Harrisonburg Recommendations

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Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:58 am

As someone that lives 20 minutes away from Harrisonburg and visits often, I'd be happy to give recommendations to anyone traveling to Harrisonburg this week
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by Appst86 » Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:59 am

Parking?

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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 pm

Appst86 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:59 am
Parking?
The lots closest to the stadium, similar to App are for the larger donors. There are some areas to park around campus both paid and first come, first serve (free) but you'll want to bring some walking shoes or ride the public transportation towards the stadium. If you chance it and think, "maybe I'll be good here" definitely look for signs. Neighborhoods around there are strict and will tow in a heartbeat.

The shopping center where Wal Mart is located is not known to tow, mainly because there are so many other shops there it be hard to tell exactly what store someone is in at that moment. But again, look for signs.

In summary, similar to game days in Boone, you'll have a nice little walk, probably a bit further in Harrisonburg.
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by BambooRdApp » Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:13 pm

/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 pm
Appst86 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:59 am
Parking?
The lots closest to the stadium, similar to App are for the larger donors. There are some areas to park around campus both paid and first come, first serve (free) but you'll want to bring some walking shoes or ride the public transportation towards the stadium. If you chance it and think, "maybe I'll be good here" definitely look for signs. Neighborhoods around there are strict and will tow in a heartbeat.

The shopping center where Wal Mart is located is not known to tow, mainly because there are so many other shops there it be hard to tell exactly what store someone is in at that moment. But again, look for signs.

In summary, similar to game days in Boone, you'll have a nice little walk, probably a bit further in Harrisonburg.
Any Google links similar to Boone GameDay Parking to find lots to pay.
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:30 pm

BambooRdApp wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:13 pm
/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 pm
Appst86 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:59 am
Parking?
The lots closest to the stadium, similar to App are for the larger donors. There are some areas to park around campus both paid and first come, first serve (free) but you'll want to bring some walking shoes or ride the public transportation towards the stadium. If you chance it and think, "maybe I'll be good here" definitely look for signs. Neighborhoods around there are strict and will tow in a heartbeat.

The shopping center where Wal Mart is located is not known to tow, mainly because there are so many other shops there it be hard to tell exactly what store someone is in at that moment. But again, look for signs.

In summary, similar to game days in Boone, you'll have a nice little walk, probably a bit further in Harrisonburg.
Any Google links similar to Boone GameDay Parking to find lots to pay.
Not too sure. Any games I've attended I was given free tickets which included a pass to a lot right next to the stadium. Other things I mentioned about parking are from driving around campus and Harrisonburg on game days in the past. Don't recall the exact locations where I saw paid v.s. free right off hand. I'll see if I can get more information on that this week.

Traffic does suck though, and rather than provide back street information that might only cause you to be more frustrated check out this link...

https://jmusports.com/sports/2014/8/11/ ... ttern.aspx
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by AppGrad78 » Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:37 pm

I would like to attend the GameDay mosh pit. Any idea where it will be held?

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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by hapapp » Sun Nov 12, 2023 1:25 pm

AppGrad78 wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:37 pm
I would like to attend the GameDay mosh pit. Any idea where it will be held?
I believe I read somewhere that it will be on their quad.

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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by App_in_Maiden » Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:15 pm

hapapp wrote:
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Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:37 pm
I would like to attend the GameDay mosh pit. Any idea where it will be held?
I believe I read somewhere that it will be on their quad.
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:01 pm

Not sure what this will look like come Saturday but for those that need to take air quality into consideration keep an eye on this in the coming days.

https://www.whsv.com/2023/11/15/smoke-h ... -wildfire/

I'm not sensitive to this usually, but today was coughing quite a bit from this smoke. Currently a decent haze in the sky and can definitely smell the smoke.
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by hapapp » Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:32 am

/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:01 pm
Not sure what this will look like come Saturday but for those that need to take air quality into consideration keep an eye on this in the coming days.

https://www.whsv.com/2023/11/15/smoke-h ... -wildfire/

I'm not sensitive to this usually, but today was coughing quite a bit from this smoke. Currently a decent haze in the sky and can definitely smell the smoke.
Several school divisions in the Valley have cancelled school because of the fire.

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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:54 am

hapapp wrote:
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:32 am
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Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:01 pm
Not sure what this will look like come Saturday but for those that need to take air quality into consideration keep an eye on this in the coming days.

https://www.whsv.com/2023/11/15/smoke-h ... -wildfire/

I'm not sensitive to this usually, but today was coughing quite a bit from this smoke. Currently a decent haze in the sky and can definitely smell the smoke.
Several school divisions in the Valley have cancelled school because of the fire.
I heard yesterday Rockbridge County was cancelling today. I live in Shenandoah County and my kids had indoor recess and P.E. class stayed inside yesterday because of the air quality.
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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by hapapp » Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:59 am

/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 wrote:
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:54 am
hapapp wrote:
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:32 am
/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:01 pm
Not sure what this will look like come Saturday but for those that need to take air quality into consideration keep an eye on this in the coming days.

https://www.whsv.com/2023/11/15/smoke-h ... -wildfire/

I'm not sensitive to this usually, but today was coughing quite a bit from this smoke. Currently a decent haze in the sky and can definitely smell the smoke.
Several school divisions in the Valley have cancelled school because of the fire.
I heard yesterday Rockbridge County was cancelling today. I live in Shenandoah County and my kids had indoor recess and P.E. class stayed inside yesterday because of the air quality.
Buena Vista and Lexington City schools are closed as well. I'm sure folks heading up I-81 will notice as they head north towards Harrisonburg.
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/11/15/big-is ... contained/

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Re: Harrisonburg Recommendations

Unread post by AppinVA » Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:27 am

We all need rain. Badly. I wouldn’t be mad if Saturday is a steady rain.
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