JMU visit

[Anonymous]

I’m taking my younger son on a tour of JMU next week. His brother is at UVA and loves the corner. Is there something similar at JMU where we can grab lunch after the tour?

[Anonymous]

Get a coupon from Admissions and eat in DHall. or E Hall on the other side of campus so you get a feel for on campus food.

But you could also go downtown. I've eaten at Clementine's which had an adorable patio.
https://www.visitharrisonburgva.com/do-downtown/

[Anonymous]

There’s a lot of cute places downtown near clementines like Bella Luna and Cuban burger.

Also we like the cinnamon bear for bagel sandwiches, and Klines dairy bar for ice cream.

[Anonymous]

Go downtown. There are multiple garages, flat lots, etc.

Cute restaurants and unique shops.

Our DC is a junior at JMU

[Anonymous]

You aren't going to be there next weekend, Nov 2, I hope. It is their big Halloween weekend. The whole week before is nuts too. Probably the worst time to visit Harrisonburg.

[Anonymous]

Since the food is so much better at JMU than at UVA I’d also say dining hall for at least one meal.

[Anonymous]

Definitely eat on campus. The food there is so good and quite the selling point

[Anonymous]

JMU overhypes their dining hall leading to much disappointment.

We liked Bella Luna Wood Fired Pizza downtown. http://www.bellalunawoodfired.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You aren't going to be there next weekend, Nov 2, I hope. It is their big Halloween weekend. The whole week before is nuts too. Probably the worst time to visit Harrisonburg.

Why would this be a bad time to visit? We’re visiting next weekend too. Sounds like a fun festive time to visit. We visited W&M on homecoming weekend and it really gave a sense of the school spirit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't going to be there next weekend, Nov 2, I hope. It is their big Halloween weekend. The whole week before is nuts too. Probably the worst time to visit Harrisonburg.

Why would this be a bad time to visit? We’re visiting next weekend too. Sounds like a fun festive time to visit. We visited W&M on homecoming weekend and it really gave a sense of the school spirit.

+1

[Anonymous]

Clementine, Rocktown Kitchen, Bella Luna, Jack Browns! There are others….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get a coupon from Admissions and eat in DHall. or E Hall on the other side of campus so you get a feel for on campus food.

But you could also go downtown. I've eaten at Clementine's which had an adorable patio.
https://www.visitharrisonburgva.com/do-downtown/

This is what we did. Great food (honest) and it was another helpful way to get a feel for the school.

[Anonymous]

Thanks! He felt a little overwhelmed by VT (distance from nova and size), so I’m hoping JMU is more of the right fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Clementine, Rocktown Kitchen, Bella Luna, Jack Browns! There are others….

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Local Chop and Grill House, Jimmy Madison's, Capital Ale House, and there's a great little Indonesian/fusion restaurant right in old town called Boboko Cafe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't going to be there next weekend, Nov 2, I hope. It is their big Halloween weekend. The whole week before is nuts too. Probably the worst time to visit Harrisonburg.

Why would this be a bad time to visit? We’re visiting next weekend too. Sounds like a fun festive time to visit. We visited W&M on homecoming weekend and it really gave a sense of the school spirit.

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DP. It's a beautiful time of year, but the PP is correct. Halloweekend is HUGE at JMU (and other VA schools), so be prepared. It's a ton of fun, but will probably seem rowdier than it normally would.