Julie’s guidebook
Food scene
Convenient dining that is also tasty. Outdoor dining available. They also deliver. Less than 2 minutes away.
21 locals recommend
Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant
701 S 3rd StConvenient dining that is also tasty. Outdoor dining available. They also deliver. Less than 2 minutes away.
So many delicious options - not sure you can go wrong. Outdoor dining available. Less than 10 minutes away.
32 locals recommend
El Paso Mexican Grille
245 S Stuart AveSo many delicious options - not sure you can go wrong. Outdoor dining available. Less than 10 minutes away.
I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here. 1/2 block away.
7 locals recommend
Karen's Frozen Favorites
115 Maryland AveI don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here. 1/2 block away.
Good food. Reasonable prices. Convenient location. About 3 minutes from the house.
18 locals recommend
Mr. Garcia's Mexican Grill and Cantina
211 Quincy AveGood food. Reasonable prices. Convenient location. About 3 minutes from the house.
Diner comfort food. I like it best for breakfast or lunch.
19 locals recommend
Rudy’s Diner (Northside)
418 N 5th StDiner comfort food. I like it best for breakfast or lunch.
Hank's Grille & Catering
49 Bloomer Springs RdDelicious BBQ about 12 minutes from the house.
If you are looking for the best fried chicken, this is the place. Large orders need about a 2 hour notice. Neat little market.
Taste The Southern Market
If you are looking for the best fried chicken, this is the place. Large orders need about a 2 hour notice. Neat little market.
Sightseeing
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdAmazement for the eyes. 15 miles away.
Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo
1087 US-211Small zoo but interesting. Kids love it!
Buy a pass at Costco in Harrisonburg to save money on admission. 9 miles away.
88 locals recommend
Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
1200 Adventure DrBuy a pass at Costco in Harrisonburg to save money on admission. 9 miles away.
Massanutten Ski Lodge
4614 Massanutten Dr9 miles away
Fish, hike or play in the town's local park. During the late 1800's, Big Gem was the site of one of the largest pig iron furnace in the valley. At one time The Big Gem Cast Iron Furnace produced over 32,000 tons a year of pig iron that were then shipped from Shenandoah Iron Works via the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
6 locals recommend
Big Gem Park
736 4th StFish, hike or play in the town's local park. During the late 1800's, Big Gem was the site of one of the largest pig iron furnace in the valley. At one time The Big Gem Cast Iron Furnace produced over 32,000 tons a year of pig iron that were then shipped from Shenandoah Iron Works via the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
With two miles of trails, as well as open spaces and scenic rest areas, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway is a great place to enjoy some peace and quiet, watch the wildlife along the creek or go for a walk or jog. The Ruffner Plaza on the Greenway is the center of many music festivals and other local activities.
17 locals recommend
The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation
45 E Main StWith two miles of trails, as well as open spaces and scenic rest areas, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway is a great place to enjoy some peace and quiet, watch the wildlife along the creek or go for a walk or jog. The Ruffner Plaza on the Greenway is the center of many music festivals and other local activities.
Horseback Riding
Jordan Hollow Stables
657 Pine Grove RdMountaintop Ranch
608 Weaver RdRiver's Bend Ranch, LLC
397 Riverbend RdWineries
Brix and Columns Vineyards
1501 Dave Berry RdGorgeous setting - great food - delicious wine. 30 minutes away.
109 locals recommend
CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdGorgeous setting - great food - delicious wine. 30 minutes away.
Brewery
Beautiful old building restored to brewery. Local music on the weekends with rotating food trucks. Less than 10 minutes away.
43 locals recommend
Elkton Brewing Co. / Elkton Brewing Company
100 5th StBeautiful old building restored to brewery. Local music on the weekends with rotating food trucks. Less than 10 minutes away.
Cave Hill Farms Brewery
1001 Jacob Burner DrBrewHaha Brewing Company