Deck view of the Shenandoah Valley near Cedar Escape
Beyond the House

Explore Massanutten + Beyond

Stay inside the Massanutten Resort community, minutes from skiing, the WaterPark, golf, and a short drive from JMU, Harrisonburg, and Shenandoah National Park.

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Inside Massanutten Resort

Everything the resort offers.

Cedar Escape sits inside the Massanutten Resort community — a real booking advantage, not a claim that these are included with your stay. Resort activities are separate, paid passes.

Skiing

Slopes right on the mountain, seasonal.

WaterPark

Indoor/outdoor slides, Diamond Jim's Arcade, Splash's Bar & Grill.

Golf

Mountain Greens and Woodstone Meadows, both 18 holes.

Dining

Base Camp, Campfire Grill, Splash's, Elevations Lounge, Kline's Dairy Bar.

Adventure Park

Zip-lining, tubing, chairlift rides, mountain biking, go-karts, mini golf.

Cedar's Local Picks

Where we'd actually send you.

Not a directory — just the spots worth the drive.

Downtown Harrisonburg dining

Restaurants

Best For
A night off from cooking for the whole group.
Cedar Tip
Wood Grill Buffet in Harrisonburg is the easiest way to feed a big, hungry group — everyone finds something.
Local wineries near Cedar Escape

Wineries + Breweries

Best For
Wine plus lunch for a group, or a girls' weekend.
Cedar Tip
CrossKeys Vineyards' bistro simplifies planning. Brix & Columns, Marceline, and The Purple Wolf are all nearby too.
Family activities near Cedar Escape

Family Fun

Best For
Kids who've had enough of the game room.
Cedar Tip
Go-karts, mini golf, Spin Zone bumper cars, and Real Escapes' VR experiences — all inside the resort.
Hiking trails near Cedar Escape

Hikes + Views

Best For
An easy morning out before everyone's back at the house.
Cedar Tip
The Massanutten Storybook Trail is family-friendly with real payoff. Shenandoah National Park is about 35 minutes for a bigger day.
JMU and downtown Harrisonburg near Cedar Escape

JMU + Harrisonburg

Best For
Game days, campus visits, and a coffee run into town.
Cedar Tip
7 Brew Coffee on the way in, then downtown Harrisonburg for local theater and galleries.
Groceries + Essentials

Okay, once we get there — where do we buy what we need?

Forgot something? Stocking the fridge? Here are our easiest stops for groceries, pharmacy needs, and those inevitable "we forgot it" items.

Our Pick For a Full Grocery Run

Food Lion — Elkton

14811 Spotswood Trail
Elkton, VA 22827
Best For
Your main grocery run before settling in at Cedar Escape.
Cedar Tip
A convenient full grocery stop on the Elkton side of the mountain. If your group is cooking during the weekend, stock up here before everyone gets comfortable and nobody wants to leave again.
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🥬 Groceries + Basics

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1942 Port Republic Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Best For
Groceries, household basics, pharmacy needs and everyday essentials in one stop.
Cedar Tip
The grocery-focused Walmart — easier for a food-and-essentials run than a full Supercenter. Pharmacy and fuel on-site too.
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🎯 One-Stop Essentials

Target — Harrisonburg

1995 E Market St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Best For
The bigger "we forgot half our stuff" run — groceries, toiletries, kids' items, clothing, and travel essentials.
Cedar Tip
Especially useful for families — cover groceries, personal items, kids' needs, and pharmacy errands in one trip.
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Shares this location with CVS Pharmacy, below
➕ Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

1995 E Market St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Best For
Prescriptions, medicine, first aid, toiletries and health essentials.
Cedar Tip
Located inside the Harrisonburg Target — combine a pharmacy stop with your Target run in one trip, not two.
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Inside Target
🏔️ Inside the Resort

The Market at Massanutten

1850 Meadow Vista Lane
Massanutten, VA 22840
Best For
Quick essentials when you're already inside the resort.
Cedar Tip
Perfect for the small stuff you discover you need after arrival. Use this as the convenient resort option, not your primary full-house grocery run.
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Plan By Interest

Same house, five different trips.

Family Mountain Weekend
Family Trips
Girls / Wine Weekend
Girls' Weekend
JMU Weekend
JMU Visit
Ski / Adventure Weekend
Outdoor Adventure
Golf / Resort Weekend
Golf Weekend
More Things to Do

Looking for even more?

Our own picks come first. Beyond that, browse additional tours, attractions, and experiences throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

Massanutten WaterPark sign
Massanutten WaterPark
Shenandoah National Park overlook
Shenandoah National Park
Outdoor adventure near Cedar Escape
Adventure & Tours
Downtown Harrisonburg arts and culture
Harrisonburg Arts & Culture
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Mountain Weather

Plan around the mountain.

Useful for skiing, WaterPark days, golf, hiking, and the drive up.

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You're in the Perfect Spot

Everything's close from here.

JMU Campus~25 Min
Local Wineries15–25 Min
Shenandoah National Park~35 Min
Luray Caverns~45 Min
Skiing, WaterPark, GolfOn-Site

Build your perfect Massanutten weekend.

We'll handle the details. You make the memories.

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