Discover What’s Around Your Luray Cabin Rental
Luray Caverns and Local Landmarks
Luray Caverns is the reason most people first hear about the town, and it lives up to it. It is the largest cavern system in the eastern United States, home to the Great Stalacpipe Organ, and it stays open year-round, which makes it an easy, impressive outing in any season. Downtown Luray adds to the appeal with the Hawksbill Greenway winding through it, a handful of good shops and cafes, and Lake Arrowhead just minutes away for an easy afternoon. Your Blue Maple cabin rental puts you close to all of it.
Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park
The Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is only about ten minutes east of Luray on US-211, which makes this one of the best towns in Virginia for a national park getaway. Skyline Drive runs 105 miles along the ridge with overlooks the entire way, and it is at its absolute best in October when the foliage turns. It is the kind of scenery you can dip into for an hour or lose a whole day to, and your Luray cabin is only a short drive from the gate.
Hiking and Trails
The hiking around Luray is some of the finest in the mid-Atlantic. Whiteoak Canyon and its string of waterfalls is close by, Dark Hollow Falls is one of the most rewarding short hikes in the park, and Hawksbill Summit climbs to the highest point in all of Shenandoah. Routes range from gentle greenway walks in town to serious ridge climbs with open valley views. Check out our guide to the best things to do in Luray for more ideas, and your Blue Maple cabin is the perfect place to return to once you are ready to rest.
The Shenandoah River
The South Fork of the Shenandoah River is one of Luray’s best warm-weather assets. Tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are all easy to arrange through local outfitters, and a lazy morning on the water is one of the simplest pleasures the valley offers. It is a great way to fill a summer day before winding things down back at your Luray cabin rental for the evening.
Where to Eat Near Your Luray Cabin
Downtown Luray punches above its size. Gathering Grounds is the easy choice for a relaxed breakfast or lunch, Hawksbill Brewing Company is the spot for craft beer and a casual bite, and Circa ’31 at the Mimslyn Inn is worth it when you want a proper dinner out. On holiday weekends and through peak fall, book ahead. For more local favorites, see our visitor’s guide to Luray, VA. After dinner, your Blue Maple cabin is exactly the kind of place you want to come back to.