Hoon's Guidebook
Natural Landmark
Deep beneath Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, this U.S. Natural Landmark is the largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America.
I-Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdFood scene
Friendly people, great coffee, modern decor make this a nice place to start the day or unwind.
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Broad Porch Coffee Co.
20 W Main StFriendly people, great coffee, modern decor make this a nice place to start the day or unwind.
The Valley Cork
55 E Main StMain Street Bakery & Catering
127 E Main StBest soft serve, and lots of menu options. Conveniently located Next to the Liberty Gas Station off 211
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Flotzies Soft Serve
1034 US-211Best soft serve, and lots of menu options. Conveniently located Next to the Liberty Gas Station off 211
Parks and Recreation
Lake Arrowhead Parks & Recreation:
Swimming
Hiking
Canoe/Kayak rentals
Fishing
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Shelters for rent
White sand beach for swimming (closed mid September)
Beach volleyball
Horseshoe pits
Charcoal grills
Concession stand sells ice cream, chips, drinks seasonally: Thurs-Sun 11a-6p
Boating & fishing permits sold at Luray Town Office, Fairview Country Market & Luray Walmart.
*Req’ for boats, kayaks, canoes, & paddle boards.
Lake Arrowhead Recreation Park
265 Lake Arrowhead RdBig parking lot and a path into the mountains.
Hike Description
From the Stony Man parking area (mile 41.7), take the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) to the trail post.
Continue on the blue-blazed Stony Man Trail to the viewpoint.
Then continue on the Stony Man Trail to its intersection with the A.T. and retrace your steps to your starting point.
Visit the National Park Service website for more info.
Stony Man Mountain Overlook
Stony Man Mountain OverlookBig parking lot and a path into the mountains.
Hike Description
From the Stony Man parking area (mile 41.7), take the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) to the trail post.
Continue on the blue-blazed Stony Man Trail to the viewpoint.
Then continue on the Stony Man Trail to its intersection with the A.T. and retrace your steps to your starting point.
Visit the National Park Service website for more info.
Old Rag Mountain
3284 ft, most popular hike, exposed summit
Constructed in 1939, the Skyline Drive runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park and is the only public road through the Park. It takes about three hours to travel the entire length of the Park on a clear day. -National Park Service
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Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveConstructed in 1939, the Skyline Drive runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park and is the only public road through the Park. It takes about three hours to travel the entire length of the Park on a clear day. -National Park Service
Country Farmer's Market
100 yeas old family owned local farmers market. Pasture raised beef, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, bread, pasta, sauces, snacks, local honey, jellies, beef jerky.
Willow Grove Farm Market
571 US Hwy Bsn 340Activities
The Rope Adventure Park at Luray Caverns
970 US-211Bear Mountain Ziplines
2354 US-211The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdRiver's Bend Ranch, LLC
397 Riverbend RdHorse back riding for the family.
Ralph H. Dean Recreation Park
625 6th StCaverns Country Club Resort
910 T.C. Northcott BoulevardWinery
Wine and liquor tasting. Taste moonshine and learn about the making process.
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River Hill Distillery
356 Ruffners Ferry RdWine and liquor tasting. Taste moonshine and learn about the making process.
Castle Vineyards
2220 Mims RdExercise
Joggers, take a morning run along the Hawksbill Greenway.
This multi-use path meanders along scenic Hawksbill Creek through the center of historic Luray, Virginia. 2-mile, 10-ft wide path.
The Luray-Hawksbill Greenway combines a lush habitat for birds, butterflies, trout and other wildlife with urban amenities including:
A two mile, 10-foot-wide, paved walking and biking trail that is handicapped accessible
Six convenient parking areas
Two modern Restrooms
Four drinking fountains
More than 24 trail-side benches
Eight picnic tables
While on the trail, users are only steps away from Luray’s vibrant downtown area – with its historic homes, restaurants, Farmers’ Market, shops, hotels, museums and restored train depot – or its quaint residential neighborhoods.
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Luray Hawksbill Greenway
Luray Hawksbill GreenwayThis multi-use path meanders along scenic Hawksbill Creek through the center of historic Luray, Virginia. 2-mile, 10-ft wide path.
The Luray-Hawksbill Greenway combines a lush habitat for birds, butterflies, trout and other wildlife with urban amenities including:
A two mile, 10-foot-wide, paved walking and biking trail that is handicapped accessible
Six convenient parking areas
Two modern Restrooms
Four drinking fountains
More than 24 trail-side benches
Eight picnic tables
While on the trail, users are only steps away from Luray’s vibrant downtown area – with its historic homes, restaurants, Farmers’ Market, shops, hotels, museums and restored train depot – or its quaint residential neighborhoods.