Luray Caverns is a must-see during your travels through the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. The caverns are located just off Skyline Drive in Shenandoah Valley. This is a perfect detour while on your Shenandoah National Park trip. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour through the largest cavern in the eastern United States. Descend over 200 feet to cathedral-sized rooms full of natural formations. See stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and mirrored pools while your guide explains the geology and history of the cave on your 1.5-mile walk. Bring a jacket— the caverns are 54 degrees year-round.
Tickets
The caverns are open every day and tours leave the ticket office every 20 minutes. Don’t stress, purchasing tickets in advance is not necessary.
Tour Highlights:
– Take a picture at Dream Lake where stalactites are reflected and give a mirror-like appearance.
– Listen to the Great Stalacpipe Organ, played for each tour group.
Your ticket also includes:
– The Car & Carriage Caravan Museum
– Luray Valley Museum
– Toy Town Junction
The three additional attractions are self-guided, and there is a Rope Adventure Park and Garden Maze for an additional fee.
Getting There
From Skyline Drive, exit at the Thornton Gap Entrance on Route 211 West. The Caverns are approximately 11 miles from Skyline Drive on Cave Hill Road.
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill Road
Luray, Virginia 22835
Bonus: If you are looking for coffee or lunch while in the Shenandoah Valley, stop by Jackson’s Corner in New Market, Virginia. If you need a place to stay in Luray, we recommend the historic Mimslyn Inn—they also have a great pub/restaurant.
