Guest WiFi Access will be provided.
Accommodations
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
Official Hotel of JMU
710 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 564-0200|
Hotel Madison
For AAAD Conference rate email reservations@hotelmadison.com or call (540) 564-0200
Courtyard by Marriott Harrisonburg
1890 Evelyn Byrd Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 432-3031|
DoubleTree by Hilton Harrisonburg
1400 E Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 433-2521|
Hampton Inn Harrisonburg – University
85 University Blvd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 432-1111|
Residence Inn by Marriott Harrisonburg
1945 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | (540) 437-7426|
Transportation
Uber: get price estimates
Lyft: get price estimates
Harrisonburg Public Transportation
For those staying at the Hotel Madison, the Inner Campus shuttle schedule may be found here. The Inner Campus Shuttle is free when boarding buses anywhere on campus. When boarding other buses in the City (i.e. off campus), you may need to pay a fare.
Most attractions in Harrisonburg offer parking lots, but for parking downtown, view the downtown parking map.
Airports
The closest local airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD).
The next closest airport is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). The ride is about one hour.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has a Virginia Breeze Valley Flyer connection that goes to Harrisonburg. The ride is just over two hours. More information and ticketing may be found here.
An after-hours arrival coach may be available for travelers arriving at Dulles by 5 pm or who wish to ride to JMU for free. A departing coach may be available on Saturday, February 15 in the morning to pick up attendees in front of the Hotel Madison.
Conference Parking
Virtual permits have been issued for non-JMU campus visitors. To redeem your virtual permit, go to https://jmu.aimsparking.com and click on “Redeem Event Permit.” You will be prompted to select your event, enter the event code, and enter your vehicle information.
Event Name: 02/12/25 – 02/14/23 AAAD 15th International Conference
Event Permit Code: TBA
Please consult the campus parking map as you plan for your trip. The Union Building where Taylor Hall and the Union Ballroom is located at B 3-4 on the map.
Restaurants
UberEats: Delivery from a variety of restaurants & fast-food
Golden Pony: Specializing in scratch-made American cuisine.
Pinball machines, art gallery, outdoor patio, two full bars, & live music.
Menu: https://www.goldenponyva.com/
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
80 S Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu: https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/
Billy Jack’s: Wings, chili cheese fries & a variety of craft beers.
92 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu: https://www.billyjacksshack.com/
Jimmy Madison’s: Southern cooking & robust whiskey list.
121 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu: https://www.jimmymadisons.com/
Clementine: Live music, art & trivia at this funky bi-level lounge.
153 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Menu: https://clementinecafe.com/
Capital Ale House
41-A Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA Menu: https://capitalalehouse.com/
Cuban Burger: American versions of Cuban street food.
70 W Water Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 Menu: https://www.cubanburger.com/
Things To Do:
The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts: World-class theater and dance, performances by JMU faculty and students. https://jmuforbescenter.com/
Furious Flower’s Broadside Gallery: Limited edition printed artwork of poems by prominent Black poets.
Cardinal House, 500 Cardinal Drive https://www.jmu.edu/furiousflower/broadside-gallery/index.shtml
White Oak Lavender Farm
2644 Cross Keys Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 https://www.whiteoaklavender.com/
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 https://www.jmu.edu/arboretum/index.shtml
For other attractions and activities, please see Visit Harrisonburg: https://www.visitharrisonburgva.com/