Saturday breakfast
Kick off your day with a delicious start at Broad Porch Coffee Company. Try the Salmon and Dill Toast, featuring smoked salmon, house-made dill spread, cucumbers, radishes and local arugula. Enjoy patio seating or a table under the skylight inside.
Afternoon activities
After breakfast, dive into Harrisonburg’s vibrant bike culture. Whether you’re a road rider, casual cruiser or mountain-biking enthusiast, the city has something for everyone. Rent a bike from one of Harrisonburg’s local shops, ask for a local ride recommendation or explore the Friendly City Trail — a 2-mile paved path through Westover Park. For more adventure, head to the Rocktown mountain-biking trails at Hillandale Park. After your ride, pedal back to Main Street to shop at Agora Downtown Market, a historic building filled with locally owned businesses.
Saturday lunch
Satisfy your midday cravings with authentic tacos and tamales at Mexi Deli, a local favorite and hidden gem located inside an Exxon station.
Happy hour
Celebrate the day with a Dragon Fruit Margarita at Nightcap by Merge. This vibrant, refreshing cocktail combines Quinquina Blanc with blackberry simple syrup, lime juice and dragon fruit, finished with a salt rim.
Saturday dinner
Enjoy an evening of fun at Ruby’s Arcade, where you can indulge in wood-fired pizza, play modern and vintage arcade games, or try your hand at duckpin bowling. For dinner, try The Tarterus pizza, topped with pesto, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, pickled fennel, artichoke hearts and parmesan.
Dessert
End your night on a sweet note at Bella Gelato & Pastries with its handcrafted gelato or sorbet, served with a house-made waffle chip.
Sunday breakfast
Don’t leave town without experiencing brunch at Magpie Diner, located in a beautifully renovated, 1950s tire-service station. The line starts queuing up before 9 a.m., but the wait is worth it. While you stand by, enjoy a mimosa at Rootstock Wine Bar & Provisions across the street or browse the shops at Liberty St. Mercantile. To cap off your weekend in the ’Burg, be sure to try Magpie’s seasonal biscuit with fillings, which changes every two weeks depending on what ingredients are available from local vendors.
