Free & Cheap Things to Do in Harrisonburg, VA

  • 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.
  • 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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34.7 Miles
72% 46 votes
Art Museum 155 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904 MoreLess Info
Also known as the Fralin Museum, the on-campus University of Virginia Art Museum has an extensive permanent collection made of roughly 13,000 objects. Highlights of the collection include African art, Native American art, European paintings, and photographs.
35.4 Miles
91% 124 votes
Historic Sites Charlottesville, VA MoreLess Info
For a look at personal history of slavery in America, guests visit Mulberry Row. The property where Thomas Jefferson's slaves lived shows the conditions slaves were kept and serves an important reminder of how far the country has come.
35.7 Miles
81% 238 votes
Malls Charlottesville, VA 22902 MoreLess Info
Seven blocks of brick-lined and tree-lined streets are available at the Historic Downtown Mall where history meets a vibrant city center. There are many restaurants, shops, and entertainment options from which to choose.
35.7 Miles
96% 27 votes
Food Tours Downtown Mall, Charlottesville, VA 22906 MoreLess Info
Operating in partnership with a number of local restaurants, Charlottesville Food Tour - Private Tours offers progressive dining experiences in downtown Charlotte. Visitors will sample the fare of six to eight restaurants over the course of the tour.
35.9 Miles
97% 92 votes
Art Studio 1304 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 MoreLess Info
One can make their own glass pieces at The Glass Palette- Interactive Glass Art Studio. It is a fun way to make fantastic glass creations with a wonderful and attentive staff to help.
35.9 Miles
73% 78 votes
Children's Museums 524 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902 MoreLess Info
Children can role-play at a Panera Bread restaurant or at a post office inside the Virginia Discovery Museum. Visitors can also watch a bee hive, play dress up in the Paramount area, play a pipe organ, and play on a miniature pirate ship.
36.8 Miles
84% 75 votes
Other Tours HC 78 Box 85, Riverton, WV MoreLess Info
Seneca Caves offers two caves that visitors can tour, one of which is the oldest cave in West Virginia. Visitors can also mine for gemstones, picnic, and visit the gift shop.
36.9 Miles
87% 39 votes
Bike Paths Charlottesville, VA MoreLess Info
Rivanna Trails are a series of pathways, trails, and greenways within the Rivanna River watershed. Outdoor lovers can spend the day hiking the more than 20 miles of trails, enjoying the lush greenery and viewing the wildlife.
36.9 Miles
91% 80 votes
Hiking Trails U.S. Route 33/West Virginia Route 28,, Riverton, WV MoreLess Info
Spruce Knob at Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area is the highest peak in West Virginia. Rock climbers often climb the peak, and the recreation area is important in history because it was the first national recreation area in the United States.
37.4 Miles
96% 4647 votes
Historic Homes 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902 MoreLess Info
Acting as both a historic site and a period-based garden, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a major attraction in Charlottesville. Several historical rooms, furniture, devices, and buildings present the life of one of America's most notable founding fathers.
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