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Luray Caverns
Luray Caverns Review
Luray Caverns, 9 mi west of Skyline Drive on U.S. 211, are the largest caverns in the state. The world's only "stalacpipe organ" is composed of stalactites (calcite formations hanging from the ceilings of the caverns) that have been tuned to concert pitch and are tapped by rubber-tip plungers. The organ is played electronically for every tour and may be played manually on special occasions. A one-hour tour begins every 20 minutes.
- Address: U.S. 211, 101 Cave Hill Rd., Luray, VA, 22835 | Map It
- Phone: 540/743-6551
- Cost: $19
- Hours: Mid-Mar.-mid-June, daily 9-6; mid-June-Labor Day, daily 9-7; Labor Day-Oct., daily 9-6; Nov.-mid-Mar., weekdays 9-4, weekends 9-5
- Website: www.luraycaverns.com
- Location: Shenandoah National Park
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iceprincess729, from Maryland
Luray Caverns was pretty interesting...amazing that it is all naturally formed. The walking tour is about 1 and a quarter mile, with a lot of steep inclines, so be ready for a little exercise, especially if you're not used to it! The guide was very nice, though it was a bit on the corny side. If you're spending time visiting the beautiful Shenandoah National Park, it's worth the 15 minute drive to check it out, but I wouldn't really make a special trip just for this.
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