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    Shenandoah Caverns

    4.2 (127 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Valerie G.

    I haven't been here in years, since I was a teenager and im in my 30s now. I brought my kids and it was my daughter's first time in a cave (she's 2). Another cave we went to last year, she wasn't allowed to go, so this was exciting. The staff is so friendly. They have a little eating area. Cool gift shop with lots of random finds. There's an elevator to take down or stairs if you want to use those.

    Jennifer H.

    Original Coke ! And their burgers are pretty good Love their lotion products (Lavendar) and bug repellent

    Sam A.

    This is a neat cave and was the most expensive of the 3 we visited. Has some lit caverns with colors like skyline - good for pics. Has some natural massive area like Luray. Has a special thing called cave bacon that is very cool. Has the best example in the world. Cafe here closes at 4. Couple other event areas they had were closed when I visited. Staff here is nice. Tour was cool. We enjoyed this cave. Only 15 minutes from Luray Caverns. I suggest taking elevator out - those stairs tuckered me out. Guided tour and got great pictures. $82 for 2 adults and 1 child.

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    Lurine J.

    What a cool place! I don't know why I thought to enter the caverns would be different. You take a long flight of stairs right inside the general store. Our tour guide Tanjia was very knowledgeable and adorable, she reminded me of my daughter. The tour takes about an hour and there is a good bit of walking. This is a great way to see all the cool things that may just be right in your backyard. This is kid and family friendly, go check it out!

    Michael T.

    Really enjoyable time exploring the caverns. Our tour guide was a local young lady who just graduated. High school was extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend a few hours with. Have recently visited Grand cavern. It was interesting to see the differences between the two. Not only in the geological differences, but in the presentation. Worth a stop on 81

    Heather B.

    Fantastic! This is the place is way better than Lurary Caverns. Luray is a tourist trap, but, Shenandoah Caverns is 100000% better. We purchased our tickets with a military discount. The staff was so kind, and friendly.we waited about 15 minutes until our tour started. We were in a group of 16. I felt that was the perfect amount, no more than 20. McKayla was a great tour guide. It is all easily accessible if you had a stroller or wheel chair. You will still get to see things. There were other groups down there but, we never ran into them, except for when we started. There is an elevator as well. The caverns were so clean. Y oh can tell that Shenandoah Caverns really cares for the preservation of the caverns and keeps it clean. I did get a little hot down there in the 50 degreee temp. But, to be expected when you're walking around. Overall, FANTASTIC! Take the drive and come out to see these caverns!

    Delicious food from cavern cafe!
    Jennifer R.

    Purchased tickets on Groupon- prices were still a bit steep but seeing the caverns was a cool experience!! I do wish our tour guide was a bit more interactive and educated guests on the formation of the caverns instead of the script it seemed that she was reciting. We also stopped by the cavern cafe located inside the gift shop and to be honest, I wasn't expecting much-- but man was I happily surprised! The cavern burger was made to order, fresh, hot, seasoned perfectly -- && just delicious! It was simple and no frills but exactly what you'd want from a homemade quality burger, and the strawberry milkshake was sooo good! 5 stars for the cafe!

    Teneisha was our guide through caverns she wished us luck on spelling her name, she led us through the caverns and is was stunning and the window displays were absolutely amazing and full of whimsy that reminded me of the feeling of being a kid watching a parade I loved the nutcracker display so much if you visit the caverns you must see Main Street too

    The whole experience was amazing, would recommend a visit to Shenandoah Caverns, such a cool experience!

    Rebecca F.

    Review from 2011. Visited this cavern a while back. But it is a good tourist spot for the Shenandoah region. If it is not obvious, it is kinda chilly no matter time of year down there so dress accordingly. The tour guide was informative and did a good job pointing out special formations in addition to the classic stalactites and stalagmites (see pics). For the most part you are not supposed to be touching the formations because the oils from our skin will prevent the formations from growing in the future. Certain areas are more well lit than others. They do try to keep the lighting at a minimum so do watch your step. Overall: a very cool spot to see if you have never visited an underground cavern before.

    Breathtaking
    Larry S.

    Since we have visited Luray Caverns several times in the past, we decided to try Shenandoah Caverns this trip. We were a bit shocked that even with a military discount the tickets were $25 each. We shopped and browsed for 15 minutes waiting on the next tour. Turns out it was the last tour of the day, just the two if us and two guides, one who was leaving and another trainee. Elevator down to caverns was great rather than two flights of stairs. And probably 90% of the tour area was easily accessible by my wife and her walker. Just one area at the very bottom had a steep incline so my wife stayed back. The guides were great. A relaxed and comfortable pace, perfect for us. The trainee led the tour, aided by the trainer when asked or he corrected when needed. It was a great tour, great tour guides and beautiful sights. We weren't even aware we walked over a mile.

    One of the many incredible formations inside Shenandoah Caverns.
    Diego A.

    This experience blew me away! This was my first time exploring a cavern and Shenandoah did not disappoint. Our tour guide Rachel was excellent at not just giving info but offering an actual experience. The use of lights and passageways and twists and turns makes the experience feel like you're at a guided adventure at a theme park, and it's easy to forget that nature created it all. Bottom line: experience this if you've never had the pleasure.

    Water and colored lights
    Shannon S.

    This was a great experience. Our guide Brandon did a good job and the staff was all friendly. Cave Bacon was a first for us. We've been caving for a lot of years but never have seen this phenomenon before. The exhibits are also a first. Floats from around the nation from a bygone era make up the exhibit rooms. It's not my thing but my wife found them fascinating. After doing Grand Caverns, Luray Caverns and Shenandoah Caverns, I can honestly say this was the most enjoyable tour yet.

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    Very cool cave tour. The upstairs is a bit creepy, but in a very fun way. Take the tour, you won't regret it.

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    Excellent tour! Totally worth heading over on a weekday afternoon to get the small-group experience.

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    The Yellow Barn is nothing you want to plan to go see on its own. It is free admission when you go…read moresee The Caverns, and if you are already in the area, it is worth seeing. They have a live bee hive inside, which is very cool. And there are some pretty cool historical cars and buggies. It isn't going to take long to go through this place; the kids may like it. There is a little to learn. Basically, if you are looking for something to do and you have time to spare, this is a great spot. But if you are on a time constraint, I would skip it. I certainly wouldn't call it 'creepy'.

    Previous reviews are a bit harsh. I can see where the "creepy" comes in to play - an example in one…read moreof my photos. On a positive note, admission is free and the Yellow Barn did have some really nice restored cars, buggies and tractors. It felt like a means for a collector to share his collectibles with the public. They were in the process of adding a stage so things were shifted around and it did have a lacquer paint smell. My group did not understand how the Yellow Barn made any money, being that they do not charge and the gift shop was basically Vinci (pandora-type) jewelry. Overall, I can appreciate a place like this because it allowed me to show my son what my father's tv looked like when he was around my son's age. If you are in the area - visiting the cavern or the delicious Route 11 potato chip factory, it would not kill you to stop in, but it probably isn't worth a long drive. It looks as though they rent the space for weddings and other large party events.

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