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Top 9 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Luray, Virginia (VA)
The town of Luray, Virginia, sits in the Shenandoah Valley at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving as a gateway to Shenandoah National Park, Luray is known for spectacular views and outdoor adventure. Grab a map and head for Skyline Drive, a gorgeous 105-mile road running along mountain ridges for the entire length of the park. Explore Luray Caverns, a network of caves offering daily subterranean tours, or head to Luray Zoo, a rescue center featuring a reptile jungle and petting zoo.
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1. Bear Mountain Ziplines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Go ahead, get carried away...at Bear Mountain Ziplines in Luray, VA. Our Mama Bear Zipline tour includes 7 ziplines, for a total of 2700 ft of line racing through the forest canopy at up to 35 miles an hour. The last 1000 ft stretch brings you out over a meadow to land on the tower above our 3-story Bear Scramble climbing wall. Your trip starts with a rustic ride up a mountain road behind the tractor, where you’ll get comfortable with the zipline safety gear and procedures on the training zipline. Our professional guides have all been trained according to Association of Challenge Course (ACCT) requirements. We can confidently offer a safe as well as invigorating experience. We also offer a Bear Scramble climbing wall. Scramble up our 3-story climbing wall to ring the bell at the top. Our wall has multiple ascent paths and accommodates two climbers at a time, so you can come with a group and race your friends to the top! Access to the wall is available in half-hour increments, giving users many chances to improve their times, or try out a trickier path up. We use a state-of-the-art auto-belay system, allowing climbers to use the wall unassisted and rappel down under supervision by our certified guides. Please note that participants must weigh between 70 and 250 lbs and be at least 8 years of age to participate in the Mama Bear Zipline tour. The Bear Scramble can accommodate guests who weigh between 50 and 300 lbs.
2. Luray Caverns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,625 reviews
Discover Eastern America’s largest and most popular caverns. 4,000,000 centuries in the making, this “must see” U.S. Natural Landmark is noted for the profuse variety of formations and unsurpassed natural color. One hour tours from well-lighted, paved walkways lead visitors through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high. Enormous chambers are filled with towering stone columns, shimmering draperies and crystal-clear pools. Also in this subterranean wonderland, “hear rocks sing” as you experience the haunting sounds of the world’s largest musical instrument, The Great Stalacpipe Organ. Completely unique are the beautiful tones created by this one-of-a-kind instrument, which makes music of concert quality from the surrounding stalactite formations covering more than three acres.
Reviewed By drcrawford240 - Tuckerton, United States
My best friend was there 30 years ago with her parents and couldn't wait to bring her son and me and my daughter there to see it and as soon as we went down the steps into the cavern, I was in awe of the beauty that this natural wonder is. Our tour guide, Phillip, was a very knowledgeable and friendly young man that answered every question we asked and even have us some great ideas for where to hike in Shenandoah Valley when we asked him. The food concessions were very reasonably priced and tasty and the prices in the gift shop were surprisingly reasonable as well. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
3. The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 805 reviews
Located at Luray Caverns, this specialty museum features rare antique autos.
Reviewed By fairwayBarbie
Everything from Conestoga Wagons, Model T’s, horse drawn carriages, bicycles, luxury cars, to baby carriages are in this excellent collection. The vehicles are well maintained and beautiful. It was a delight to behold!
4. Appalachian Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
RENTALS: ATVs, Jet-skis, canoes, fishing, party boats, and MORE! For things to do in Luray, VA. WE BASE OUR OPERATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A GREAT EXPERIENCE BASED ON RESPECT AND FAIRNESS.
5. Cooter's in Luray
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Cooter's Place in Sperryville has moved over the mountain to Luray, VA. "Cooters in the Valley" features a General Lee, Cooter's Tow Truck, Boss Hogg Caddy, Daisy's Diner, Dukes of Hazzard Museum, "Cooter's Garage Band" and appearances from the man himself, Ol' Cooter and much, much more!
Reviewed By AmyAE_12
I could spend hours here. Great place for families to reconnect, and teach their youngen’s, about a clean, fun family show full of humor, excitement and The General Lee. The gift shop is abundant with a variety of options, including a huge selection of hats, tshirts, stickers, license plates and more. Then head over to the museum, that is free, to watch episodes of the show, get an up-close view of Cooters garage, Boss Hogs car, Daisy’sJeep and more. You can even climb inside of the General Lee outside !!
6. Hawksbill Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By magnusthor - Pennsburg, United States
The five of us were on vacation over Thanksgiving and decided to give this a try. We shared a flight of the seven on tap varieties available plus they had non-alcoholic root beer which my really son enjoyed. At the time they had a coffee stout and a red ale which I enjoyed. There was a great variety of people there from the hipsters to the older crowd. The staff was very pleasant, quick and helpful... would definitely return the next time we're in the area.
7. Shenandoah River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By cfbest04 - Jefferson, United States
We booked a rafting trip with SRO and had a great time. The staff was nice and helpful guiding us through the check in process and giving us advice. Our rafting trip was fantastic, we had our 6 and 10 yr old daughters with us and they loved it especially going over Compton Falls. If we go back to the area we would definitely do another trip with SRO.
8. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 688joanj
We stayed at Jellystone Luray the mountain view sites. The view offered a nice view of the mountain. There were a lot of activities to do at the camp site. We enjoyed candy bar bingo. The pools were open with 2 hour time slots, due to Covid. The water slides were not open. But our girls enjoyed the jumping pillow. Their swings are study enough for older ages to enjoy the swings, and merry fo round. The people at check in were friendly, as well as the workers int he store. You have to buy fire wood from there, you can not use your own. But over all it was a fun time. On a down side we had no internet service, which can present a problem when strying to sign up for pool times. We als o enjoyed the ice cream shop, but because of Covid you have to place your order at the window, and they bring it out. The bathrooms could have been cleaner, and so could the laundry area. But we enjoyed it and would go again after Covid restrictions.
9. Luray Caverns' Rope Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
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