The SMARTBoard Conference is located at Cub Run Elementary School in Penn Laird, Va about 6 miles east of Harrisonburg. Harrisonburg is 1 hour 45 min. from Washington DC. You can search www.hotels.com and find several hotel choices ranging from $70/night and up. Price/quality recommend: Jameson Inn, Ramada, Econo Lodge, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, or Days Inn.
Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Tourism Link
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1.Virginia has over 100 Caves and Caverns (Endless Caverns, Grand Caverns, and Luray Caverns.
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2.Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive) has great hikes, waterfalls and mountainous scenery with deer.
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3. Massanutten Water Park is a 1 day water park with slides, jucuzzi and water fun. See http://www.massresort.com/ and click on waterpark.
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4.We have several Harrisonburg City parks. See description and information at http://www.harrisonburgva.gov/index.php?id=339 Three of the best known parks are Hillandale Park, Purcell, and Westover. Hillandale is known for its mountain bike trails leveld for beginners through Advanced and sand volleyball courts. Westover Park is known for its pool, skate park and 18 hole disc golf course and Purcell is known for has 3 softball/baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, an incredible wooden play castle playground, and a 1.5 mile walking trail.
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5.We have 2 farmer's markets that would be a cultural experience. These markets have home grown food, toys and shops. I would recommend the Dayton Farmer's Market
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6.Frontier Culture Museum website info at http://www.frontiermuseum.org/
Directions to Cub Run: "From I-81 take Exit 247A onto US 33 East. Proceed on US 33 East approximately 6 miles to Rt. 996. At the light, turn right onto Rt. 996/McGaheysville Road; in 3/4 mile CRES will be on your right immediately beyond Montevideo Middle School."
Exact Address and contact for Cub Run Elementary:
1451 South Montevideo Circle Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-5854 ~ Fax (540) 289-5901
Kenny Boyers, Principal
