Summit Escape Local Guidebook
Food scene
This little Mediterranean restaurant is owned by a very friendly family, and is one of our favorites for kabobs, falafel, gyros, and other Mediterranean cuisine.
A&A Kabob Grill
625J Mt Clinton PikeThis little Mediterranean restaurant is owned by a very friendly family, and is one of our favorites for kabobs, falafel, gyros, and other Mediterranean cuisine.
These are hands-down the best bagels in the area - and among the best you'll ever eat! They have a wide variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and the service is friendly and quick!
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Mr J's Bagel & Deli III. ( There are 3 locations)
1741 Virginia AveThese are hands-down the best bagels in the area - and among the best you'll ever eat! They have a wide variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and the service is friendly and quick!
Lola's Delicatessen (formerly called Lola Mo's) is a fairly recent addition to our wonderful downtown food scene. It's an informal deli with unique and delicious sandwiches. They have a really good gluten-free bread option, and pile on the meats and toppings!
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Lola Mo's Delicatessen
122 S Main StLola's Delicatessen (formerly called Lola Mo's) is a fairly recent addition to our wonderful downtown food scene. It's an informal deli with unique and delicious sandwiches. They have a really good gluten-free bread option, and pile on the meats and toppings!
If you're around Tuesdays and Saturdays (April-November) or Saturdays only (December-March), be sure to stop by the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market, which has an eclectic mix of local vendors offering produce, meats & cheeses, baked goods, coffee, handcrafts, and other local goods.
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Harrisonburg Farmers Market
228 S Liberty StIf you're around Tuesdays and Saturdays (April-November) or Saturdays only (December-March), be sure to stop by the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market, which has an eclectic mix of local vendors offering produce, meats & cheeses, baked goods, coffee, handcrafts, and other local goods.
A Bowl of Good is one of our favorite eateries. It's owned by a neighborhood family and is well known in this area for its locally sourced ingredients, delicious unique recipes, and friendly service. They have a number of gluten free and vegan options, as well as robust meaty options!
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A Bowl of Good
831 Mt Clinton PikeA Bowl of Good is one of our favorite eateries. It's owned by a neighborhood family and is well known in this area for its locally sourced ingredients, delicious unique recipes, and friendly service. They have a number of gluten free and vegan options, as well as robust meaty options!
This unique little spot is great for breakfast especially, but they have good lunches too. Be sure to take a look at their menu - they've got the favorites (eggs, pancakes, etc), but they also have some tasty, unique options that you won't find anywhere else!
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The Little Grill Collective
621 N Main StThis unique little spot is great for breakfast especially, but they have good lunches too. Be sure to take a look at their menu - they've got the favorites (eggs, pancakes, etc), but they also have some tasty, unique options that you won't find anywhere else!
Cuban Burger is tucked away in downtown, right beside a free parking deck, and has delicious burgers and generous portions. Their El Jefe (roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard) is the traditional "cuban burger" and you can't go wrong with that choice.
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Cuban Burger
70 W Water StCuban Burger is tucked away in downtown, right beside a free parking deck, and has delicious burgers and generous portions. Their El Jefe (roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard) is the traditional "cuban burger" and you can't go wrong with that choice.
If you enjoy Thai food, Taste of Thai is a must-visit when you come to Harrisonburg! This is a family-owned restaurant serving an authentic Thai menu. Their portions are ENORMOUS - you can easily make two meals out of one at this place. They also have incredible desserts!
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Taste of Thai
917 S High StIf you enjoy Thai food, Taste of Thai is a must-visit when you come to Harrisonburg! This is a family-owned restaurant serving an authentic Thai menu. Their portions are ENORMOUS - you can easily make two meals out of one at this place. They also have incredible desserts!
La Morena is a small LatinX convenience store that also serves wonderful authentic food - pupusas, burritos, tacos, aguas frescas, tortas... they are all delicious! La Morena is very closeby and convenient! They have limited indoor and outdoor seating, so it's probably best to plan to take-out.
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La Morena
751 Chicago AveLa Morena is a small LatinX convenience store that also serves wonderful authentic food - pupusas, burritos, tacos, aguas frescas, tortas... they are all delicious! La Morena is very closeby and convenient! They have limited indoor and outdoor seating, so it's probably best to plan to take-out.
This is a great little coffee shop very closeby! They have a wide variety of hot and cold coffees and teas.
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Merge Coffee Company
821 Mt Clinton PikeThis is a great little coffee shop very closeby! They have a wide variety of hot and cold coffees and teas.
Food Maxx has a HUGE selection of international foods from all over the world. If you're into preparing your own international cuisine, this is definitely your best bet to find whatever you're looking for. They also have really great international snacks.
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Food Maxx International Market
924 W Market StFood Maxx has a HUGE selection of international foods from all over the world. If you're into preparing your own international cuisine, this is definitely your best bet to find whatever you're looking for. They also have really great international snacks.
If you're looking to shop for organic, natural, whole food, or locally sourced groceries and snacks, the Friendly City Food Co-op won't disappoint!
