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Luray Caverns Adds Museum to Its List of Attractions Since the discovery in 1878 by a tinsmith and a local photographer, visitors by the millions have made Luray Caverns in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia the most popular cave in Eastern America and an internationally acclaimed destination. The newest attraction at Luray Caverns is the new Luray Valley Museum.
Highlights of the eclectic display are a rare 16th Century Swiss bible printed in vernacular German of the day, which includes both the old and new testaments, a verified signature of Davy Crockett, intricate iron work and decorative arts, as well as turn of the century toys. It's an antiques-lover's paradise! The Luray Caverns are a U.S. Natural Landmark. One-hour tours are given through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high. Enormous chambers are filled with towering columns, shimmering draperies and crystal clear pools. Here you can "Hear Rocks Sing" via the world’s largest musical instrument, The Great Stalacpipe Organ, which makes music of concert quality from the surrounding stalactite formations covering more than 3 acres.
Luray Caverns is located at 101 Cave Hill Road, Luray VA. For more information, please see www.luraycaverns.com or call (540) 743-6551. |
Spend
a day exploring how life really was in the Shenandoah Valley from the
mid-1700s through the turn of the 20th Century at the new museum.
Opening to visitors this Spring, the facility weaves the story of the
Shenandoah Valley's rich history through restored architecture and a
myriad of everyday artifacts as well as antiques, including some rare
finds.
Luray
Caverns is open every day of the year. Tours depart approximately every
twenty minutes. The General Admission includes the attraction entrance
fee and Luray Caverns audio tour, a self-guided tour of the Car and
Carriage Caravan Museum, and opening Easter weekend 2010 the Luray
Valley Museum and Gardens. Tours begin each day at 9 am. The last tour
departs at: April 1 to June 14 – 6 pm; June 15 to Labor Day – 7 pm;
the Day after Labor Day to October 31 – 6 pm; and November 1 to March
31 – 4 pm (5 pm on weekends).
