley Turnpike Museum and Mrs. Hardesty's Tea Room. www.harrisonburgtourism.com

Attractions

Green Valley Book Fair - I-81 Exit 240. East 1.5 miles, left at sign. 500,000 new books at 60-90 percent off retail. All categories. Open six times a year. www.gvbookfair.com. Call 800-385-0099 for current schedule..

Heritage Oaks Golf Course - I-81 Exit 247-B. US 33 west approximately 4 miles then left to 680 Garbers Church Road. A beautifully created golf course offering an enjoyable experience to golfers of all ages and abilities. Harrisonburg's own 18-hole facility combines a variety of links-style holes along with traditional tree-lined holes to offer all golfers a challenging but fair golf experience. 540-442-6502.

Keezlenutten Farm - I-81 Exit 247A. Five miles east. Keezlenutten Farm, 3442 Keezlenutten Lane, Keezletown 22832. One-hour trail rides on the western slope of the Massanutten for all levels of riders ages 10 and up. We also offer hunter/jumper riding lessons for all levels of riders ages 3 and up. Map and details at www.keezlenutten.com. 540-269-2227

Lakeview Golf Course - I-81 Exit 245. Port Republic Road east 3 miles, left on Shen Lake Drive for 1 mile. 36 holes. The Mountainview 18 is challenging and playable for all skill levels. Pro shop, lessons, driving range, chipping and putting greens. Tee times required. www.lakeviewgolf.net. 540-434-8937

Massanutten Golf - I-81 Exit 247-A. At Massanutten Resort. Mountain Greens: 18-hole championship course (540-289-4941). Woodstone Meadows: 18-hole executive course (540-289-4919). Golf packages starting at $120 per person. www.massresort.com. 540-289-4952

Massanutten Resort - I-81 Exit 247A. Virginia's Four Season Mountain Resort 10 miles east of Harrisonburg. Skiing, snow tubing, snowboarding. 36 holes of golf on two courses. Indoor and outdoor pools. Golf Packages - Condo Rentals - Snowsports - Hotel Lodging. www.massResort.com. 800-207-MASS or 540-289-9441

Massanutten WaterPark – I-81 Exit 247A. US 33 ten miles east of Harrisonburg. Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark Attraction.  This facility is unique to the Shenandoah Valley. Email waterpark@massresort.com. www.massresort.com. 540-437-3340

Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club - I-81 Exit 247A. US 33 East, left on Route 620, 6 miles. Voted "5th Best New Affordable Golf Course" by Golf Digest. Spectacular 18-hole championship golf course featuring incredible views of the valley below. For tee times or directions, go to www.packsaddle.net. 877-PACKSADDLE or 540-269-8188

Rockingham County Fair - I-81 Exit 245. Virginia's No. 1 Agricultural County Fair. Aug 16-21. Livestock; competitive exhibits in poultry, horticulture, flowers, farm crops, art, photography, homemaking, country and contemporary Christian music, tractor pulls, demo derby, motocross, and draft horse show and pull. www.rockinghamcountyfair.com

Virginia Quilt Museum - I-81 Exit 245 west. Right onto Main Street. 301 S Main St. Antique and contemporary quilts. Civil War Room. Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 am-4 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm. Admission: $5, $4. 540-433-3818. www.vaquiltmuseum.org

Lodging

Best Western Harrisonburg Inn - I-81 Exit 247A. US 33 East. 45 Burgess Road. 98 rooms. Free continental breakfast and morning coffee. AC, remote cable TV, non-smoking rooms. Business suites. Senior, AAA, commercial and group rates. Rates: S $54-59, D $59-64, XP $5. 800-WESTERN or 540-433-6089

Budget Inn Harrisonburg - I-81 Exit 247-B. 1 mile west on US 33 (687 W Market St). New management. D/D phones, cable TV with HBO. All ground floor rooms, non-smoking available. Free coffee in lobby. Pets with permission (charges apply). Children stay free. Near Historic Downtown, JMU, restaurants and shopping centers, ski resort, golf, Blue Ridge Parkway. AAA/AARP discounts. 540-434-3687

