The best things to do in Harrisonburg

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Celebrating 25 years, Heritage Oaks Golf Course is the city’s own award-winning muni with creeping bentgrass from tee to green and…

680 Garbers Church Rd

Celebrating 25 years, Heritage Oaks Golf Course is the city’s own award-winning muni with creeping bentgrass from tee to green and seriously receptive greens. Play this week for evening leagues, a tune-up with their PGA pro, or just a round on a layout GOLF Magazine calls underrated.

From the Harrisonburg newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Melrose Caverns

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Historical landmark with caves that also offers guided tours and hosts special events.

6639 N Valley Pike

Historical landmark with caves that also offers guided tours and hosts special events.

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Locally owned entertainment venue providing escape rooms with technology and storytelling.

29 W Water St

Locally owned entertainment venue providing escape rooms with technology and storytelling.

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Relaxed, friendly golf center featuring mini golf, a driving range and pro shop with lessons.

141 Carpenter Ln

Relaxed, friendly golf center featuring mini golf, a driving range and pro shop with lessons.

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Public 18-hole course with spectacular views of the Shenandoah Valley.

3067 Pack Saddle Trail (Keezletown)

Public 18-hole course with spectacular views of the Shenandoah Valley.

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Blue Ridge AXEcade

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Casual, family-friendly venue with a bar, arcade games and axe throwing, plus food.

1820 Evelyn Byrd Ave Ste 140

Casual, family-friendly venue with a bar, arcade games and axe throwing, plus food.

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Relaxed location for 18-hole mini-golf and par-3 courses with views of planes landing.

600-650 E College St (Bridgewater)

Relaxed location for 18-hole mini-golf and par-3 courses with views of planes landing.

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Members-only club featuring a well-maintained golf course and a restaurant.

62 Country Club Cir (Staunton)

Members-only club featuring a well-maintained golf course and a restaurant.

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Elevation Sports

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Indoor location offering games like bubble soccer, archery tag, and Nerf battles for kids, teens, and adults.

1925 E Market St Ste 302

Indoor location offering games like bubble soccer, archery tag, and Nerf battles for kids, teens, and adults.

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Golf course offering a combination of challenging and forgiving holes as well as a pool and tennis courts.

1980 Country Club Rd

Golf course offering a combination of challenging and forgiving holes as well as a pool and tennis courts.

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