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City guide

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg is an independent city in the Shenandoah Valley region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It is also the county seat of the surrounding Rockingham County, although the two are separate jurisdictions.

Type CityPopulation 51,814Metro Area Population 126,562

Why go

  • Independent city in Virginia, United States.
  • Served by Grant County Airport (PGC).

History

Harrisonburg is an independent city in the Shenandoah Valley region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It is also the county seat of the surrounding Rockingham County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. At the 2020 census, the population was 51,814. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Harrisonburg with Rockingham County for statistical purposes into the Harrisonburg, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 126,562 in 2011.

Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 13 mi to the centre
Weyers Cave, VA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Washington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • United Airlines UA (Saab 340) Β· 1 route: Washington*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Grant County Airport (PGC) 41 mi to the centre
Petersburg, WV, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Frank Field 4.9 mi to the centre
Harrisonburg, VA, US
Outdoor
Cub Haven Airport 7.1 mi to the centre
Harrisonburg, VA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grant County Airport (PGC); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Harrisonburg, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences