The Camp at Willow Brook - Our Favorite Places
Food scene
A Valley Tradition serving custard-style soft serve. Several locations around the area
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Kline's Dairy Bar - S Main
2425 S Main StA Valley Tradition serving custard-style soft serve. Several locations around the area
Great product that is extra special because the milk is from cows next door at Mt. Crawford Creamery. (also a great place!)
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Smiley's Ice Cream
205 Don Litten PkwyGreat product that is extra special because the milk is from cows next door at Mt. Crawford Creamery. (also a great place!)
Newly remodeled. Where the locals go. Excellent example of Shenandoah Valley home cooking - all the comfort foods!!
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Thomas House Restaurant
222 Main StNewly remodeled. Where the locals go. Excellent example of Shenandoah Valley home cooking - all the comfort foods!!
Dayton Tavern
245 Main StMy friends love this place.
Recommended by my daughter so it must be a great place.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Harrisonburg
80 South Main StreetRecommended by my daughter so it must be a great place.
Really good food & drinks. Historic old home has indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Cracked Pillar Pub
403 N Main StReally good food & drinks. Historic old home has indoor and outdoor seating.
I love their lunch buffet. Friendly service, carry-out, daily specials, bar. The garlic knots melt in your mouth.
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Francesco's
101 N Main StI love their lunch buffet. Friendly service, carry-out, daily specials, bar. The garlic knots melt in your mouth.
Our favorite for Mexican. Several locations in the area. Locally owned and operated.
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El Charro
300 N Main StOur favorite for Mexican. Several locations in the area. Locally owned and operated.
Local original! Food is fresh and fabulous and a tasty mashup of Korean and Valley cuisine. One of a kind and you won't be disappointed.
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Mashita
105 N Liberty StLocal original! Food is fresh and fabulous and a tasty mashup of Korean and Valley cuisine. One of a kind and you won't be disappointed.
Small town coffee shop and cafe with big city flavors and modern tech. In one of the oldest homes in Bridgewater. Unique and yummy and fresh.
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Sugar & Bean Cafe
318 N Main StSmall town coffee shop and cafe with big city flavors and modern tech. In one of the oldest homes in Bridgewater. Unique and yummy and fresh.
Unique
The Highland County Maple Festival is not to be missed! It happens annually the 2nd & 3rd weekends of March
One of the most unique shops / cafes ever. Jane's glass etching is stunning and the food is homemade. They offer classes and workshops, too.
Braithwaite Studios
415 Mason StOne of the most unique shops / cafes ever. Jane's glass etching is stunning and the food is homemade. They offer classes and workshops, too.
LOTS to do all year long. Ski & skate in winter. Golf and go carts, a water park, extreme mountain biking and more!
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Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort DrLOTS to do all year long. Ski & skate in winter. Golf and go carts, a water park, extreme mountain biking and more!
THE VIEW! The road up there is a tight squeeze so go slow.
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Reddish Knob
THE VIEW! The road up there is a tight squeeze so go slow.
Hiking, rock climbing, biking, fishing, kayaking, picnic area in the George Washington National Forest. Less than 10 minutes from the camp.
Hone Quarry Mountain Trail
Hiking, rock climbing, biking, fishing, kayaking, picnic area in the George Washington National Forest. Less than 10 minutes from the camp.
Only place I can put this link to the many trails (hike/bike/bird/wildlife) that are close to us in the North River Ranger District of GWNF.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/mountain-trail/MNR/
Our area is also called the Dry River Ranger District. Google that for more trails for hiking, hunting, biking & 4-wheeling.
Briery Branch Dam
Only place I can put this link to the many trails (hike/bike/bird/wildlife) that are close to us in the North River Ranger District of GWNF.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/mountain-trail/MNR/
Our area is also called the Dry River Ranger District. Google that for more trails for hiking, hunting, biking & 4-wheeling.
BEST Caverns in my opinion (I grew up in Grottoes). Also offering hiking, biking, fishing, picnicing, mini-golf, and a pool (assuming Covid restrictions are lifted). If you are spelunker, check to see of their Fountain Cave Adventure Tours are operating. Grand Caverns was discovered in 1804 and opened for tours in 1806, making Grand Caverns the oldest continually operating show cave in the United States. During the Civil War and the “Valley Campaign” the cave was visited by both Confederate and Union soldiers. There are over 200 verified civil war signatures in the cave.
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Iingxowa Ezikhulu
5 Grand Cavern RdBEST Caverns in my opinion (I grew up in Grottoes). Also offering hiking, biking, fishing, picnicing, mini-golf, and a pool (assuming Covid restrictions are lifted). If you are spelunker, check to see of their Fountain Cave Adventure Tours are operating. Grand Caverns was discovered in 1804 and opened for tours in 1806, making Grand Caverns the oldest continually operating show cave in the United States. During the Civil War and the “Valley Campaign” the cave was visited by both Confederate and Union soldiers. There are over 200 verified civil war signatures in the cave.
Largest on the East Coast and features a stunning Stalacpipe Organ. The 1.25 path through the caverns is now step-free. Visit their website for more.
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I-Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdLargest on the East Coast and features a stunning Stalacpipe Organ. The 1.25 path through the caverns is now step-free. Visit their website for more.
Great for all ages. It is unique in that you see how our part of Virginia was settled and true melting pot of immigrants and cultures. Very 'hands on' and the guides are in costume.
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I-Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveGreat for all ages. It is unique in that you see how our part of Virginia was settled and true melting pot of immigrants and cultures. Very 'hands on' and the guides are in costume.
