Luray Caverns West Virginia

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Luray Caverns, previously Luray Cave, is a cave just west of Luray, Virginia, United States, which has drawn many visitors since its discovery in 1878. …

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Apr 3, 2025
I was skeptical about going here as sometimes these places can be hokey. But the caves are simply spectacular. They are quite extensive, and just walking along the paved walkways is incredible and …Full review by PandM0
Mar 31, 2025
During Spring 2022 I went here with my family and it was beautiful and just amazing to just explore the caverns. I would recommend this place if you are nearbyFull review by Isabella P
Mar 31, 2025
Go there early to avoid crowds that arrive via the bus. We did this by accident and was really glad we had the place to ourselves. As we left 3-4 full busses showed up. I was advised to avoid the …Full review by RobertWray
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Questions & answers

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What is the best time of day to go when it won't be as crowded?
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We got there about 2PM and had no issues.
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I know that the caverns' dolostone is some 450 million years, but when did the karstification process that formed the cave …
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I know that the caverns' dolostone is some 450 million years, but when did the karstification process that formed the cave and its speleothems take place?
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A fantastic question for a paleobiologist which I am not :)
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Answer by Lester T · Jan 7, 2023
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Are there no longer guided tours!?
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Guests can go in- rangers are scattered about in the cavern for questions, but there were no formal tours when I went in April. Stay as long as you like, walk at your own pace, some …
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Guests can go in- rangers are scattered about in the cavern for questions, but there were no formal tours when I went in April. Stay as long as you like, walk at your own pace, some rangers will approach and ask if you have any questions, some are quite enthusiastic to tell you all they know. I loved it.
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Do I need reservations to tour Luray Caverns?
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You don’t need a reservation to tour the Caverns. Many guests purchase tickets upon arrival.
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