- TripBuzz found 53 things to do with kids in or near Harrisonburg, Virginia, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staunton, New Market, Luray and McGaheysville.
- From Explore More Discovery Museum to A Dream Come True Playground, the Harrisonburg area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Specialty Museums, Botanical Gardens and Farms & Ranches.
- Culture and the arts are an integral part of the life in Harrisonburg, Virginia. A large city, home to over 140,000 residents, encourage their businessmen and women to thrive through the artistic and cultural programs available. Visitors can experience this through visiting one of the cities museums or galleries, as well as visiting one of the towns many historic sites including Rockingham County Courthouse or the Old Town Historic District.
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In front of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Stoney Creek Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort is a 27-hole course featuring hardwood forests and streams. It has a clubhouse with a pro shop as well as a restaurant.
38.2 Miles
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.
38.2 Miles
Seneca Rocks Climbing School offers professionally-led climbing trips as well as lessons conducted both on the rocks and on indoor equipment. The school welcomes climbers of all ability and experience levels.
38.3 Miles
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.
38.4 Miles
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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.
39.4 Miles
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…
39.5 Miles
A variety of trails are offered at the Wintergreen Ski Area which can meet the needs of almost any skill level. The site even features a special area for children to play, learn to ski, and enjoy snow tubing down a uniquely shaped ridge.
40.9 Miles
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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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.