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Luray Caverns

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Luray Caverns

Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah National Park

Luray Caverns ~ Shenandoah Valley Virginia

#𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝙇𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨 – 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗨𝗦 – 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗮𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸. Dubbed “Mother Nature’s Finest Interior Decorating”, this geological marvel was first discovered in 1878. It has rooms with ceilings 10-stories high! Even more fascinating, the formations continue to grow about one inch every 120 years! Know Before You Go: • 👟Wear comfy shoes! It will be a lot of walking. • 🧥Bring a light jacket. The caverns temperature is 54 degrees year-round. • 🕝To avoid crowds, visit the caverns late afternoon. • 🪙Take some coins for the Wishing Well. ✨Check out our other post to find out about Luray Caverns other att

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Luray Caverns - What will you discover?

Not only history buffs will enjoy an immersion into early Shenandoah culture at the Luray Valley Museum located next to Luray Caverns. Explore the seven acre site of houses that have been relocated and reconstructed along with newly constructed structures to recreate the pioneer life in this area. The LV Museum is open from 10am to 1.5 hours after the last tour of the day at Luray Caverns.

the interior of a cave with stalate formations

Luray Caverns Virginia

Stalactites And Stalagmites

Luray Caverns - What will you discover?

In the caverns, you will find many stalactites and stalagmites of different sizes. Some of our most interesting stalagmites resemble Totem Poles. These clusters of formations have such an unusual form and texture due to their growth patterns.

three people standing in front of a sign that says duststoofbed through the rocks

Underground Lake

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Guinness Book Of World Records

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World Records

Happy Columbus Day! As we recognize Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas, be sure to come out to #LurayCaverns and do your own discovery on our guided tours. We're only 90 minutes from Washington, DC.

This weekend at Luray Valley Museum, stroll through a time, 150 years ago, which changed the Face of America. Reenactors of Lincoln, Lee & Jackson, foot soldiers, cavalry and their encampment support of cooks, nurses and the occasional musician will all be in place depicting the Blue & Grey at ease as well as in reenacted battles of Wapping Heights and of Luray 1864 William Penn, Virginia Is For Lovers, Old Dominion, Field Trips, Field Trip, This Weekend, Lincoln, Blue Grey

William Penn

Virginia Is For Lovers

This weekend at Luray Valley Museum, stroll through a time, 150 years ago, which changed the Face of America. Reenactors of Lincoln, Lee & Jackson, foot soldiers, cavalry and their encampment support of cooks, nurses and the occasional musician will all be in place depicting the Blue & Grey at ease as well as in reenacted battles of Wapping Heights and of Luray 1864

an old building with graffiti on it's side and stairs leading up to the entrance

Virginia's Civil War 150 HistoryMobile at the Luray Valley Museum- Sept 6-7 #LurayCaverns #visitVA #VA #Luray

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Heart Pine

Bistro Style

Luray Caverns - What will you discover?

Be sure to visit our newly opened Heart Pine Cafe at the Luray Valley Museum. Open daily from Noon to 7pm through the summer and located on the lower level of the Burner Barn, this bistro-style restaurant offers wine and casual dining in a beautiful setting. It is also available for private parties. Be sure to keep it in mind when you’re planning that next event or gathering #Luray #VA #Virginia

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The Empress

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Empress Column- Luray Caverns- Luray, VA -- Did you know the Empress Column was actually named by Rev. Horace C. Hovey, a Methodist Minister from Connecticut? With a fascination in caves, he came down to view the caverns with Co-discoverer Benton Stebbins and worked together to name the formations they came across. You are still able to see them today