Justin’s guidebook
Food and Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
10 Riverton Commons DrGroceries, pharmacy, and retail.
Food Lion
46 Madison Plaza DrFor all your grocery needs!
Adventure
Canoe, kayak, tubing, and rafting rentals in walking distance from the Paddle Inn!
84 locals recommend
Shenandoah River Outfitters
6502 S Page Valley RdCanoe, kayak, tubing, and rafting rentals in walking distance from the Paddle Inn!
Downriver Canoe Co
884 Indian Hollow RdCanoe, kayak, tube, and raft rentals on the Shenandoah River.
City/town information
Luray is a beautiful town in the Shenandoah valley nestled in the mountains. Luray boasts small town charm and tourism with attractions including dining, hiking, and the famous Luray Caverns.
38 locals recommend
Luray
Luray is a beautiful town in the Shenandoah valley nestled in the mountains. Luray boasts small town charm and tourism with attractions including dining, hiking, and the famous Luray Caverns.
Hiking
Turn left out of Outfitters. Go back to Bridge (6 miles). Don’t cross Bridge. Follow Rt 675 W as it turns up the mountain. At the top, park on the left. Trail is to the right. It a wide relatively flat trail until the last part as it goes around Kennedy’s Peak to the platform. About 3 hr round trip.
47 locals recommend
Kennedy Peak Hike
Fort Valley RoadTurn left out of Outfitters. Go back to Bridge (6 miles). Don’t cross Bridge. Follow Rt 675 W as it turns up the mountain. At the top, park on the left. Trail is to the right. It a wide relatively flat trail until the last part as it goes around Kennedy’s Peak to the platform. About 3 hr round trip.
Follow the above Kennedy's peak directions but continue to the bottom of mountain. Turn left on Crisman Hollow Road. Go about 1 mile to parking area/Lions trail on right. Good for small children. From there, continue by car on about 3 miles to Story Brook on left. Short hike to overlook. Continue on road to Rt 211. Turn left to go back to Luray.
8 locals recommend
Lions Tale Trailhead
Crisman Hollow RoadFollow the above Kennedy's peak directions but continue to the bottom of mountain. Turn left on Crisman Hollow Road. Go about 1 mile to parking area/Lions trail on right. Good for small children. From there, continue by car on about 3 miles to Story Brook on left. Short hike to overlook. Continue on road to Rt 211. Turn left to go back to Luray.
Blue blaze trail. Turn left onto the hard top, go about 1 mile to boat landing at bottom of large hill (Foster’s). Park there. Walk north on road about 20 yards. Blue blaze trail on left. It goes up to a plateau/ridge - about 2 miles one way.
Habron Gap
Blue blaze trail. Turn left onto the hard top, go about 1 mile to boat landing at bottom of large hill (Foster’s). Park there. Walk north on road about 20 yards. Blue blaze trail on left. It goes up to a plateau/ridge - about 2 miles one way.
Skyline Drive has hundreds of trails to hike, including the Appalachian Trail. There is an entry fee and access is limited to the main entrance stations.
https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
97 locals recommend
Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveSkyline Drive has hundreds of trails to hike, including the Appalachian Trail. There is an entry fee and access is limited to the main entrance stations.
https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
Pets
Mystic Pet Resort & Spa
1775 Bixlers Ferry RdPet boarding, grooming, and pet daycare.
Local Dining
Several dining options from a formal dining room to a casual pub.
https://mimslyninn.com/dining/
34 locals recommend
Mimslyn Inn
401 W Main StSeveral dining options from a formal dining room to a casual pub.
https://mimslyninn.com/dining/
Coffee shop with sandwiches and pastries. Featuring an espresso bar and beer and wine.
http://ggrounds.com/
85 locals recommend
Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe
24 E Main StCoffee shop with sandwiches and pastries. Featuring an espresso bar and beer and wine.
http://ggrounds.com/
Eclectic comfort food.
https://moonshadowsonmain.com/
Due to Covid-19 they are requiring reservations for dine in services.
33 locals recommend
Moonshadows Restaurant
132 E Main StEclectic comfort food.
https://moonshadowsonmain.com/
Due to Covid-19 they are requiring reservations for dine in services.
Dan's Steak House
8512 US-211Great steaks, a valley tradition.
Offers a variety of unique sandwiches, salads, and soups.
https://westmainmarket.com/
47 locals recommend
West Main Market
123 W Main StOffers a variety of unique sandwiches, salads, and soups.
https://westmainmarket.com/
Wine bar and shop serving food as well.
https://www.thevalleycork.com/
41 locals recommend
The Valley Cork
55 E Main StWine bar and shop serving food as well.
https://www.thevalleycork.com/
Authentic Mexican food.
https://www.ranchoviejomexicanrestaurant.com/
31 locals recommend
Rancho Viejo
709 E Main StAuthentic Mexican food.
https://www.ranchoviejomexicanrestaurant.com/
Drinks
Local craft brewery using locally grown and sourced ingredients.
https://www.hawksbillbrewing.com/
70 locals recommend
Hawksbill Brewing Co
22 Zerkel StLocal craft brewery using locally grown and sourced ingredients.
https://www.hawksbillbrewing.com/
Local distillery making whiskey and wine with local ingredients. May also have locally grown meat available.
http://www.riverhilldistillery.com/
22 locals recommend
River Hill Distillery
356 Ruffners Ferry RdLocal distillery making whiskey and wine with local ingredients. May also have locally grown meat available.
http://www.riverhilldistillery.com/
Offers local wine tasting and accommodations for larger groups with a reservation.
http://www.wisteriavineyard.com/
59 locals recommend
Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
1126 Marksville RdOffers local wine tasting and accommodations for larger groups with a reservation.
http://www.wisteriavineyard.com/
Tasting room offering wine from Barren Ridge Vineyards with indoor and outdoor seating options. Beautiful views!
https://castlevineyardsva.com/
24 locals recommend
Castle Vineyards
2220 Mims RdTasting room offering wine from Barren Ridge Vineyards with indoor and outdoor seating options. Beautiful views!
https://castlevineyardsva.com/
Includes a tasting room in a civil war era barn. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy a glass of wine on the beautiful property.
https://www.shenandoahvineyardsva.com/
46 locals recommend
Shenandoah Vineyards
3659 S Ox RdIncludes a tasting room in a civil war era barn. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy a glass of wine on the beautiful property.
https://www.shenandoahvineyardsva.com/
Rainbow Hill
2547 US-211Beer and wine sales as well as food and trinkets
http://www.rainbow-hill.com/
The only place to get liquor to go. 540-743-3880
Jamesway Plaza (by the Food Lion)
1412 US Hwy 211 West
Luray, VA 22835
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110 General DriveThe only place to get liquor to go. 540-743-3880
Jamesway Plaza (by the Food Lion)
1412 US Hwy 211 West
Luray, VA 22835