- 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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17110 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942
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Dedicated to the sport of horseback riding, Oakland Heights Farm is a horse farm located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Horse shows, bull riding events, trail riding and riding lessons are offered.
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The first museum to honor former President James Madison is the James Madison Museum in Virginia. Within its 10,000 square foot space there is an extensive collection of personal items that used to belong to Madison along with the history of the local area.
45.5 Miles
Spread across three counties, the 17,371-acre Dolly Sods Wilderness's location in the Monongahela National Forest contains Red Creek drainage. The wilderness contains 47 miles of hiking paths for back country backpacking.
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8567 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630
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Front Royal Canoe Co offers both solo and group kayaking, rafting and tubing expeditions across the southern part of the Shenandoah River. Group sessions are available as well as private lessons.
45.9 Miles
Gaze at the stars and see a fog ocean when you participate in the Skyline Drive. This historic 105 mile drive winds its way through Shenandoah along the Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
46.0 Miles
Held in May of every year, the Strasburg Mayfest is a large scale craft and general fun festival. Along with the craft vendors, there are a wide variety of food vendors, parades, and play-based activities for children.
46.2 Miles
Located within a 1820 Federal-style brick building, the Shenandoah Showcase - Art at the Strasburg Town Hall holds a wide range of local art, crafts, and music. There are actually two floors of locally made pieces like jewelry, pottery, fabric items, and wooden sculptures.
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174 East King Street, Strasburg, VA 22657
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Work completed by artists in the Shenandoah Valley are displayed at the public venue known as the Shenandoah Showcase - Art at the Strasburg Town Hall. The art is rotated at the beginning of every month to keep the collections fresh.
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The heritage of the local region for the past 250 years is put on display at the Strasburg Museum. The large collection includes a genuine red caboose, original Strasburg pottery, Civil War articles, and Native American artifacts.
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Shenandoah Valley Artworks is a combination gallery and gift shop specializing in the work of local area artists. In addition to the paintings, pottery, and sculptures displayed here, the gallery frequently hosts live acoustic music performances.