By the Side of the Road Bed & Breakfast & Cottages - I-81 Exit 247B. Minutes from town, yet miles from reality, this circa 1790 gem offers three lavishly appointed cottages and four luxurious main house suites. Fireplaces, featherbeds, oversize whirlpool tubs, free wireless Internet, flat-panel cable TV/DVD or VCR and superb gourmet fare. Toll free 866-274-4887 or 540-801-0430. www.bythesideoftheroad.com

Comfort Inn Harrisonburg - I-81 Exit 247A, left at first two lights. Gold Hospitality Award winning hotel featuring complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and wireless high-speed Internet. All rooms include an iron/board, hair dryer, coffee maker, desk and cable TV with HBO. Spacious suites feature 6-foot whirlpool tub, microfrige and sleeper sofa. Fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool. Rated three diamonds by AAA. 540-433-6066 or 800-228-5150. www.choicehotel.com/hotel/va429

Hampton Inn of Harrisonburg - I-81 Exit 247B. 85 University Blvd, Harrisonburg 22801. Free deluxe continental breakfast and complimentary newspaper. Free local calls and cable TV and HBO. In-room coffee, hairdryers and swimming pool. Meeting room for up to 50 people. Close proximity to James Madison University. 22 miles from Skyline Drive, nine miles from Massanutten Ski Resort. 800-HAMPTON or 540-432-1111

Grandma's Cottage Bed and Breakfast - I-81 Exit 245, Port Republic Road, 10 miles into the country. 8570 Main Street, Port Republic, Virginia 24471. Step back in time and enjoy the slow pace of days gone by". Our 1892 Victorian home offers a private county cottage suite or a cozy room in the main house. Fireplaces, queen beds, TV/DVD/VCR with cable, private baths, hot country breakfast and Shenandoah Valley hospitality makes your visit.
1-877-241-8113 or (540) 249-8113. E-mail info@GrandmasCottageBB.com. Web www.GrandmasCottageBB.com

Historic Rosendale Inn B&B - Host to presidents and travelers since 1790. Boasts original log cabin dining room, four presidential suites, and a cottage with kitchenette, fireplaces, 20 acres of views and river. At base of Masanutten Mountain between Harrisonburg and New Market on Route 11 (next to Endless Caverns). I-81 Exits 264 or 257. Rates $85-$150. www.rosendaleinn.com. 540-740-4281. E-mail armmsi@yahoo.com or geonita@shentel.net

Joshua Wilton House - I-81 Exit 245. Turn west, then right on Main Street. Follow to intersection of Campbell and Main Street. Five rooms. Inn located in Victorian home with intimate atmosphere. AC, private baths, fireplace in one. Restaurant serves international cuisine. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. www.joshuawilton.com. 540-434-4464

Massanutten House Rentals - 3980 Massanutten Drive. Located in Massanutten Resort, where beauty meets sophistication in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Relax in one of our condos while enjoying the splendor of this resort community. For sports and recreation enthusiasts, there is pro- and mini-course golfing, snowsports, indoor/outdoor pools, NEW waterpark and so much more! 540-289-9466 or 800-296-6762. www.massanuttenvillage.com

Massanetta Springs Conference Center - I-81 Exit 247. East toward Elkton. Massanetta Springs is the first left on the Rockingham County line just outside of the City of Harrisonburg.
    Experience our warm hospitality in an idyllic setting. Full dining services. The Historic Hotel, cabins and cottages, new Lodge and a variety of meeting spaces will provide accommodations for groups of 8 to 325. New ropes course, canoes and athletic field provide opportunity for an extraordinary conference or retreat. 712 Massanetta Springs Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Phone Toll Free 888-627-7774 (540) 434-3829. Web www.massanettasprings.org Email info@massanettasprings.org

Ramada - Harrisonburg - I-81 Exit 243. Conveniently located off Interstate 81 in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the newly renovated Ramada Harrisonburg features all the modern amenities that our guests have come to expect. To make you and your family feel at home, all rooms are equipped with 27" Televisions, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Guest Laundry and Free Wireless internet access throughout the hotel. The Ramada Harrisoburg is the ideal location for the family and business traveler alike. 800-868-4466 or 540-434-9981 www.ramadaharrisonburg.com or rayp@ramadaharrisonburg.com

