Mark’s Bike Shop on Route 11 in Harrisonburg has recently been transformed. A new owner, Kyle Coleman, has taken the wheel — so to speak — and changed the name to Bluestone Bike & Run. Coleman and his team are passionate about outdoor adventure and physical activity, so their focus...
Places
Harrisonburg, Meet Heritage… an Enchanting Bakery & Cafe in the Hardesty Higgins House
Right off South Main Street, tucked into a corner of the Visitor’s Center, you’ll find a cozy and enchanting little bakery and café. You virtually forget that the day is cold and gloomy outside the moment you step into the café, with its neat little tables, whimsical French decor, charming...
10 Great Dates (That Won’t Break the Bank) in Harrisonburg
The holidays are over. You are tired and spent (financially and otherwise). What better way to hit the “refresh” button on your life than going on a date with your sweetie? Whether you’ve been together for decades or you’re planning your first date, we think this list of 10 places...
Harrisonburg’s Newest Retail Hub Will House a Third Walmart
If you’ve driven on the newly finished Southeast Connector (aka Stone Spring Road) in Harrisonburg lately, you’ve likely noticed a lot of construction and earth-moving happening near where the connector runs into Port Republic Road. This 105-acre piece of land has been dubbed “Stone Port,” and plans are already in...
The Inside Scoop on the New Gelato Shop Downtown
It’s hard for us to believe that the downtown staple, Shank’s Bakery, will be closing its doors on Christmas Eve after nearly 10 years of serving Harrisonburg their delicious baked goods. Source: Shank’s Bakery facebook Shank’s – you will be missed. But, thankfully, the space will not be sitting vacant...
43 Places to Shop Local for Your Last-Minute Gifts
Do you have some last-minute gifts you need to buy before Christmas? Is that one particular person on your list proving to be difficult to buy for again this year? Or maybe the list of people to buy for is still very (embarrassingly) lengthy. Never fear! We’ve compiled a categorized...