Massanutten, Virginia is a community built around the Massanutten Ski Resort, located in Rockingham County's Shenandoah Valley. In addition to skiing, the resort offers golfing, indoor and outdoor waterparks, an arcade, restaurants and shops. Most people come to Massanutten for skiing and winter sports on and around Massanutten Mountain, and while nearby lakes offer fishing, canoeing and nature activities, Massanutten itself does not have its own lakes.
Newman Lake is a reservoir in Harrisonburg, a city near Massanutten. You may need a permit to fish at Newman Lake, so consult with local guides. Vacationers can visit Civil War monuments, hike the local trails or play golf at the nearby Heritage Oaks or Lakeview Golf Courses. The lake is also close to Dry River, where whitewater rapids attract rafting enthusiasts.
Residence Inn at Harrisonburg is an extended stay hotel in the Shenandoah Valley, near Massanutten. The hotel features suites with a fully-equipped kitchen and separate sleeping, eating, working or relaxing areas. All suites have high-speed Internet and a large flat panel television. Residence Inn provides guests with complimentary daily breakfast buffets, a fitness center, full-sized pool, whirlpool and evening socials. The hotel is pet friendly.
The Residence Inn at Harrisonburg
1945 Deyerle Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-437-7426
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Lake Shenandoah, in Rockingham County, is five miles from Massanutten. Virginia's Department of Game and Inland Fisheries owns this 36-acre reservoir, known for birdwatching, especially during migration and in the winter, and says, "the rich diversity of resident birds makes a visit worthwhile any time of year. There is an easily followed trail ... that hugs the edge of the lake, providing easy access to the entire area."
Shenandoah Valley's Comfort Inn is close to several colleges and universities, the Virginia Quilt Museum and Endless Caverns. Shenandoah National Park, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, as well as trout and bass fishing at Lake Shenandoah, Shenandoah River and Silver Lake, are just 30 minutes from the hotel.
Comfort Inn offers free breakfast, coffee, wireless Internet, an exercise room, sun deck and seasonal outdoor pool. This Comfort Inn welcomes pets.
Comfort Inn (VA429)
1440 E. Market St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-433-6066
comfortinn.com
Lake Laura is a warm, clean lake for summer swimming. You can kayak out to the lake's hidden corners to see beavers, or hike the trail around the lake and view wildlife such as deer and bald eagles. Lake Laura vacationers enjoy Civil War sites, caverns, antique shops, restaurants and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Bryce Resort's summer offerings include golf, swimming, paddleboats, tubing, a climbing wall and a bungee jumping facility.
The Bayse vacation house is a 3100 square foot log home near Lake Laura. It sleeps 11 in four bedrooms and one bunkroom, has three full baths, a living room, fully-equipped kitchen with new appliances, dining room and large deck with entrances from the master bedroom and living room. The lower level has a family room with TV/VCR/DVD, a full-sized billiards table, and 'Pub' room that enters onto another large deck with a hot tub.
Bayse Log Home
Bayse, VA 22810
703-583-2631 (owners)
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Lake Arrowhead Park near Luray, is a 134-acre recreation area with a 34-acre lake that offers fishing, boating, a white sand swimming beach, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Vacationers can hike along trails through wooded areas and around the lake, and enjoy other outdoor activities, including canoeing, kayaking, tubing, bird-watching and mountain biking. People who like fishing can fish the lake and bring their own non-gas powered boats. Necessary fishing and boating permits can be obtained Luray's Town Office.
Blue Moon Cabin is a rustic but modern cabin suitable for a family vacation or romantic weekend near Lake Arrowhead. The cabin has two bedrooms, a loft, a gas log fireplace, satellite TV and DVD, fully-equipped kitchen, barbecue grill, fire pit and hot tub. Pets are welcome. Blue Moon Cabin is open year-round and conveniently located near lakes, Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, antique shops, vineyards and Massanutten and Bryce resorts.
Blue Moon Cabins
6 Jackson Street
Luray, VA 22835
540-848-2467
bluemoon-cabins.com
