- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Harrisonburg, Virginia, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Botanical Gardens, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From A Dream Come True Playground to UREC: University Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harrisonburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staunton, New Market, McGaheysville and Seneca Falls.
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400 Worrell Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum in the United Stated dedicated to Australian Aboriginal art. The permanent exhibit include bark paintings, sculptures, and musical instruments.
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Founded in 1784 by William Michie, the Michie Tavern continues to provide restaurant and bar services to visiting patrons. The historic nature of the site also allows for tours of the building with a special scavenger hunt for younger guests.
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During summer weekends, visitors to the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center can attend hands on demonstrations taught by Appalachian crafters and artisans, listen to mountain music, and see living history events. The center is also popular with picnickers.
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Riders can go on a 1.5 hour guided horseback ride to Seneca Rocks. The trip includes two stops and time near the top of the rocks to play on them.
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1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA
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A large number of apple types are available for both picking and purchase at the Carter Mountain Orchard. Seasonal-related festivities are also held throughout the year with emphasis on activities for families with children.
39.3 Miles
2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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The home of James Monroe is now a historic site called Ash Lawn-Highland. It is considered to be a cabin-sized residence with the luxury of a castle that features period furnishings, Monroe's personal items, and portraits.
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Made of white/gray Tuscarora quartzite, the peak of Seneca Rocks is only accessible by skilled technical rock climbers. The Seneca Rocks State Forest is located within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area that offers a discovery center and other climbs, and is part of the larger Monongahela Nat…
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Recorded history says the Seneca Indians who used the cavern to smoke meat first used the Smoke Hole Caverns, and later, during the Civil War, the cavern was used to make whiskey. Today, visitors can tour the cavern.
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Started in 1978, Graves Fine Art Gallery houses fine art and antiques on a 6,000 square foot showroom. Framing and appraisal service is offered, as well as views of both classic and contemporary prints from artists around the world.
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400 South Main Street, Gordonsville, VA 22942
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to The Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel, Virginia's only standing Civil War Receiving Hospital. A variety of artifacts from the Civil War Era are on display.