Harrisonburg, Virginia is best known as the home of James Madison University. Harrisonburg is also a very outdoorsy town. Surrounded by parts of Shenandoah National Park and George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, hiking and backpacking are popular activities here in the area. There are also a number of historic sites found here that are included in the Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. These historic locales include the Thomas Harrison House. It is the former home of the town’s namesake and founder, and the oldest building in town. Some museums found here include the Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing, the Hostetter Museum of Natural History, and the Virginia Quilt Museum. For ideas on where best to stay, check out these hotels and Airbnb rentals in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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