Massanutten Resort: The Ultimate Spring Break Getaway
It's time to start planning your family's spring break vacation, and there is no better place for a spring break getaway than Massanutten Resort in Virginia. Located on 6,000 acres in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten offers families a nearly-endless supply of activities year-round, but spring is one of our favorite times to visit!
Here are just a few of our favorite family-friendly activities you can do during your visit to Massanutten:
Splash the Day Away at the Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
Open year-round, Massanutten’s climate-controlled, Indoor WaterPark entertainment complex features 8 water slides, an adventure river, hot tubs, and water play structure with countless interactive elements and giant dumping bucket. A highlight for thrill-seekers is the state’s first and largest FlowRider surf simulator! If you’re visiting with the little ones, make sure to visit the Frog Pond, a shallow pool with sprinklers, swings, and a giant frog’s tongue that babies and toddlers love sliding
down!
Want Fun Without the Water? Finish off the day with a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants located right inside the WaterPark, like The Snack Shack or Hideaway Lounge. You can also stock up on beachwear at the MerchanDice Surf Shop or test your skills on the newest video games at Diamond Jim’s Arcade! Come on in, enjoy the lights and excitement, and who knows, you might leave with some major prizes!
Hours and rates for the Massanutten WaterPark vary depending on age and season, but children 2 and under are always free! Plus, you can see full hours and rates online at
http://www.massanuttenwaterpark.com/
Take Your Vacation to New Heights at the Family Adventure Park
Want to see the mountains from a totally different perspective? Consider signing up for an exhilarating Canopy Tour at the Family Adventure Park. This 90-minute journey through the forest will take you across the Burma bridge, hanging vines, and four different zip lines that range in length from 90 to 470 feet. If you’re looking for quick, heart-pumping action, fly alongside a friend on the 800’ Mega-Zip dual racer zip line! Or, if you have the little ones with you, the Kids' Adventure Course is perfect for those 12 and under who still want to experience all the action. Plus, with awesome spring activities like Summer Tubing, Rock Climbing Wall, Gem Mining, and two giant, inflatable slides; the Kids’ Playland at the Family Adventure Park is a perfect spot for all day fun and family-friendly adventure for all ages!
Immerse Yourself in Another World at Real Escapes
Opening April 13th , 2019, Real Escapes is the newest social and entertainment experience in the Shenandoah Valley. Inside, you will find The Lost Jewel of Zanzibar escape room as well as multiple virtual reality stations and racing simulators. Race the clock as you search for a mysterious jewel in a safari tent in 1930’s Zanzibar; feel the freedom of driving a race car in on countless track configurations; or choose from more than 12 Active Virtual Reality (VR) Games where you can work together or on your own to survive waves of evil robots, shoot zombies, or become fully immersed in a horror walk-through experience. No matter what ‘escape’ you choose, you’re sure to have a unique, immersive and mind- blowing adventure.
Test Gravity at the Massanutten Bike Park
The Shenandoah Valley has become a hotspot for downhill mountain biking and the Massanutten Bike Park is one of the best in the area. With two chairlifts that service a network of gravity-fed trails, Massanutten offers a great mix of purpose built trails tailor-made for beginner, intermediate, and expert riders. The best part is that Massanutten’s world-class lesson programs are suitable for ages 7 and up, no parents necessary! As long as you’re able to ride a bike, you can join the sport!
Fuel Up at Campfire Grill
All that swimming, mountain biking, and zip lining is sure to build up your appetite. Luckily, Massanutten has one of the best dining scenes in the Valley. With three top-notch restaurants to choose from, you’ll never want for great food and drink when visiting Massanutten. Campfire Grill is Massanutten’s newest on-mountain dining location inspired by the Shenandoah National Park. Camp stove chili, chicken dumplings, campfire pouches, and skillets are just a few classic campfire dishes. Just make sure to save room for the s’mores!
Get Some Sweet Treats at Massanutten Fun Factory
Opening April 13, 2019, the Massanutten Fun Factory offers unique items, sweet treats, and gifts in an entertaining, whimsical atmosphere. It’s a fun place to be whether you’re 3 or 93! Indulge in a scoop (or two!) of Hershey's® Ice Cream or authentic Italian Ice, make your own plush friend at the Teddy Bear Factory, or check out our candy corner, where you can find classics as well as the popular sweets of today. Parents and grandparents will find fantastic kids’ toys, books, jewelry, retro games, and apparel for kids (and inner-kids); including personalized ice cream bowls and American-made toys & games. At the Massanutten Fun Factory, unique items and smiles await at every turn – and we can’t wait to see you!
Sit Back and Relax at the Spa
Everyone knows that the Spa is the perfect spot to get some rest and relaxation, but now you can connect with your little ones over mom & me pedicures or treat yourself and your kids to a massage or facial. With treatments for women, men, teens, tweens, and tots; there are more reasons to spoil yourself than ever before!
Attend a Festival
Massanutten hosts four annual festivals on their ski slopes, two of which occur during the warmer months. Whether you’re looking to jam out at the ValleyFest Beer & Wine Festival on May 25 or watch the fireworks with the whole family at Summer Jam on July 3, Massanutten is the place to be!
Start planning your next adventure at www.massresort.com.
