Harrisonburg’s best local businesses

The 132 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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132 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants45 places · newest: Beyond Restaurant & Lounge, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: A+ Barber and Styling Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Asdelia Mae Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Heritage Oaks Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife11 places · newest: Pale Fire Brewing Co., Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Bella Gelato & Pastries, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Heartworn Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Atlantic Integrative Medicine, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture8 places · newest: Arts Council of the Valley, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden6 places · newest: Home Makers Furniture Designs, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: The Tuning Fork, Aug 2
• 12Pets5 places · newest: Hi Puppy Grooming, Aug 2

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• Aristocat Cafe + Tea House

  Cafes

  Aristocat Cafe + Tea House pairs a cozy cat lounge with a deep bench of loose-leaf teas, espresso drinks, and kombucha. Sip a London Fog or…

  111 N Liberty St · aristocat.cafe ↗

• Bluestone Bike & Run

  Sporting Goods

  Bluestone Bike & Run keeps Harrisonburg rolling with pro bike service, custom builds, and a seriously fun Amflow e-bike demo... that 800w…

  1570 S Main St · bluestonebikerun.com ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  1925 E Market St Ste 508 · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

  Parks & Outdoors

  Arboretum & botanical garden with trails & forests on the James Madison University campus.

  780 University Blvd · jmu.edu ↗

• White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard

  Parks & Outdoors

  White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard is your midweek pressure release valve. Wander the interactive gardens, sip lavender…

  2644 Cross Keys Rd · whiteoaklavender.com ↗

• Harrisonburg Crossing

  Other

  Strip mall offering a wide range of stores including chains and restaurants.

  Burgess Rd · hrretail.com ↗

• Valley Mall

  Other

  Enclosed mall with major chains, sporting goods, food gifts & other essentials, plus eateries.

  1925 E Market St · thevalleymall.com ↗

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