The 10 Best Things to do in Luray, Virginia (VA)

May 13, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

The town of Luray, Virginia, sits in the Shenandoah Valley at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving as a gateway to Shenandoah National Park, Luray is known for spectacular views and outdoor adventure. Grab a map and head for Skyline Drive, a gorgeous 105-mile road running along mountain ridges for the entire length of the park. Explore Luray Caverns, a network of caves offering daily subterranean tours, or head to Luray Zoo, a rescue center featuring a reptile jungle and petting zoo.
Restaurants in Luray

1. Trackside Theater

32B E Main St, Luray, VA 22835-1901 +1 540-743-1099 http://tracksidetheater.com/
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Live, family-friendly theater in Luray! Musicals, dramas, comedies and even opera! Trackside Theater presents about 10 shows (40 performances) a year. Many shows are suitable for the whole family. Blue Ridge Youth Theater, the Roundhouse Players and Luray Opera present a variety of events with local youth, community theater and emerging professional artists, all directed by theater professionals.

15 Campbell St, Luray, VA 22835-1908 +1 540-742-3620 http://www.warehouseartcenter.net
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Warehouse Art Gallery

Reviewed By 593kathyo - Columbia, United States

We stopped here after reading the reviews and it turned out to be one of my favorite stops. I will go back here. I had my 13 and 9-year-old with me and they loved it as well. I was an art student and this place brought back those memories for me. Very interesting and original artwork of all kinds of mediums.

3. Shenandoah Moon

58 W Main St, Luray, VA 22835-1231 +1 540-743-5810 [email protected] http://www.shenandoahmoon.com
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Shenandoah Moon

Shenandoah Moon specializes in clothing, jewelry and accessories that reflect today's growing interest in global textiles. Our selection of hand-dyed batik clothing from Indonesia, silk and cotton jackets from India, and jewelry and other accessories from around the world is stylish and affordable. If you're looking for something "Shenandoah Valley Made", you'll find jewelry, candles, soap, yarn, and more from more than two dozen local artists, plus a wide selection of beads and findings. Sign up for a jewelry making or fabric dyeing class, book a private party with four or more, or just drop-in to make a memento of your visit. Shenandoah Moon is located in the basement of the historic Fitch/Long building, c.1880, Which is adorned by artistic moons, stars, and shutters. Open Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm or by chance or appointment.

4. Stony Man Mountain Hike

At Mile Marker 41.7 Turn off Skyline Drive To Skyland Upper Loop Inside Shenandoah National Park Stony Man Parking, Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA +1 877-313-2586 http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/StonyMan/
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Stony Man Mountain Hike

Reviewed By MarkUSNA1998 - Odessa, United States

After a much longer hike the day before, we wanted a shorter, easier one for our last day. Since this one is right next to Skyland where we we're staying, it was perfect. In short, it is easy to find the trail head, there was ample parking (at 10am), and it was a pretty easy hike up to the best view I have seen yet in the park. All in all I think it took is about an hour round trip, with about 15 minutes standing at the top. Highly recommended!

5. Bear Mountain Ziplines

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Bear Mountain Ziplines

Go ahead, get carried away...at Bear Mountain Ziplines in Luray, VA. Our Mama Bear Zipline tour includes 7 ziplines, for a total of 2700 ft of line racing through the forest canopy at up to 35 miles an hour. The last 1000 ft stretch brings you out over a meadow to land on the tower above our 3-story Bear Scramble climbing wall. Your trip starts with a rustic ride up a mountain road behind the tractor, where you’ll get comfortable with the zipline safety gear and procedures on the training zipline. Our professional guides have all been trained according to Association of Challenge Course (ACCT) requirements. We can confidently offer a safe as well as invigorating experience. We also offer a Bear Scramble climbing wall. Scramble up our 3-story climbing wall to ring the bell at the top. Our wall has multiple ascent paths and accommodates two climbers at a time, so you can come with a group and race your friends to the top! Access to the wall is available in half-hour increments, giving users many chances to improve their times, or try out a trickier path up. We use a state-of-the-art auto-belay system, allowing climbers to use the wall unassisted and rappel down under supervision by our certified guides. Please note that participants must weigh between 70 and 250 lbs and be at least 8 years of age to participate in the Mama Bear Zipline tour. The Bear Scramble can accommodate guests who weigh between 50 and 300 lbs.

