Mountain Meadow Cottage

Four Season Recreation Destination

Looking for miles of colorful countryside, civil war trails, vista overlooks, rivers, parks, and small town charm? A place where family car trips and weekend get-a-ways are closer than you think. Discover Luray, Virginia! Located in the Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and accented by the Shenandoah River’s flowing banks, Luray offers an impressive selection of recreational opportunities, major attractions, cultural history, and nature preserves.

Luray is home to some of Virginia’s most famed attractions, such as Luray Caverns (link to Luray Caverns www.luraycaverns.com) and Shenandoah National Park www.nps.gov/shen. Each offers a unique experience, from sounds of the world’s only stalacpipe organ to the expansive Valley views on Skyline Drive. It is known that some of the best leaf peeping can be seen from Shenandoah National Park, host to Skyline Drive, during the second or third week of October. This drive stretches from north to south along a 105-mile crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some 75 vista overlooks and 500 miles of hiking trials, including the famous Appalachian Trail provides enthusiasts a national park experience complete with visitor centers, exhibits, and ranger programs.

Explore the Valley by accessing the Shenandoah River. The south fork of this river flows through the entire length of the county, making it a playground for canoeing, tubing, fishing, and swimming. Local outfitters (link to Shenandoah River Outfitters www.shenandoahriver.com provide canoe and kayak rentals way into the month of November.

Luray-Hawksbill Greenway www.townofluray.com , a designated VA Birding and Wildlife Trail and Bird Sanctuary, follows a creek on a 4-mile paved, walking and biking loop with convenient entry and footbridge locations off Luray’s Main Street. Local outdoor stores and bike shops provide scenic ride and hike suggestions for all abilities Hawksbill Bicycles www.hawksbillbicycles.com , Appalachian Outdoors Adventures www.appalachianoutdoorsadventures.com .

Take pleasure in exploring the quaint town of Luray www.luraydowntown.com . Historic Luray draws visitors to its bustling downtown, a registered National Historic District, where festivals, performing arts, paved walking trails, museums and monuments are accessible year round. Century old buildings house many antique, boutique, and outdoor stores.

Luray also features a few seasonal attractions favored by the locals. Don’t miss the Luray Zoo www.lurayzoo.com , a rescue zoo, boasts an eclectic blend of exotic animals from around the globe. The Performing Arts of Luray www.performingartsluray.org features local theatre, open stage nights, and national acts.

Take a journey to Luray. Share in local traditions, relax in a country setting, and satisfy your need for adventure!