Luray Caverns

🛠 Pardon our parking lot. We’re currently working on improving your experience when you visit the Caverns. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We’re still open 365 days a year and looking forward to welcoming you! #open

❤️ 🌎 Technically, every day is “earth” day when you’re a cave…whether you celebrate by visiting our caverns or in your own community, we hope you get a chance to give some extra love to the land today. Happy Earth Day, everyone! #EarthDay2026 #LurayCaverns

👩‍💻🪄 You’re no fool. You planned a day in Luray for Spring Break this year and everyone’s going to love it. From cave tour to climbing course and everything in between, you might even spark a new tradition. #LurayCaverns #SpringBreakActivities

💈🛍️ We’re celebrating all the family-owned and operated businesses today! From Luray, VA to the ends of the Earth, family businesses put in the work. #FamilyBusiness #MomPopBusinessOwnersDay #SupportSmallBusiness

#TBT to the early 1800s when this striking blue freight wagon, also known as a Conestoga, was the latest and greatest in shipping. 📦 Not exactly next-day delivery, but take a look at those wheels! These wagons could traverse all kinds of terrain #LurayCaverns #AmericanHistory

📚Take your geology lessons into the field…or rather, underground. This week, we’re teaming up with Home Educators of Virginia to welcome homeschool families. docs.google.com/forms/d/1sbbVu…

💎 🪨 Ready, set, mine. Our fully operational gem mining experience re-opens April 1. Search for treasure with your bare hands, just like the pioneers!   #SpringAdventure #LurayCaverns #HandsOnHistory

🧐 Trivia time: Luray Caverns was formed during which geochronologic period? A) Paleozoic B) Holocene C) Devonian D) Miocene Answer: C. Luray Caverns formed about 400 million years ago (4 million centuries) during the Devonian period of the Paleozoic Era

🧱 Luray Caverns’ paved walkways date back to 1950. Prior to that, these paths were made from which material?   A. Dirt B. Gravel C. Wood planks D. Granite slabs Answer: C   #Trivia #LurayCaverns

Flashback to 1813 when a birth certificate was a true work of art. Fraktur is a decorative style made popular by the German-Swiss folks who first settled in Luray. 🐦‍⬛ Here at the Luray Valley Museum, you’ll find an impressive collection of charming Fraktur folk art documents.

Love is in the limestone today. 🪨 ⏳💕Happy Valentine’s Day from the heart of the Earth!

We’re open on President’s Day! Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids or planning a Valentine’s getaway, we’ve got the perfect combo of soft lighting, ancient underground intrigue, and a full day’s worth of activities. #LurayCaverns #WeekendPlans

🗓️ 💍✨ Plan your wedding at Luray Caverns! We offer wedding packages for both intimate ceremonies and larger weddings up to 100 guests. The best part: rain or shine, conditions are always perfectly predictable! ✨ #WeddingVenue #NationalWeddingMonth #ShawneeFarmsEstate

🏠 After 100 years, it’s time to retire the original terracotta roof on our main building. These tiles were laid by hand by the skilled craftsmen of a 500-year-old Italian company. 🔨 Our new roof will be, too, because they’re still in business! #LurayCaverns #VirginiaHistory

📣 Reminder, we’re open Monday, 1/19! And what better way to spenda long, cold weekend than underground in our magical, balmy Caverns? 💎 🪄Bring the kids, bring yourself—we’re always happy to see you! #LongWeekend #LurayCaverns #KidsActivities

It’s National Trivia Day! 🧠 Did you know Luray Caverns is home to the world’s largest musical instrument? 🎶 Come hear (and see) it for yourself and discover an entire world of answers to potential trivia questions. #NationalTriviaDay #LurayCaverns

🥂 We’re open on New Year’s Eve! Hit the reset button with a walk in the wisest place on Earth. Then offer your resolutions to the Wishing Well and say goodbye to 2025 with a plunk and a splash. #LurayCaverns #NewYear2026 #NYE

🎄🎁 We’re open today! Come celebrate and explore the wonder that’s been millions of years in the making with an underground adventure. Ugly sweaters very welcome. 🤓 Christmas hours: 9 am - 4 pm #ChristmasDay #HolidayAdventure #UndergroundWonder

🌟 Festive Reminder 🌟 We’ll be open on Christmas from 9 am - 4 pm! Bring the family, bring the cheer, or just bring yourself for a mesmerizing addition to holiday traditions. #LurayCaverns #Christmas

⛰️ The geologic landscape around Luray Caverns is characterized by what type of topography? A) Plateau B) Mountain C) Plains D) Karst ANSWER: D #LurayTrivia #LurayCaverns

#TBT to 1974 when your favorite show cave earned designation by the US National Park Service as a Registered Natural National Landmark. 🥳👏 #NationalLandmark #LurayCaverns