A Shenandoah Valley getaway is always a gift to travelers and those setting their sights on Massanutten over spring break are in for a scenic and thrilling treat! Whether you’re one for outdoor adventures or you can’t wait to spend time being pampered in luxurious style, Massanutten is a place where you can savor the best of it all. The following options for entertainment and excursions are just a few of the many reasons travelers will definitely want to consider booking a Massanutten vacation for an upcoming spring break getaway trip this year.
Take Mountain Biking to the Next Level
No matter what time of year you arrive in Massanutten, you’ll likely find you’re in good company if you have a passion for all things mountain biking. That said, spring break is a beautiful time of year to hit the trails fit for all types of skill levels in style! While the entirety of the Shenandoah Valley is popular among mountain bike enthusiasts thanks to lush, hilly, and mountainous terrain-those looking to put their skills to the test will enjoy every moment spent at the Massanutten Bike Park. Here, visitors will find an array of trails across a wide network that can accommodate expert, intermediate, and beginner riders alike. The park has two chairlifts on-site making it that much easier to enjoy those challenges that are equal parts thrilling and fun!
Spend Time at a Fun Family Adventure Park
Time out exploring Massanutten over spring break is always exciting but those who are traveling with the entire family in tow and looking for a one-stop shop for fun will find everything they’re looking for at the local Family Adventure Park. This destination is a must for those who are looking for a new take on the terrain. Booking the Canopy Tour is a sure way to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the landscape while the mega zip dual racer lines put friends and family side by side to see who can make the most of the adrenaline-pumping fun! In the summer, the Family Adventure Park at Massanutten Resort has summer tubing experiences to offer as well as inflatable slides and rock climbing. Travelers who are enjoying a spring break getaway with little ones will love the time spent at the Kids’ Adventure Course, designed to inspire those 12 and under to make the most of safe and thrilling fun as well.
Cool off in Massanutten Style
While the Massanutten Indoor Waterpark is open year-round, rising temperatures in the spring make this stop even more appealing! Guests who grab their swimsuits and head this way over spring break can enjoy access to a variety of on-site water slides as well as hot tubs, an adventure river, and an interactive play area with a giant bucket that lets water tumble over guests from up above. The indoor waterpark here even has a flow rider for guests to enjoy who are looking to put their skills to the test surfing style. Looking to make it a day at the water park with toddlers and infants? The frog pond is the place to be.
Savor the Spring Break Moment
While there are plenty of opportunities to get out and explore Massanutten at spring break, half the fun for travelers often lies in the experience of savoring their way through a stay! Massanutten has a variety of delicious stops to check out including Base Camp, VA BBQ & Pizza Co. as well as Campfire Grill just to name a few. Stop like the Massanutten Fun Factory are ideal for those with a sweet tooth to satisfy. Here, visitors can find everything from ice cream and Italian ice to candies and sweets of all types. This stop even offers books, toys, jewelry, and other fun gifts and souvenirs to remember a sweet moment by.
Enjoy a Spring Break Spa Day
There are times when adventure is the top priority. Then, there are spring breaks that are best enjoyed with a little bit of pampering. When you’re looking to relax and rejuvenate in style, booking a session at The Spa at Massanutten is always a good idea. This spring break, consider how nice it might be to enjoy an afternoon of massage, wraps, exfoliating treatments, and even nail care. Whether you book a solo session or a couple’s experience, it’s one that’s sure to leave you looking and feeling your spring break best.
Book Your Massanutten Vacation This Spring
Enjoy your Massanutten vacation to the fullest when you book accommodations through Vacation Properties Made Simple. Our selections are sure to infuse style, luxury, and comfort into every traveler’s experience while keeping them close to the places they can’t wait to explore as well! Reach out to learn more about our exciting options and to start planning. Our team can’t wait to welcome you to beautiful Virginia soon!
