Local Area Recreation Near Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA Holiday

The beautiful Shenandoah Valley has lots to offer. From world class caverns, wineries, kids discovery museum, fishing, canoeing, zip lines, local farm markets (in season) craft fairs, county fairs, music and food festivals, historical sites and more! Make your plans now to explore our amazing part of Virginia.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

Visit the James Madison University Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. The center consists of five venues that are unique and acoustically designed for perfection. See their website for show schedules.

147 Warsaw Avenue

MSC 5602

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

540-568-7000

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Rockingham County Fair & Rockingham Fairgrounds

Rockingham County Fair & Rockingham Fairgrounds

The Rockingham County fair is held two weeks before Labor Day where you will find lots of free events and fun for the entire family. Come out and have a good time! Fairgrounds are located 14 miles South of our campground, right on US RT11. The fair isn't the only thing to see at the Fairgrounds.

If you are into guns, cats, dogs, music, cattle, goats, horses, beauty pageants or gems you are sure to find a show scheduled at the fairgrounds!

4808 S. Valley Pike

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

540-434-0005

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Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Spend the day at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and enjoy the museum, explore the historic farm, scenic Shenandoah River overlooks, picnic spots and walking trails. A National Historic Landmark, the Park is open 9-5 Daily, year round (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
 Eve and Day, and New Year's Day).

8895 George Collins Parkway

PO Box 1864

New Market, VA 22844

866-515-1864

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Taste of Downtown Harrisonburg

Taste of Downtown Harrisonburg

This event, held for one week in March and August every year, showcases the diverse culinary culture of downtown Harrisonburg's local restaurants - from Ethiopian to Greek to new Americana. Whether you're looking for a girls' or guys' night out, a great date, or family time, come check out the dishes and deals of Taste of Downtown!

212 South Main Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

540-432-8922

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WILD GUYde Adventures

WILD GUYde Adventures

Rock Climbing, Caving, and more outdoor adventures for you, within “spittin' range” of Harrisonburg, Virginia and theShenandoah Valley!
 
Did you know that, within 1 ½ hours of town, you can go:
 
·        Day-hiking to peaks and waterfalls in the George Washington National Forest!
·        Rock climbing and rappelling in the North River or Lee Ranger Districts, along Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge, or at spectacular Seneca Rocks, West Virginia!
·        Caving (underground of course)!
·        Canoe paddling on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, or on the Potomac in West Virginia!
 
WILD GUYde Adventures provides guided beginner level outdoor adventures and competent instruction in activity fundamentals.  We use various areas in the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests, and along Virginia's Blue Ridge.

540-433-1637

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