Attractions

The pedestrian friendly Downtown Harrisonburg community offers over 40 restaurants in Virginia’s first culinary district, multiple breweries, an assortment of museums, plenty of entertainment, and tons of local history. From vacation to business, Downtown Harrisonburg has a bit of something for everyone.

Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg Children’s Museum: 150 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | 540-442-8900 — Interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences for young minds.
Larry W. Shifflett Fire Museum: 3rd Floor, Public Safety Building, 101 N. Main St. | 540-432-7703 — An in-depth look at the Harrisonburg Fire Department, with memorabilia and a behind-the-scenes look at the department.
Hugo Kohl’s Museum of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing Company: 217 South Liberty St., Ste. 103 | 540-564-2755 — An elevated floor plan lets visitors browse the retail store while watching artisans create in the workshop below.
Valley Turnpike Museum: 212 S. Main St. | 540-432-8935 — Explores the history of the road now known as US Route 11 and the small towns that grew along it.
Virginia Quilt Museum: 301 S. Main St. | 540-433-3818 — The Official Quilt Museum for the state of Virginia, located in the Warren-Sipe House.
Court Square Theater: 61 Graham Street | 540-433-9189 — A 250-seat theater presenting live music, theater, and independent film in an intimate setting.
Harrisonburg Farmers’ Market: 228 S. Liberty St., Turner Pavilion — A producer-only market offering fresh local foods and handcrafts.
OASIS Fine Art and Craft: 103 S. Main St. | 540-442-8188 — The district’s only cooperatively-owned arts gallery, featuring works from about 45 artists.
Hardesty-Higgins House: 212 S. Main St. | 540-432-8935 — A multi-use visitor center housing Visitor Services, the Rocktown Gift Shoppe, the Valley Turnpike Museum, the Civil War Orientation Center, and Heritage Bakery & Cafe.
Rockingham County Courthouse & Springhouse on Court Square: Court Square — The courthouse grounds were used as a prison pen following the first battle of Winchester in 1862.