James Madison University Convocation Center, Harrisonburg

Name: James Madison University Convocation Center
Address: Harrisonburg, United States

#31 among attractions in Harrisonburg

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James Madison University Convocation Center

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The James Madison University Convocation Center is a 6,426-seat multi-purpose arena in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The arena opened in 1982, and was home to the James Madison Dukes men's basketball and James Madison Dukes women's basketball teams through the 2019–20 season. It hosted the 1984 ECAC South Men's Basketball Tournament. ()

Coordinates: 38°25'55"N, 78°52'8"W

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Harrisonburg United States

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James Madison University Convocation Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Explore More Discovery Museum, Turner Ashby Monument, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.

~1720 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg
9 min walk • Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stadium is home to the James Madison Dukes football team. The playing surface is named Zane Showker Field. Bridgeforth Stadium, has a seating capacity of 24,877.
1.1 miN
Specialty museum, Children's museum, Museum
Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg
28 min walk • Explore More Discovery Museum, formerly known as the Harrisonburg Children's Museum is a non-profit museum focusing on interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences for children, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Turner Ashby Monument, Harrisonburg
18 min walk • The Turner Ashby Monument is a memorial placed in 1898 to mark the place at which Confederate Army Colonel Turner Ashby was killed in the 1862 Battle of Good's Farm.
~1990 ftSE
Garden, Park, Forest
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Harrisonburg
10 min walk • The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden on the James Madison University campus, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States in the Shenandoah Valley.
~1200 ftNW
Universities and schools
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
6 min walk • The College of Business is the business school of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
0.9 miSE
Church
Mabel Memorial Chapel, Harrisonburg
24 min walk • Mabel Memorial Chapel is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and was built in 1898. It is located in the former village of Chestnut Ridge.
1.2 miN
Romanesque architecture
Rockingham County Courthouse, Harrisonburg
32 min walk • Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement.
1 miN
38°26'48"N • 78°52'10"W
Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg
27 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.9 miN
Bars and clubs
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg
24 min walk • Joshua Wilton House, also known as the Shank House and Tau Kappa Epsilon House, is a historic home located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was built in 1888, and is a 2 1/2-story, central plan, brick eclectic Late Victorian dwelling. It has two projecting gabled pavilions and a three-story octagonal turret covered by a pointed roof.
1.2 miN
38°26'57"N • 78°52'12"W
Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg
31 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
1 miN
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District, Harrisonburg
27 min walk • Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. The district encompasses 161 contributing buildings, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Harrisonburg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Madison University Convocation Center?

Nearby attractions include James Madison University, Harrisonburg (3 min walk), James Madison University, Harrisonburg (6 min walk), Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg (9 min walk), Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Harrisonburg (10 min walk).

How to get to James Madison University Convocation Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Madison University Convocation Center:

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Godwin Transit Center (9 min walk)