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Friendly City Food Co-op
150 E Wolfe StIf you're looking to shop for organic, natural, whole food, or locally sourced groceries and snacks, the Friendly City Food Co-op won't disappoint!
J-Petal
1645 Reservoir StJ-Petal serves incredible Japanese Crepe and Thai Ice Cream - I definitely recommend it!
The best soft serve ice cream you will ever eat (they make it fresh every morning)! They offer chocolate, vanilla, and a flavor of the week (check their website for the current flavor), as well as shakes and sundays. Be prepared to stand in line, especially evenings during warmer months while JMU is in session. They also offer bulk take-home containers.
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Kline's Dairy Bar - S Main
2425 S Main StThe best soft serve ice cream you will ever eat (they make it fresh every morning)! They offer chocolate, vanilla, and a flavor of the week (check their website for the current flavor), as well as shakes and sundays. Be prepared to stand in line, especially evenings during warmer months while JMU is in session. They also offer bulk take-home containers.
Magpie is one of the newest food establishments in our eclectic downtown area. They have sandwiches on delicious homemade breads (which they also sell by the loaf on a daily rotation). Great place for breakfast, lunch or weekend brunch.
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Magpie Diner
85 W Gay StMagpie is one of the newest food establishments in our eclectic downtown area. They have sandwiches on delicious homemade breads (which they also sell by the loaf on a daily rotation). Great place for breakfast, lunch or weekend brunch.
Services
This is a local mechanic that I trust for automotive repairs. If you're in town and need work on your vehicle, give them a call.
Blue Ridge Automotive
1790 Harpine HwyThis is a local mechanic that I trust for automotive repairs. If you're in town and need work on your vehicle, give them a call.
Colony Tire is my go-to for state inspection, tire work (patches, replacement, balancing, rotation, etc), and alignments. They can typically fit you in same-day if needed.
Colony Tire and Service
190 Charles StColony Tire is my go-to for state inspection, tire work (patches, replacement, balancing, rotation, etc), and alignments. They can typically fit you in same-day if needed.
This is the closest full service laundromat. They have a self-serve side as well as a dry cleaning side. Dry cleaning takes a few days, so if you're only in town a short time, that service might not be an option.
Clean N Brite
This is the closest full service laundromat. They have a self-serve side as well as a dry cleaning side. Dry cleaning takes a few days, so if you're only in town a short time, that service might not be an option.
Duke's is a drive-through car wash with lots of options to customize your clean - from a simple wash to a full interior detail and hand wax!
Dukes Full Services Car Wash
920 N Main StDuke's is a drive-through car wash with lots of options to customize your clean - from a simple wash to a full interior detail and hand wax!
Things to do
Harrisonburg has a number of wonderful city parks. Westover Park is the closest, and has options for picnic tables/pavilions, playgrounds, disc golf, hiking, biking trails, and seasonal swimming pool.
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Westover Park
305 S Dogwood DrHarrisonburg has a number of wonderful city parks. Westover Park is the closest, and has options for picnic tables/pavilions, playgrounds, disc golf, hiking, biking trails, and seasonal swimming pool.
Whether you love to hike or just want to see the views from the comfort of your vehicle, Skyline Drive won't disappoint! From Summit Escape to the Afton Mountain entrance is about a 45 minute drive. Head north on Skyline Drive and exit at the Swift Run Gap station, then head back for about a 2-1/2 hour drive time. Or, continue north to the Thornton Gap station for a 3-3/4 hour drive time.
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Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus
Skyline DriveWhether you love to hike or just want to see the views from the comfort of your vehicle, Skyline Drive won't disappoint! From Summit Escape to the Afton Mountain entrance is about a 45 minute drive. Head north on Skyline Drive and exit at the Swift Run Gap station, then head back for about a 2-1/2 hour drive time. Or, continue north to the Thornton Gap station for a 3-3/4 hour drive time.
Explore the extensive underground caverns in Luray (pronounced LOO-ray by the locals). This is the largest and most visited caverns in Eastern America!
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Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdExplore the extensive underground caverns in Luray (pronounced LOO-ray by the locals). This is the largest and most visited caverns in Eastern America!
If you're a history buff, be sure to visit the New Market Battlefield.
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New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
57 George Collins PkwyIf you're a history buff, be sure to visit the New Market Battlefield.
Massanutten Resort has a year-round indoor water park that is a great way to spend a day with the kids! It's about a 30 minute drive from Summit Escape.
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Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
1200 Adventure DrMassanutten Resort has a year-round indoor water park that is a great way to spend a day with the kids! It's about a 30 minute drive from Summit Escape.
[Open for play sessions by reservation only due to COVID-19] If you have young children, check out the children's museum! There are lots of hands-on exhibits and guided workshops for kids to enjoy! They are part of the ACM Reciprocal Network.
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Explore More Discovery Museum
150 S Main St[Open for play sessions by reservation only due to COVID-19] If you have young children, check out the children's museum! There are lots of hands-on exhibits and guided workshops for kids to enjoy! They are part of the ACM Reciprocal Network.
Offering wine tastings, tours, live events, and dining, CrossKeys Vineyards won't disappoint if you're looking for a fun or relaxing evening. Reservations are definitely recommended, and check out their events calendar to see if there will be live music or tasting specials!
