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The Shenandoah Valley

About Harrisonburg & The Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley is the perfect place for a

relaxing getaway. With breathtaking scenery and

a wide variety of available activities, it’s no wonder

it’s a popular travel destination. In the heart of the

Shenandoah Valley is the city of Harrisonburg,

Virginia. Once primarily known as the home of James

Madison University, Harrisonburg is a city on the rise

that’s getting recognition outside of the university.

Downtown Harrisonburg is experiencing a renaissance

that is captivating locals and visitors alike with great

restaurants, shops, and community events.

About Harrisonburg & The Shenandoah Valley 1

Area Landmarks & Sites 4

Area Colleges & Universities 4

Outdoor Activities 5

Hiking 5

Biking 5

Skiing 6

Golf 6

Other Outdoor Activities 6

Entertainment & Events 7

Shopping 8

Antiquing 8

Local Shops 9

Agritourism 9

Spas 10

Mennonite Community 11

Restaurants & Breweries 12

Dining 12

Microbreweries, Vineyards & Cideries 12

Accommodations 13

Table of Contents

New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and

Hall of Valor Museum: Visit Site

Virginia Quilt Museum: Visit Site

James Madison University: Visit Site

Bridgewater College: Visit Site

Eastern Mennonite University: Visit Site

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About Harrisonburg & The Shenandoah Valley

Known as the Friendly City, Harrisonburg will welcome you into the community while you visit and make you

feel like you belong, even when you’re from out of town. Whether you want to pack in several activities during

your getaway, or simply relax at By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages, Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah

Valley are the place for you!

Area Landmarks & Sites Area Colleges & Universities

Image: Town of New Market Website Image: Alma mater, Wikimedia Commons

Hiking

Shenandoah National Park: Visit Site

George Washington National Forest : Visit Site

Reddish Knob: Visit Site

Biking

Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition: Visit Site

Bike the Valley: Visit Site

Shenandoah Mountain Touring: Visit Site

Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival: Visit Site

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Outdoor Activities

The Shenandoah Valley is an outdoor lover’s paradise. The lush forests that cover the mountains around

Harrisonburg are perfect for hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, and more. As an added bonus, the

breathtaking scenery ensures that, no matter what adventure you choose, you will have a gorgeous backdrop.

There is always a new place to discover while exploring our part of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Skiing

Massanutten Resort: Visit Site

Bryce Resort: Visit Site

Golf

Heritage Oaks Golf Course: Visit Site

Lake View Golf Club: Visit Site

Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club: Visit Site

Horseback Riding

Mountain Ranch Wilderness: Visit Site

Woodstone Meadows Stables: Visit Site

Jordan Hollow Stables: Visit Site

Other Outdoor Activities

Zip Lining at Bryce Resort: Visit Site

Massanutten Water Park: Visit Site

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing: Visit Site

Shenandoah River Outfitters: Visit Site

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Entertainment & Events

Harrisonburg has become a great destination for entertainment, thanks to the Forbes Center for the

Performing Arts, where big name performers come to delight locals and visitors alike. The annual events in

the community are equally enthralling, from celebrations featuring beer and music to one of the best county

fairs in the country.

Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James

Madison University: Visit Site

Rocktown Beer & Music Festival: Visit Site

ValleyFest: Visit Site

Rockingham County Fair: Visit Site

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Shopping

Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley are great places to find special treasures and unique gifts at the

many antique shops in the area. There are also lovely shops in downtown Harrisonburg worth exploring.

Antiquing

Factory Antique Mall: Visit Site

Rolling Hills Antique Mall: Visit Site

Local Shops

Downtown Harrisonburg Shops: Visit Site

Hugo Kohl Jewelry Museum: Visit Site

Oasis Fine Art & Craft: Visit Site

Shabby Love: Visit Site

Ten Thousand Villages: Visit Site

Green Valley Book Fair: Visit Site

WalkAbout Outfitters: Visit Site

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The communities in Harrisonburg, and the rest of the Shenandoah Valley, were built on agriculture.Even

though times have changed, we like to honor this past by maintaining farms that take visitors into the world

of local agriculture. With opportunities to pick your own produce and spend time with farm animals, it’s

the perfect way to enjoy the land and all the bounty it provides. In 2010, Fields of Gold was established to

collectively market and promote the Shenandoah Valley’s agritourism sites and activities.

Fields of Gold: Visit Site

Back Home on the Farm: Visit Site

White Oak Lavender Farm: Visit Site

Agritourism

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Spas

When you’re on vacation, don’t you deserve to relax? While Harrisonburg is full of great activities and events,

treat yourself to some peaceful “me time” at one of our relaxing spas in Harrisonburg, VA.

Cedar Stone Spa: Visit Site

The Beauty Spa: Visit Site

Bluestone Bodyworks: Visit Site

Solace Therapeutic Massage: Visit Site

Becky Bartells Massage Therapy: Visit Site

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Mennonite Community

The Mennonite community of Harrisonburg is a truly unique and special part of life here. There aren’t many

opportunities to see a place like Pleasant View Church, where there are 150 horse stalls but no automobile

parking spaces. To the residents of Harrisonburg, the Mennonites are just our neighbors, but visitors will

find their way of life intriguing. Whether you want to enjoy an annual event, spend some time at a market

browsing the selection of homemade food and handcrafted wares, or learn the history of the community,

you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get to know the Mennonite community a little better.

Dayton Farmers Market: Visit Site

Shenandoah Heritage Market: Visit Site

Harrisonburg Farmers Market at Turner Pavilion: Visit Site

Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center: Visit Site

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Restaurants & Breweries

Due to the diversity in the Harrisonburg community, you’ll find a wide variety of cuisines to choose from

during your time in the area. This is where international flavors meet timeless and classic dishes. From casual

eateries to fine dining establishments, you can find it all here. The culinary community is committed to using

fresh and local ingredients for a farm-to-table experience you’re sure to enjoy. Here are just a few of the

restaurants you can visit while you’re in Harrisonburg.

