withSimplicity: A Dream, an Airstream, a Clean Beauty
withSimplicity is a new business housed in the Airstream you may have noticed parked downtown. This exquisitely adorable, beautifully renovated trailer is home to a wide assortment of home-made,...
View ArticleYour Popcorn Dream Has Come True: Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company is Now...
There's a new place in town that is sure to become a Harrisonburg favorite in no time. Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company has officially opened. And we are officially big fans. The post Your Popcorn...
View ArticleExploring Harrisonburg’s Suburbs: McGaheysville
If you enjoy living (or even just visiting) a place that is outside of the city hustle, a place where you can breathe, a place with incredible mountain views, then you'll love McGaheysville, Virginia....
View ArticleExploring Harrisonburg’s Suburbs: Penn Laird
Penn Laird, Virginia, resides in a very small piece of the Shenandoah Valley, just east of the City of Harrisonburg, and is made up of mostly higher end residential neighborhoods like Battlefield...
View ArticleFree (and Cheap) Activities for Kids in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg loves kids, and kids love Harrisonburg! There are so many fun things to do, but when you want to have fun without topping it with a hefty price tag, what do you do? Many families in our...
View ArticleBest Coffee Shops in Harrisonburg
Our team consists of both avid coffee drinkers and occasional sippers, coffee snobs and K-cup connoisseurs. We often meet up with clients -- and each other! -- at these local and regional coffee shops...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: The Free Clinic
As someone who works downtown, I have walked by the Free Clinic hundreds (if not thousands) of times. And yet, I was not fully aware of what a remarkable and necessary community resource it is - a...
View ArticleFavorite Birthday Destinations in (and around) Harrisonburg
We think Harrisonburg is a fantastic place. We also think birthdays are pretty fantastic things to celebrate. So clearly, Harrisonburg and birthdays go together perfectly. We've compiled a list of some...
View ArticleBest Sweet Spots in Harrisonburg
SUGAR! Oh boy, do we love our sweets. The decadence and delight that can be found in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are almost sinful. Without further ado... here are the best sweet spots in our...
View ArticleCSAs, Farmers Markets, and Produce Stands in Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
The central Shenandoah Valley is full of amazing farms, produce stands, and open air markets, offering an abundance of healthy food choices for residents and visitors alike. Members of our team...
View ArticleTen Local Menu Items You Have to Try
We don't keep it a secret that we love to eat the delicious fares of Harrisonburg. Though this list could certainly be longer, we wanted to share with you some of our very favorite local menu items...
View ArticleComing Soon: Gray Jay Provisions
We are eagerly awaiting the opening of Gray Jay Provisions - a new artisan sandwich shop and market opening this Fall on South High Street. Soula Pefkaros, head of all things marketing, shared with us...
View ArticleFun Groups to Join to Get Involved in the Harrisonburg Community
If you are looking for a great way to meet new people, network, volunteer, or otherwise get involved in our local Harrisonburg community, take a look at this roundup of fun groups to join in our area!...
View ArticleSpotlight On: The RoofTop at Jimmy Madison’s
Late summer is a great time to eat outside and enjoy the views...and what better place to do that than on a rooftop downtown! Jimmy Madison's has recently opened up a rooftop dining and bar area atop...
View ArticleSpotlight On: Spitzer Art Center’s New Shop!
The Spitzer Art Center has recently opened up a new space for local artists to sell their items. Erin Murray, a full-time artist and organizer of the Spitzer Art Center, showed me around the Center and...
View ArticleFood Truck Delights: Waffle Yum!
Waffle Yum is a new food truck in the Harrisonburg area that features Belgian Liege Waffles - made from dough (not batter) and Belgian Pearl sugar (can you say caramelization and flavor?) that combine...
View ArticleSpotlight On: Harrisonburg’s Escape Room
Love scavenger hunts and brain puzzles? Enjoy working as a team under pressure? Then you'll love Escape Rooms! Harrisonburg opened an escape room this past winter - House of Clues LLC. House of Clues...
View ArticleGreat Places to Hike In and Around Harrisonburg!
Crunchy leaves under foot, changing colors, crisp evenings...it's finally Fall, y'all! To celebrate the beautiful colors of the Shenandoah Valley its phenomenal hiking locations, we've compiled a list...
View ArticleDowntown Spotlight: withSimplicity
Although withSimplicity has been in the downtown scene for a few years now - they recently expanded and moved to the storefront on 108 S. Main street where they share the space with Restorative Massage...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: Bittersweet Bakery
Bittersweet Bakery - a staple of the Harrisonburg Farmers market - has recently renovated and moved to 120 W. Wolfe Street. They are currently just baking for custom orders - but they will have their...
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