6. River Hill Wine & Spirits

356 Ruffners Ferry Rd, Luray, VA 22835-4402 +1 540-843-0890 http://www.riverhilldistillery.com/
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River Hill Wine & Spirits

River Hill Wine and Spirits is a family owned, farm based winery and distillery located along the Shenandoah River in Luray, Page county, Virginia. We pride ourselves in small batch high quality Wines and Whiskeys. We also have a full selection of farm raised beef and pork products as well as farm fresh eggs available for sale at the distillery building

Reviewed By renfield1969

You have to drive through a neighborhood that turns into a farm to get to River Hill, but it is well worth tracking down. It is a pretty small operation as distilleries go, but the owners are really down to earth and enthusiastic. Pop is happy to give a tour of the unassuming place: there is the tap room, and the small room behind it is the distillery. "This is my vat, those over there are my barrels." The bourbon and corn whiskey he makes are all worth picking up. If they aren't the best you've had, you will appreciate the taste of down home honesty. My wife was happy to chat with Mom and sample the fruity wines they sell (yes, including Sweet Potato.) I find those type of wines good for desserts or pancakes, but my wife likes the occasional spritzer. They were out of one that my wife selected, but she got a kick out of watching Pop decant her bottle directly from a barrel, and he let her label it and put the seal over the cork. The property itself is pretty large, and they do a number of other things aside from the distillery. You can buy meat at the counter with your wine, and they also board horses and I understand they have a shooting range. This is a place you want to visit just so you can recognize it when some author inevitably includes it as a setting in a novel.

7. Birdsong Pleasure Garden

Long Fort Road, Luray, VA 22835 +1 540-743-9389 [email protected] http://www.birdsongpleasuregarden.info/
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Birdsong Pleasure Garden

Birdsong Pleasure Garden allows visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of life while offering them a variety of picturesque gardens, mountain vistas, strolling paths, water features, and al fresco dining. It is a garden of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home. PLEASE call ahead to schedule a time, as we are a Private Garden, 540-743-9389, thank-you.

8. Escape211

1440 US Highway 211 W Food Lion Plaza, Luray, VA 22835-5249 +1 540-669-5094 [email protected] http://escape211.com/
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Escape211

Escape211 was born of the idea to bring a unique experience of team building and bonding to Page County. The goal of our business is to provide a variety of rooms that promote group co-operation, problem-solving, and communication. Our activities promote the participant’s strengths and skills through the value of teamwork. We want our visitors to leave with a sense of excitement, intrigue and most of all make memorable moments that they can talk about days, months or years later.

Reviewed By E9749IYelizabethg

Fun escape room (we did the Enchanted Library), and Beth was a great host. It's fun to see some elements we haven't seen in the past.

9. The Seasons Spa at Mimslyn Inn

401 W Main St Located on the basement level of the hotel, Luray, VA 22835-1024 +1 540-539-1614 [email protected] http://www.mimslyninn.com/spa/
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The Seasons Spa at Mimslyn Inn

The Seasons Spa was started in 2009, and is located in beautiful downtown Luray. We hope to guide you through your healing journey whether you're traveling through the area and need to ease the tension from the drive or flight, or if your body needs deeper soft tissue healing perhaps from injury or fitness, we're here here to assist.

10. Luray Caverns

970 US Highway 211 W, Luray, VA 22835-5260 +1 888-443-6551 [email protected] http://www.LurayCaverns.com
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Luray Caverns

Discover Eastern America’s largest and most popular caverns. 4,000,000 centuries in the making, this “must see” U.S. Natural Landmark is noted for the profuse variety of formations and unsurpassed natural color. One hour tours from well-lighted, paved walkways lead visitors through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high. Enormous chambers are filled with towering stone columns, shimmering draperies and crystal-clear pools. Also in this subterranean wonderland, “hear rocks sing” as you experience the haunting sounds of the world’s largest musical instrument, The Great Stalacpipe Organ. Completely unique are the beautiful tones created by this one-of-a-kind instrument, which makes music of concert quality from the surrounding stalactite formations covering more than three acres.

Reviewed By drcrawford240 - Tuckerton, United States

My best friend was there 30 years ago with her parents and couldn't wait to bring her son and me and my daughter there to see it and as soon as we went down the steps into the cavern, I was in awe of the beauty that this natural wonder is. Our tour guide, Phillip, was a very knowledgeable and friendly young man that answered every question we asked and even have us some great ideas for where to hike in Shenandoah Valley when we asked him. The food concessions were very reasonably priced and tasty and the prices in the gift shop were surprisingly reasonable as well. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.

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