Discount book outlet store featuring over 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices. Save up to 90% off retail on over 30,000 different titles in more than 60 different categories – including fiction, history, health and self-help, children’s books, religion, science, sports, cooking, home and garden, crafts, art, reference, nature and outdoors, and more.
Now Open year round Tuesday - Saturday 8 AM to 5:30 p.m.
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Green Valley Book Fair
2192 Green Valley LnDiscount book outlet store featuring over 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices. Save up to 90% off retail on over 30,000 different titles in more than 60 different categories – including fiction, history, health and self-help, children’s books, religion, science, sports, cooking, home and garden, crafts, art, reference, nature and outdoors, and more.
Now Open year round Tuesday - Saturday 8 AM to 5:30 p.m.
Railway tunnel built before the Civil War, recently preserved and opened for hikers. Easily combined with visits to Grand Caverns, Charlottesville, Blue Ridge Parkway, and is near the southern entrance to the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead
215 Afton Depot LnRailway tunnel built before the Civil War, recently preserved and opened for hikers. Easily combined with visits to Grand Caverns, Charlottesville, Blue Ridge Parkway, and is near the southern entrance to the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.
North River Gorge Trail
New building for established business and it is a fabulous! Find it all, year 'round. GREAT Deli and Bakery! Greenhouse, fresh from the farm produce in season. Local meat all the time. You can make it your first stop off the interstate - Exit 240.
Overlook Produce and Farm Adventures
609 Friedens Church RoadNew building for established business and it is a fabulous! Find it all, year 'round. GREAT Deli and Bakery! Greenhouse, fresh from the farm produce in season. Local meat all the time. You can make it your first stop off the interstate - Exit 240.
Neighborhoods
So much to do in a square mile of space! History, food, shopping - Dayton has it all and is only 10 minutes from the camp.
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Dayton
So much to do in a square mile of space! History, food, shopping - Dayton has it all and is only 10 minutes from the camp.
Also only 10 minutes from the camp, Bridgewater is about 2 square miles in size. It has chain fast food. plus several locally owned sit-down restaurants/bars & cafes, a good grocery store and two hardware and one auto parts stores. The award winning parks include golf & mini golf, playgrounds, fishing & river access for kayaking & canoeing. There is even ice skating November-March!
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Bridgewater
Also only 10 minutes from the camp, Bridgewater is about 2 square miles in size. It has chain fast food. plus several locally owned sit-down restaurants/bars & cafes, a good grocery store and two hardware and one auto parts stores. The award winning parks include golf & mini golf, playgrounds, fishing & river access for kayaking & canoeing. There is even ice skating November-March!
This is the city. Metropolitan in many ways but small southern town in others. Lots to see and do. Hospital and Emergency Care centers are located here and less than 30 minutes from the camp.
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Harrisonburg
This is the city. Metropolitan in many ways but small southern town in others. Lots to see and do. Hospital and Emergency Care centers are located here and less than 30 minutes from the camp.
Wine and Beer Scene
Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek RdClose and the view is stunning.
Brix and Columns Vineyards
1501 Dave Berry RdI-Purple Wolf Vineyard
2644 Cross Keys RdCrossKeys Vineyards
6011 E Timber Ridge RdBrothers Craft Brewing
800 N Main StThree Notch'd Brewing Company
241 E Market StThe Friendly Fermenter
20 S Mason StPale Fire Brewing Co
217 S Liberty StCave Hill Farms Brewery
1001 Jacob Burner DrRestless Moons Brewing
120 W Wolfe StIf you want to see the whole valley, enjoy made on site cider and maybe even pick your own apples - THIS IS THE PLACE. Stunning views, good food and tasty beverages (adult & alcohol free). Only 35 minutes from Willow Brook along scenic back roads.
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Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse
17768 Honeyville RdIf you want to see the whole valley, enjoy made on site cider and maybe even pick your own apples - THIS IS THE PLACE. Stunning views, good food and tasty beverages (adult & alcohol free). Only 35 minutes from Willow Brook along scenic back roads.
Kids
Valley Jump Park
4549 Spotswood TrailHaven't been there but I hear it is really cool
Still not open because of Covid-19 and that makes me sad. It is a wonderful place for all kids, but especially for those with special needs.
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A Dream Come True Playground
1050 Neff AveStill not open because of Covid-19 and that makes me sad. It is a wonderful place for all kids, but especially for those with special needs.
Fabulous people; fabulous place. LOTS to do. They have a corn maze in the fall.
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Back Home on the Farm
2915 Willow Run RdFabulous people; fabulous place. LOTS to do. They have a corn maze in the fall.
Universities
James Madison University
800 S Main StEastern Mennonite University
1200 Park RdBridgewater College
402 E College StShopping
Beloved local collection of unique shops that we highly recommend. The BEST soft pretzels on the planet and so much more! https://www.thedaytonmarket.com/
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Dayton Market
3105 John Wayland HwyBeloved local collection of unique shops that we highly recommend. The BEST soft pretzels on the planet and so much more! https://www.thedaytonmarket.com/
This place has it all! I highly recommend it. Also features an sizeable antique shop. https://www.shenandoahmarket.net/
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Shenandoah Heritage Market
121 Carpenter LnThis place has it all! I highly recommend it. Also features an sizeable antique shop. https://www.shenandoahmarket.net/
Antique Hunters Mecca! Collectors, this place is for you!
www.factoryantiquemall.com
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Factory Antique Mall
50 Lodge LnAntique Hunters Mecca! Collectors, this place is for you!
www.factoryantiquemall.com