Best 22 things to do in Harrisonburg, VA

Play two action-packed games in one hour for unforgettable group fun

Step inside an inflatable sphere for active group games

Walk through Civil War chambers marked by the soldiers who lived there

Walk about a mile through Grand Caverns in 70 minutes

Rent a John E Painter Park shelter from 8am to dusk for your group

Crawl historic cave trails at Grand Caverns with optional climbing and obstacles

Cave with a guide in dark Fountain Cave with route options

Tackle a challenging 3–4 hour caving expedition in Fountain Cave

Learn cave geology with a certified Park Ranger at Grand Caverns

Ride wooded trails from Skyland stables in Shenandoah

Follow shaded Shenandoah trails past a creek and waterfall

Follow forest trails past a creek and waterfall

Hand-led horseback riding through Shenandoah woodland trails

Pool access all season in Grottoes, May 23–Sept 7, 2026

Walk Grand Caverns by candlelight and dig into its 1800s history

Watch The Polar Express deep inside Grand Caverns

Scale Shenandoah's rugged cliffs with expert guides across all skill levels

Visit two wineries and a distillery with lunch and narrated transport included.

Slow, guided pony laps for smaller children at Skyland Stables

Create an 11x14 canvas painting with step-by-step guidance

Cross a creek and ride alongside a waterfall in the Shenandoah mountains

Set the scene for your proposal with a waterfall rendezvous