Overview
Luray is in Page County, Virginia, United States of America. It is a small historic town with scenic views of the Shenandoah Mountains.
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Best things about Luray
Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns is Luray's most well-known attraction. The wealth of limestone in the Shenandoah Valley has created many caverns. Along with various stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations named after gods and godde…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Central Virginia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville — 36 mi away. Directions
- SHD Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave — 36 mi away. Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
By car
- Interstate 66 West, US 29 South & US 211 West from Washington, DC, Fairfax or Manassas, VA
- Interstate 81 North & US 211 East from Harrisonburg, VA
- Interstate 81 South & US 211 East from Winchester, VA
- US 340 South from Front Royal, VA
By plane
Go Luray Caverns Airport (KLUA)
A small general aviation airport with charter flights but no scheduled commercial flights. Free courtesy transportation is provided to and from certain area sites. Rental cars may be arranged in advance.
See
In the Luray Caverns plaza
See Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns is Luray's most well-known attraction. The wealth of limestone in the Shenandoah Valley has created many caverns. Along with various stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations named after gods and goddesses, the cavern boasts an organ that taps stalactites to produce different notes. By the entrance are a large gift shop selling rocks and gems, toys, clothing, collectibles, and travel supplies as well as the Stalactite Cafe & Restaurant.
- The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum is a small exhibition of antique automobiles, carriages, sleighs, and other automotive memorabilia. Located at the exit is an automotive-oriented gift shop.
- The Shenandoah Heritage Village is a 7-acre replica of a historic farming community in the Shenandoah Valley, consisting of small farm cottages, gardens, and a vineyard.
- Toy Town Junction is a small exhibition of old toy displays, which include dolls, trains, and other nostalgic childhood toys.
Nearby
Mount Jackson
City / town · 9 listings · 11 mi away
Shenandoah National Park
Park · 32 listings · 11 mi away
New Market
City / town · 4 listings · 12 mi away
Bentonville
City / town · 1 listings · 14 mi away
Front Royal
City / town · 31 listings · 23 mi away
Strasburg
City / town · 3 listings · 23 mi away
Harrisonburg
City / town · 17 listings · 27 mi away
Middletown
City / town · 2 listings · 27 mi away
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