Luray
The gateway town on the western side of the national park, with dining and lodging concentrated here. A convenient base for visiting the caverns and the Shenandoah River.
Luray is the county seat of Page County, in the Shenandoah Valley. It is about 15 minutes' drive from the Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive, making it the most convenient base for exploring the park's central section. Main Street has cafés, restaurants and antique shops. The town has the 1930s clock tower “Singing Tower” and Luray Caverns.
In summer you can float, kayak or fish on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Around the town there are farms where you can pick your own produce, as well as wineries.
Opening hours
All day