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Royal Cinemas

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Independent local cinema showing first-run films on 3 screens, with digital sound & lots of candy.

117 E Main St (Front Royal)

Independent local cinema showing first-run films on 3 screens, with digital sound & lots of candy.

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Melrose Caverns

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Melrose Caverns turns a stroll underground into a legit Civil War time capsule, complete with more than 150 soldier inscriptions and…

6639 N Valley Pike (Harrisonburg)

Melrose Caverns turns a stroll underground into a legit Civil War time capsule, complete with more than 150 soldier inscriptions and stories from the camps. Go for the guided tour, then keep an eye out for quirky events like Cave Comedy Fest or Caroling in the Caverns.

From the Harrisonburg newsletter, September 7, 2026

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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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