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CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdOffering wine tastings, tours, live events, and dining, CrossKeys Vineyards won't disappoint if you're looking for a fun or relaxing evening. Reservations are definitely recommended, and check out their events calendar to see if there will be live music or tasting specials!
Bluestone Vineyard has fewer events than some others in the area, but their tasting room is fantastic, and they have curbside pickup, as well as in-person and virtual tasting options. They also offer periodic wine seminars.
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Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek RdBluestone Vineyard has fewer events than some others in the area, but their tasting room is fantastic, and they have curbside pickup, as well as in-person and virtual tasting options. They also offer periodic wine seminars.
Brix & Columns makes a broad range of wines, and they have regularly scheduled events, including Yoga & Wine every Wednesday & Saturday (bring your own mat), Class & a Glass every Thursday, and live music most Fridays.
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Brix and Columns Vineyards
1501 Dave Berry RdBrix & Columns makes a broad range of wines, and they have regularly scheduled events, including Yoga & Wine every Wednesday & Saturday (bring your own mat), Class & a Glass every Thursday, and live music most Fridays.
Though not as big and well-known as Luray Caverns, Shenandoah Caverns is just as breathtaking and interesting as its neighbor. There are two museums on site as well, one (American Celebration) featuring floats from parades and presidential inaugurals, and the other (Main Street of Yesteryear) with antique department store window displays from the 1940s and '50s.
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Shenandoah Caverns
Though not as big and well-known as Luray Caverns, Shenandoah Caverns is just as breathtaking and interesting as its neighbor. There are two museums on site as well, one (American Celebration) featuring floats from parades and presidential inaugurals, and the other (Main Street of Yesteryear) with antique department store window displays from the 1940s and '50s.
A 20-minute drive away, GVBF is a huge multi-level climate-controlled warehouse with LOTS of new books (their website says over half million) at deeply discounted prices. They're open Tues-Sat 8am-5pm. If you enjoy books, this is a must visit!
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Green Valley Book Fair
2192 Green Valley LnA 20-minute drive away, GVBF is a huge multi-level climate-controlled warehouse with LOTS of new books (their website says over half million) at deeply discounted prices. They're open Tues-Sat 8am-5pm. If you enjoy books, this is a must visit!
Neighborhoods
Visit historic Downtown Harrisonburg, which has experienced a renaissance over the past decade. Made possible by local funding and tax credits, our downtown has undergone a makeover that includes streetscapes, building transformations, and a revitalization of locally owned restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, collectives, markets, craft breweries, and sprinkled with pocket parks. You could stay here for weeks and find a new spot every day!
Court Square
Court SquareVisit historic Downtown Harrisonburg, which has experienced a renaissance over the past decade. Made possible by local funding and tax credits, our downtown has undergone a makeover that includes streetscapes, building transformations, and a revitalization of locally owned restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, collectives, markets, craft breweries, and sprinkled with pocket parks. You could stay here for weeks and find a new spot every day!
Hiking
Located along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, this is a fairly short hike with a quick rock scramble and great 360 degree views.
Bearfence Mountain
Located along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, this is a fairly short hike with a quick rock scramble and great 360 degree views.
Beautiful 4.5 hour (6.2 mile) hike along a stream, with a grand overlook at the end. In warmer months plan to stop in a the swimming hole!
Fridley Gap
Beautiful 4.5 hour (6.2 mile) hike along a stream, with a grand overlook at the end. In warmer months plan to stop in a the swimming hole!
Hike to one of the highest points in Virginia. There is great hiking and mountain biking in the area, or just drive to the summit and park to watch the sunset!
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Reddish Knob
Hike to one of the highest points in Virginia. There is great hiking and mountain biking in the area, or just drive to the summit and park to watch the sunset!
This is about a 2 hours hike, and the trailhead is located about a half hour from Harrisonburg. At the end you're rewarded with a fantastic view from the top of the tower!
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High Knob Fire Tower Lookout
High Knob TrailThis is about a 2 hours hike, and the trailhead is located about a half hour from Harrisonburg. At the end you're rewarded with a fantastic view from the top of the tower!
Old Rag is a favorite local hike for those who are looking for a more challenging experience. It is around 9 miles and includes a rock scramble and significant elevation changes. The ranger station is a beautiful 80 minute drive from Summit Escape.
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Old Rag Mountain
Old Rag is a favorite local hike for those who are looking for a more challenging experience. It is around 9 miles and includes a rock scramble and significant elevation changes. The ranger station is a beautiful 80 minute drive from Summit Escape.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Harrisonburg Little League Association Discount Card
We are members of the Harrisonburg Little League Association, and have a discount card that you are welcome to use at many local restaurants and other establishments. It will be available in your suite during your stay!
Cómo moverse
Plenty of transportation options!
There are plenty of transportation options in Harrisonburg, including staples like public buses and taxis, but we also have Lyft, Uber, and Bird scooters. Harrisonburg is also very bike-able, with a growing number of dedicated bike lanes and multi-use paths. We also have many restaurants that deliver through Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats, and GiddyUp (bicycle courier).