Stonewall Jackson Inn B&B - 547 East Market Street. I-81 Exit 247 B. Quaint Queen Anne style estate meticulously restored, circa 1885. 10 rooms w/private baths & indiv climate control. AC, cable & Wi-Fi. Quiet setting near downtown Harrisonburg, JMU, EMU & Shenandoah Nat’l Pk/Skyline Dr. “A Night’s Delight~A Breakfast to Remember”. A Three Diamond Property. 800-445-5330. Phone 540-433-8233 Web www.stonewalljacksoninn.com

Super 8 Motel - I-81 Exit 243. 1/4 mile south on US 11. AAA approved (2 Diamonds), newly renovated, 24-hour front desk. All rooms have free WI-FI high speed internet, continental breakfast, 25-inch cable TV, Showtime, ESPN, free local calls. Some refrigerators and suites. Pets with permission. JMU 2 miles, Fairgrounds 1 mile. Near Massanutten Ski Resort, Luray/Shenandoah Caverns, Bridgewater and Blue Ridge Community Colleges, Natural Chimneys, New Market Battlefield. AAA/AARP discounts. Higher rates for special events and weekends. www.super8.com. 866-9SUPER8

The Village Inn - I-81 Exit 240. Scenic rural setting, relaxing outdoor pool, 25-inch TV with free HBO, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron/board. Most rooms are non-smoking, with soothing whirlpool bath and/or deck overlooking the countryside. Restaurant features bountiful country buffets morning and evening and delicious menu selections. AAA 3-diamond award winner. Family-owned and managed for three generations. 800-736-7355 or 540-434-7355.
www.thevillageinn.travel

Restaurants

Blue Stone Inn Restaurant - I-81 Exit 251. 4 miles north on US 11. A local favorite, family owned since 1949. Enjoy choice steaks and fresh seafood in a relaxed rustic atmosphere. Many specialties, including local rainbow trout. Casual dress. Open Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-8:30 pm, Friday-Saturday 4-9 pm. 540-434-0535

Dave's Taverna - I-81 Exit 247-B. 121 S Main St (US 11). Located in historic downtown. Extensive menu includes gyros, Greek salad, pizza, homemade breads and desserts, and much more. Live bands, big-screen TV. FREE Wifi wireless broadband. ABC on. Parties catered on and off premises. Open seven days a week. 540-564-1487. www.davestaverna.com

Outback Steakhouse – I-81 Exit 247A. Right on University Blvd. Casual Australian themed steakhouse serving fresh cut steaks, prime rib, pasta, seafood, baby back ribs & awesome burgers & sandwiches. Open daily for dinner Mon-Fri. Sat & Sun open for lunch. Curbside takeaway available. Let Go…Go Outback Tonight! www.outback.com 540-438-0190

Shopping

Harper's Lawn Ornaments & Water Gardens - I-81 Exit 251, travel one mile south on Route 11. In 1962 Carroll and Betty Harper had a dream of providing quality garden and ornamental products at affordable, reasonable prices. Carroll bought a $3 concrete-mold catalog that he found in a gardening magazine. The Harpers' company was sparked by the purchase of just one planter mold. 540-434-8978. www.harperslawnornaments.com

Hess Greenhouses - I-81 Exit 240. 1.5 miles on US 11 north at Shenandoah Heritage Farmers Market. Amazing selection of annuals, perennials, houseplants, and gifts for gardeners. Water gardening and Christmas Shop are seasonal interests. Events: Garden Party Feb 7-8; Scarecrow Kid Fun Fest Sept 25-Oct 3. Open seven days a week. 540-433-1147

Oasis Gallery - I-81 Exit 247B. 103 S Main St. More than 30 Valley artists and artisans exhibit and sell paintings, jewelry, pottery, metal, fiber, sculpture, furniture, photography, baskets, painted glass. MC/VISA accepted. Open Thursday-Monday until 5 pm. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Closed major holidays. www.shencouncilarts.org. 540-442-8188

Suter's Handcrafted Furniture - I-81 Exit 243. US 11 S. 2610 S Main St., Harrisonburg 22801. The Suter family has been making furniture in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley for six generations. From beds to secretaries to dining tables and chairs. Available in solid cherry, walnut and mahogany woods. www.suters.com. 800-252-2131 or 540-434-2131.

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