There is a joy that can be found in every season of the year but we at Vacation Properties Made Simple believe there is something extra joyous about the fall season, especially in our Massanutten hometown! The crispness of the air is cool enough to let us wear those pumpkin-colored sweaters and chocolate tweed blazers for the first time. The smell of smoke from the fire’s built-in fireplaces wards against the evening chill. That first taste of pumpkin spice latte that warms the blood and refreshes the soul. These fall activities in Massanutten could take place almost anywhere in the world but will somehow seem that much more special when enjoyed from the comforts of our Virginia Vacation Properties Made Simple seasonal sanctuaries!
Fall Activities In Massanutten
Do us a favor. Close your eyes, just for a minute, and picture what your ideal Fall outdoor expedition looks like. Are the trees bursting with a kaleidoscope of fiery colors? Does the air feel cool enough that you feel comfortable walking but not so cold that you lose the feeling in your toes and fingers? Perhaps you are walking along the same trails you skied on during a previous imaginary visit, feeling the beauty of the moment touch your soul! If all of these images came to mind during your brief escape to paradise, you already know what a hike along the trails will resemble! The Massanutten Ridge Trail is one of our favorite trails to hike in the fall, but if you just aren’t up to a 71-mile hike in the woods, the trails that run through the Lion’s Centennial Community Park may be the solution! The well-maintained trail takes you along the water’s edge and while it offers breathtaking photo opportunities at any time of the year, during fall the pictures you take will be absolutely stunning!
Fall Festival, October 8, 11:30-5:30 PM, Massanutten Resort
We can’t decide which we prefer more, a Christmas festival offering gifts to purchase, festive décor, live entertainment, food vendors, beer and wine, kids activities, or Fall festivals providing all of the above, plus a breathtaking scenic chair lift ride through the trees! Ok, yes, we can, it’s the Fall festival, because, well, those views, and if you are of like mind, the Fall Festival at Massanutten Resort will make your season! Offering a beer garden and wine & cider tastings for the over 21 crowds, a fun kid’s activity zone for your favorite tiny travelers, and, of course, that fabulous ride through the trees that will absolutely change the way you look at this spicy season, this is the best way we know to celebrate the advent of fall! Ticket prices range from $5 to $15.
Back Home on the Farm, 2915 Willow Run Road in Harrisonburg
This adventure involves a short road trip lasting about half an hour, but the views will make it special and the fall fun found Back Home on the Farm will make it wonderful! This is another festival, this one involving a 7-acre Pumpkin Patch where the kiddos can pick their own pumpkins to bring back to your seasonal sanctuary, a corn maze, wagon rides, and so much more fall excitement we could go on for days and not reach the end of the list! Costing $12 per person (under 2 is free) and open from September 6 through October 30th, this unique opportunity for a fall frolic will be enjoyed by everyone in your traveling group, especially if you check out their spooktacular Enchanted Garden!
Massanutten’s Family Adventure Park, 3827 Massanutten Drive in Massanutten
Vacations are for families and the adventures you will enjoy at Massanutten’s Family Adventure Park promise to be ones that will bring you and your family even closer! Offering Ziplines, gem mining, climbing walls, and a fantastic Kid’s Adventure Course for those 12 and under, the beauty of a fall day in Virginia will add luster to an already shining experience!
Fall Activities in Massanutten and Your Vacation Properties Made Simple Autumn Sanctuaries!
In a world where we are always on the go, it is nice to stop and relax once in a while, especially when you choose to stop and stay in our Vacation Properties Made Simple autumn sanctuaries! Open the windows and let the fragrances of fireplaces and pumpkin spice fill your escape as you relax in comfort and style! Tell ghost stories as you gather around a firepit, read by the fire while the rest of the family watches their favorite television shows, or simply sit out on the back porch staring out onto the picture-perfect examples of paradise in the fall! Every fall activity in Massanutten you enjoy with us will be one you never forget! Reserve your favorite seasonal sanctuary today! See our short term rentals here!