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Luray Caverns

Nature spots ·Luray ·Open now
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#2Things to do in Luray VirginiaMost reviewed in LurayTravelers' Choice 2026
  • Visit: 45–60 min
  • from USD 36
  • Step-free access
  • Ideal for kids, teens
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About

Luray Caverns is a cave system in Luray, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, with underground galleries of columns and reflective pools.

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Why go

  • The Great Stalacpipe Organ is the world’s largest underground musical instrument.
  • Several stalactites in Giant’s Hall exceed 50 feet.
  • The caverns are a National Natural Landmark.
  • See 200 years of travel history in the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Great Stalacpipe OrganRubber-coated hammers make selected stalactites vibrate across more than 14,000 square metres; a computer-controlled system also plays it during tours.
  • Dream LakeIts reflection makes stalactites look like stalagmites. It is about 20 inches deep at its deepest point.Along the cave tour route
  • Empress ColumnA rose-colored stalagmite 35 feet high.
  • Hoveys BalconySixteen alabaster formations hang side by side.
  • The Saracen’s TentA flowstone drapery formation.Along the cave tour route

With kids

  • Walk the half-mile hedge maze made from 1,500 dark American arborvitae.
  • See the working 1898 Benz, the transportation collection’s centerpiece.
  • See wagons, coaches and cars through the 1940s, displayed with period artifacts and costumes.

Tips for your visit

  • The return route passes a veterans’ memorial and leads back to the entrance through a smaller passage.
  • The cave stays at 54°F (about 12°C).
  • An interactive stalactite timeline connects inches of growth with historical moments.
  • For discovery history, choose the guided tour presented from the perspective of an 1870s tour guide.

Know before you go

  • Small pets may be carried on the cave tour; pets on the grounds must be leashed.

History

  1. 1878On August 13, a party including Andrew Campbell, William Campbell and Benton Stebbins found the caverns after investigating a cool draft. Andrew Campbell was lowered inside about five hours after digging began.
  2. 1901T.C. Northcott built the Limair sanatorium above the caves. A fan drew cave air into the building and replaced its air every four minutes.
  3. 1954Leland W. Sprinkle developed and built the Great Stalacpipe Organ.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entrance A 164-foot corridor bypasses the entrance steps. Paved walkways inside have moderate grades where wheelchair users may need assistance.
  • Accessible parking Designated accessible parking spaces are close to the entrance.

Shorts

Interesting facts7

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  1. 50 feet

    Some cave basins reach 50 feet across and 15 feet deep; these are distinct from Dream Lake, which is about 20 inches deep.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia (part 2)

  2. The Wishing Well appears shallower than it is, reaching six to seven feet deep.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia (part 2)
  3. 26 hectares

    The cave system covers about 26 hectares.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia
  4. 260 feet

    Several cave levels span a vertical depth of 260 feet.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia (part 2)

  5. Acidic runoff eroded softer rock layers before stalactites and stalagmites began to form.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia

  6. Carbonate deposits in basin water form rounded concretions known as pearls, eggs and snowballs.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia (part 2)

  7. The cave is in the Shenandoah Valley, west of the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains.

    Luray Caverns - Wikipedia

Sources: Luray Caverns - Wikipedia · Luray Caverns - Wikipedia (part 2) · Luray - Wikivoyage (see) · Luray Caverns - What will you discover? · Car & Carriage Caravan Museum - Luray Caverns · Accessibility - Luray Caverns · Luray Caverns - Wikipedia · Grottes de Luray - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
101 Cave Hill Rd, VA, Luray

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Questions and answers

What does general admission to Luray Caverns include?

General admission includes a self-guided cavern tour.

How long does the Luray Caverns tour take?

Allow about 45 minutes to an hour for the cave tour.

What are Luray Caverns’ opening hours?

Luray Caverns is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.

What is the address of Luray Caverns?

101 Cave Hill Rd, Luray, Virginia.

What can I see at the Luray Valley Museum?

Regional artifacts include a 1536 Zürich Bible.

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