- 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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Benny Sorrentino’s offers a simple, but delicious, menu of pizza with a few staple topping options and some monthly specials
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1155 Westmoreland Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Popular among the city's young local residents, A Dream Come True Playground is a public playground featuring a number of amenities to enjoy. Rainbow arches, swings, and a large pavilion are among the many attractions available.
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Located adjacent to the main James Madison University campus, the UREC: University Park features a wide range of recreational options. The site features basketball courts, multi-purpose turf, sand volleyball courts, and a gatehouse center with an equipment checkout area.
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Spread over 74 acres of land, Hillandale Park offers a wide range of recreational activities. Visitors are able to access 12 picnic shelters, a 1.3-mile walking trail, two basketball courts, children's playground equipment, a reproduction log cabin, and three restroom facilities.
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780 University Blvd, MSC 3705, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is owned and maintained by James Madison University and is even located on a corner of the campus. A wide range of landscaping and trees are available for simple sightseeing or photography.
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From organic produce to flower bouquets, Harrisonburg Farmers Market hosts a variety of local vendors in a covered pavilion. In addition to food, visitors can purchase handcrafted soaps, jewelry, and gifts.
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212 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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A good first stop for anyone visiting the Harrisonburg area, the Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Center offers a wealth of information for travelers. In addition to brochures and maps, the center features a friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Located on the University campus, the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University is a woodland sanctuary and public garden that hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year.
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As an indoor miniature golf course, Putter-A-Round Mini Golf provides visitors with 18 glow-in-the-dark holes to play through. The course is lit with black light, causing bright colors to light up in the dark.
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800 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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As a sports stadium for James Madison University, Zane Showker Field At Bridgeforth Stadium hosts games for the Dukes football team. Visitors are welcome to tailgate in the parking lot before the games.
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395 S High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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As the home of two local baseball teams, the James Madison Duke team and the Harrisonburg Turks, Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park offers visitors a 1,200 seat stadium. The ballpark is a tribute to World War II veterans.