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Luray Caverns

4.2 (758 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Jennifer D.

My first time in a cavern and was blown away at nature's hidden beauty. The tour was self guided and easily navigated. The walkways are mostly lined with rails to hold on to. Some spots get slick. I saw a few older folks have a hard time going down some of the pathways. Take Baby steps to stay safe. My photos do not do justice to in person views. After we finished the caverns we toured the property. Everything was great.

One of many gorgeous formations in the cave.
Lucille T.

This cave is a must see if you are ever in the Luray, Va., area, or anywhere within a couple of hours drive. It is the largest cavern on the east coast and is just truly gorgeous. It's an easy walk all through the cave on a fairly even path that lets you behold beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in their true element. There are lakes of water in the cave that offer beautiful reflections. The temperature stays an even 54 degrees as you wind through the attraction taking in some unique and unbelievably pretty formations. There's also the world's largest natural musical instrument -- a stalacpipe organ -- that self plays some great tunes. This was truly an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.

Alise R.

Wow this was a tremendous site. It's crazy to learn about the stalactites and the stalagmites. They grow 1" every 100+ years. So crazy to see what formed here over time. Def take a tour here if you are in the area.

Keturah E.

My cousin and aunt were visiting from out of town. My cousin had never seen snow and mountains. So we ventured here. It just happened to start snowing while en route. I had not been here since I was a little girl and jad an amazing time. Such a beautiful place.

Shawn K.

Very clean bathrooms and great parking! Although it was cold inside it was very warm inside the actual caverns! I really enjoyed this, staff very knowledgeable as well!

Lynn R.

First time visiting this magical place. It's a cool experience with lots of history behind the caverns starting from a sink hole. The layout of the cavern is easy to follow on a self guided tour and there are many staff members positioned along the way to answer questions. Many were so helpful and informative. There are railings everywhere to help and many parts have a good incline. The path inside is basically paved and well maintained which I appreciated. I loved the experience and recommend visiting.

Karley B.

Cross another experience off the bucketlist! I have been wanting to visit Luray Caverns for a long time. When I read that they were finally fully wheelchair accessible, I started to actually put some thought and planning into going. Friends of ours have a 7 year old son, who is homeschooled, so I invited them along so the kid could have a proper summer vacation adventure. I also invited a bunch of other friends, but only two others came. I feel like the others really missed out. Not only was in affordable but it was MAGICAL. I'd seen pictures, but that didn't stop me from being utterly awestruck at every corner. I must have whispered "wow" 3 dozen times. Words cannot do the caverns justice. You really should go and see them for yourself. I had, at one point, done some research about possibly getting married in the cavern. It's something like $2k for up to 10 guests (though I could be wrong. It's easy to contact them yourself through their website). It took over an hour to make it through the cavern. Theres a bottleneck at the wishing well that had people blaming "the person in the wheelchair" which i did not appreciate. Several of my traveling companions put those people in their place. I have such great friends. The much lauded organ was a HUGE disappointment. You could barely hear the music, which was fine with me since it played a church hymn (How Great Thou Are)... personally I was hoping for some Phantom of the Opera, but alas... We had a spectacular time and now I've started researching the other caverns in the area. I need more stalagmites and fodder for whimsical stories about the Grinch.

Samantha R.

Wow the caverns were such a treat today. An adult ticket is $36 and grants you access to the caverns for a self-guided tour. Thankfully there was an amazing tour guide, Trevor, available to answer our many questions. He taught us a ton about the history of the caverns! Such an amazing experience! The path is paved but can be a bit steep at times. Would highly recommend for anyone who's looking for a unique experience.

Cathy H.

I loved taking the kids here. They had a fabulous time experience the caverns and the extra attractions aside from the caverns. There is a self guided tour almost because there are plaques placed every so often along with the way that explain history, etc.

Leandro D.

100% would recommend this experience. You get a self guided tour and can explore this cave at your own leisure. It takes about an hour to get through the whole thing and every formation and location is stunning

Think this is called Lake of Dreams
Gene W.

