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Things to see in Luray (United States): 14 places and when to go
Luray is a town in United States, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (10), Hiking (10), Nature (2). The best known are Luray Caverns, Neighbor Mountain and Massanutten Trail. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.7399, -78.4375
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (10) · Hiking (10) · Nature (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 425 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Neighbor Mountain, at 832 m.
What to see in Luray
The places in and around Luray, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Luray CavernsNature9.4 km
- Neighbor MountainPart of Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, US8.3 km
- Massanutten TrailNational Recreation Trail in George Washington National Forest8.2 km
- Above the riversedgeMountains · Hiking2.7 km
- Angler, drifter, paddlerMountains · Hiking9.4 km
- ashleyrose on the riverMountains · Hiking3.1 km
- Blue Shepherd SpiritsBrewery8.9 km
- Christopher's riverside cabinsMountains · Hiking2.7 km
- hook, line and sinkerMountains · Hiking4.5 km
- mountain view retreatMountains · Hiking1.4 km
- Muse VineyardsWinery14 km
- Sundance SpectacularMountains · Hiking3.5 km
- The jive/ the shuckMountains · Hiking2.7 km
- the river lureMountains · Hiking9.4 km
When to go to Luray
The best time to visit Luray is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:33
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:42
- JulBest time14:27
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Luray
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 425 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stanley13 places20 km
- Sperryville10 places21 km
- Front Royal8 places29 km
- Star Tannery6 places41 km
- Harrisonburg, Virginia10 places50 km
- Winchester, Virginia51 places54 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Luray?
The best known: Luray Caverns, Neighbor Mountain, Massanutten Trail. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Luray?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Luray?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 425 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Luray as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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