Your 7-Day Summer Adventure

Day 1

Arrival + on-site adventure: Family Adventure Park + Mountain Mayhem Mountain Coaster

Welcome to Massanutten! Once you’ve checked in and settled into your accommodations, jump into the week at the Family Adventure Park. Take on the ropes courses, climbing wall, gem mining, and other challenges together, then add a ride on the nearby Mountain Mayhem Mountain Coaster, an alpine-style coaster that lets you control your speed as you twist and turn your way down the mountain.

Afterward, enjoy dinner at Campfire Grill. Choose from wood-fired pizza, steaks, burgers, and other hearty favorites, and save room for a skillet of s’mores to share.

Day 2

Full on-site day: Mountain biking + Escape Room

Start the morning at the Massanutten Bike Park. Younger or newer riders can build confidence on beginner-friendly terrain, and group lessons are available for anyone who wants some guidance before taking on the trails. More experienced riders can explore lift-served downhill terrain and bigger challenges across the mountain.

Grab lunch on-site, then put your family’s teamwork to the test with an Escape Room challenge. Work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock. Choose between two themed rooms, Singularity or Pharaoh’s Revenge, and see if your group can break free before time runs out.

Finish the day at Base Camp with casual mountain fare, then see what’s happening around the resort that evening. Summer weekends often bring live music, along with comedy and other seasonal family events.

Day 3

Regional excursion #1: Shenandoah National Park + Skyline Drive

Spend the day exploring Shenandoah National Park along Skyline Drive, surrounded by deep green summer mountain scenery. Stop at overlooks along the way, choose a family-friendly hike, and get out on the trail for a closer look at the Blue Ridge.

Afterward, grab lunch at a unique spot in nearby Elkton or continue into Harrisonburg for more local dining before returning to Massanutten.

Day 4

On-site recovery day: Waterpark + FlowRider + Diamond Jim’s Arcade

Trade the trails for the Waterpark and spend the morning cooling off on the slides, in the wave pool, and throughout the indoor and outdoor attractions. Anyone ready for another challenge can add a FlowRider lesson and see who can find their balance on the wave.

Stay inside the Waterpark for lunch at Splash’s or grab something quick from the Snack Shack, then stop by Sweetz for a treat. Finish the afternoon with some friendly competition at Diamond Jim’s Arcade.

Tonight, pick up dinner to go or make something in the condo and enjoy a family game or movie night.

Day 5

Regional excursion #2: Canoeing or kayaking on the Shenandoah River

Trade the mountain for the Shenandoah River and spend the day exploring the Valley from the water. Paddle a scenic seven-mile stretch with Massanutten Adventures, and be sure to keep an eye out for bald eagles, blue herons, ducks, and other wildlife along the way. The trip works for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, with transportation from Massanutten, equipment, and a river orientation included.

Afterward, grab a bite in nearby Elkton before making your way back to the mountain.

Day 6

Flexible on-site day: Horseback riding + Massanutten Village Family Entertainment Center

Start your final full day with a guided horseback ride through Massanutten’s wooded trails and open summer mountain scenery. Younger kids can opt for a pony ride, and the family can stop by the petting zoo while you’re in the area.

After lunch, switch gears with an afternoon at the Massanutten Village Family Entertainment Center. Race each other around the go-kart track, take on a round of mini golf, and climb into the bumper cars for one more dose of summer fun.

For dinner, revisit one of your favorite on-site restaurants from the week and enjoy one last full evening together on the mountain.

Day 7

Easy morning + checkout: Short on-site nature walk

Take one last walk along one of Massanutten’s shorter nature trails and enjoy the green summer scenery before checking out. On your way home, stop for lunch in nearby Elkton or Harrisonburg and enjoy one more taste of the Shenandoah Valley before the drive back.