A little bit pricey unless you can score a discount (from hotel or other vendor). The caverns are seen through a self-guided tour which nicely is totally accessible for most people. Lots of ramps and inclines but no stairs. Bring a jacket since it's always a cool mid-50's in the cave. Definitely one of the premiere caves in the US. Expect to spend 45 to 90 minutes walking through the cave. Your admission ticket also includes a nice antique auto museum, a small local area history museum & a toy museum (closed during our visit). If all museums were open, the price of the ticket is almost worthwhile.

Cool place to explore!
Theresa M.

Very cool experience! I went years ago with my kids, but my husband missed the trip. So, we went together on the way back from the Boardwalks of WV. Since it's been about 20 years since I went, a lot of it was like seeing it for the first time. We both enjoyed the reflection pool and the organ at the bottom of the cavern. Although the map was helpful, I kind of missed having a tour guide take us around. A lot more informative since you have someone to ask and answer questions you may have. The staff that were there were all very helpful and friendly when approached. Nature is so cool whether above or below the ground! In the area, Check Them Out and the other museums located on the same grounds (Toy and Carriage/Automobile).

Abigail R.

What a place to behold. Truly there isn't words. I cannot recommend getting the 8:30 guided tour. Having someone walk you through the fantastic rock features that you might miss if you were walking yourself through is worth it. Plus the history and hearing the organ play. Scott was an amazing tour guide and we had an amazing time.

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Ask the Community - Luray Caverns

Do we have to stay with the tour? Is there a time limit in the caverns? Can we bring a tripod?…

I have to check in with the ticket sale there but you also have to stay with your tour group I just went there for a wedding but for a tour to find out

How many hours should one plan to spend?

2-4 there are more than just the caves and you'll want to break and enjoy it all has to offer.

Is Luray Caverns open on Black Friday 2020? If yes, what are the timings?

Luray Caverns is open every day of the year (including Black Friday). First entry into the caverns each day at 9 a.m.… Read more

How long is the walk through the caverns? And if you want to turn around and exit can you?

The tour is about an hour. There is a self guided tour but that depends on how fast you go. At a… Read more

Is it handicapped accessible?

I do not believe so, they are in the process of completing a ramp that will get you down into the cave, but as of 2 weeks ago it was not yet open. I'd call and ask.

Is it better to purchase tickets in advance or just purchase them upon showing up? Is there a likelihood that we'd have to wait long to purchase tickets or that they would be at capacity for the day?

Agree with all the previous posts. Also, you wont be able to use any of the discounts if you buy online. There are a number of discounts available. The ticket office has… Read more

How was the ropes course and how long can you spend doing this... ?can you pay for it separate or is it an add on to the cavern admission?

Each trail consists of several poles that are connected by different acrobatic elements. The park in-corporates a sophisticated safety system using ropes, belay devices, harnesses and helmets with trained personnel supervising every participant. We… Read more

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Review Highlights - Luray Caverns

The coolest parts of the cave are the reflecting pool "Dream Lake" and the stalagpipe organ in the grand hall.

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Toy Town Junction

Toy Town Junction

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A little museum celebrating toys and playthings from yesteryear!…read more A place worth dropping in if you're in Luray. It's on a little strip of shops and museums next to the Caverns entrance, so if you're there for that, you might as well check it out. It's small and self-guided. Typically, the toy displays are grouped by era so you can walk through and see the evolution of specific brands or style of toy. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it is free to explore and it's right next to the one restaurant, so you could easily walk through here while waiting for your food order to be processed. Worth the price of admission.

To be honest, I'm not exactly sure how I found myself here, but it's included with admission to the…read morecaverns... I think it's meant to be a charming little stop where you walk through and check out old toys and dolls and classic play things but my visit here was incredibly brief. The displayed toys are interesting if you like looking at old collectibles but there isn't a lot to see. It felt more like walking through someone's dusty attic then exploring an exhibit and the space felt a little dim and even sad. There were only two children inside when I walked through and even they seemed unsure of what to make of it all. They seemed to be either bored or a little bit uneasy. Same as me I guess. There is value here if you are the right person and really love vintage toys or maybe history and the history of toys, but this is definitely not a stop I would plan a trip around. Luckily like I said it's included with admission so checking it out for a few minutes was fine by me.

Luray Caverns - museums - Updated May 2026

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