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Luray Caverns is the largest commercial cave system in the eastern United States. Discovered in 1878 by four local men, its size and features attract visitors from around the world and have led to its designation as a National Natural Landmark. The caverns are 164 feet below ground and stay at a temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. There are amazing stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, mirror pools, and flowstones, but the central attraction is the Great Stalacpipe Organ, a natural lithophone, which is a musical instrument created from stone. When struck, it makes a sound similar to that of a xylophone. The Great Cavern is large enough that weddings have been performed in it. The guided cavern tour is a trek of 1.5 miles, which takes 45 minutes to an hour.

Sneakers are recommended for best grip on the stones, and the attraction is not accessible to those with limited mobility.

Luray Caverns
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