Dining

Local Chop and Grill: Visit SiteVito’s Italian Kitchen: Visit SiteUnion Station Restaurant & Bar: Visit SiteClementine Café: Visit SiteCorgans’ Publick House: Visit SiteBluestone Inn: Visit SiteJack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint: Visit SiteBella Luna Wood-fired Pizza: Visit Site

Microbreweries, Vineyards & Cideries

Pale Fire Brewing Company: Visit SiteBrothers Craft Brewery: Visit SiteThree Notch’d Brewing Company: Visit SiteBluestone Vineyard: Visit SiteOld Hill Cider at Showalters Orchard and Greenhouse: Visit SiteWolfe Street Brewing: Visit Site

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Accommodations

At By the Side of the Road Inn &Cottages, we like to think that our property is the perfect place to sit back

and relax. Once you’ve checked in, you’ll experience pampering and total serenity. From wandering the

beautiful grounds on the 9-acre property, to enjoying a massage in your room, to simply staying in your

pajamas for an in-room breakfast, you’ll forget the stress of everyday life while you’re with us.

Manor House Suites

Each of our suites in the Manor House feature cable, TV/DVD, featherbeds atop firm mattresses,

seasonal fireplaces, coffee makers, hairdryers, and alarm clocks. All guests have complimentary Wi-Fi,

robes, wine glasses, iPod docks, corkscrews, refrigerator storage, ice, a movie selection, and use of the

inn’s beautiful common areas. And, of course, your gourmet breakfast will be delivered to your door.

Eselyn Taylor Suite

Our most elegant Manor House suite, located

adjacent to the veranda, has exposed original

wide-planked floors (ca. 1790) and the Victorian

ambiance of an opulent, bygone era.

1790 Suite

Our favorite place to wake up! Enjoy your very

own balcony, sitting room and original claw foot

tub!

Ardor of Hope Suite

Our only Manor House suite with a whirlpool,

this large, sunny corner room has an eastern ex-

posure with views of Massanutten Peak and the

inn’s beautiful grounds.

Bishops Retreat Suite

Our largest suite, located on the third floor of the

ca. 1840 addition, can be a cozy hideaway for two

or a suitable retreat for a family.

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Romantic Luxury Cottages

The ultimate in luxury private cottage accommodations in the Shenandoah Valley.All three cottages

have oversized, 110-gallon heated whirlpool tubs, Wi-Fi, flat-panel cable TV/DVD, iPod docks,CD

players, featherbeds atop firm mattresses, seasonal fireplaces, refrigerators, microwaves, wine and

champagne glasses, corkscrews, ice, coffeemakers, hairdryers,alarm clocks. Bring your favorite CDs

and DVDs. Every morning your hot, gourmet breakfast is delivered right to your door.

Quill Cottage

Cozy and “country,” with vintage toile, the Quill

Cottage features a dual-sided fireplace that’s by

the oversized whirlpool on the bathroom side

and by your bed in the bed chamber. Nothing else

compares!

Fitzgerald Cottage

The lower level where your bathroom is located

dates to 1789 when it served as the kitchen/

laundry for the Manor House. The second story

was added in 1840 and converted in 1999 to an

enchanted, romantic getaway, this cottage fea-

tures an oversized whirlpool tub on a platform in

front of a 6-foot hearth. This is THE place to be!

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Spring Water Cottage Suites

Our newest private cottage accommodations. These spacious suites are located under a single roof,

but are separated by an interior breezeway to insure total privacy & quiet in each. Both feature large,

luxury shower rooms with multiple jets and a rain shower, private balconies, Wi-Fi, flat-panel TVs with

basic cable, DVD players, iPod docks, electric fireplaces, and feather beds atop firm mattresses. The

bedroom in each has French doors that lead to your own private, pond-side balcony.The sitting rooms

have wet bars with a refrigerator, microwave, & coffeemaker. Additional amenities include wine and

champagne glasses, wine keys, ice, and flatware. Hairdryers and alarm clocks are provided as well.

Bring your favorite DVDs. Every morning, your hot, gourmet breakfast is delivered to your door.

Bergey Cottage

Soft creams and greens provide a restful feel to the Bergey Cottage. The oversized whirlpool with

warming jets and a dual-sided fireplace provide the ultimate setting for privacy and romance.With a

floor plan identical to the Quill Cottage, you need only choose the décor you prefer; the ambiance is the

same.

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Water Lily Suite

Queen-size bed, luxury shower with multiple jets, a pond-side private deck, flat screen LCD TV, basic

cable, DVD player, electric fireplace, iPod dock., refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and coffee pot, a wet

bar and convenient amenities of wine/cocktail glasses, wine keys, flatware, etc.

Mountain Laurel Suite

Queen-size bed, luxury shower with multiple jets, pond side-private deck, flat screen LCD TV, basic ca-

ble, DVD player, electric fireplace, iPod dock, refrigerator/freezer, microwave and coffee pot, a wet bar,

and convenient amenities of wine/cocktail glasses, wine keys, flatware, etc.

Come Stay With Us

The beauty and serenity of the Shenandoah Valley

draws you in and envelops you in its tranquility. A bevy

of outdoor activities and sites to see create limitless

possibilities for enjoyment. The City of Harrisonburg

is the perfect place to experience local culture,

entertainment, and superb dining all in a breathtaking

mountain setting. Whether you’re coming to By the

Side of the Road to relax or you want to participate

in the adventure, natural beauty and experience the

charms of life in Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah

Valley, we know that you’ll enjoy your time in our

corner of the world.

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