Getting to the Inn is almost as fun as being there!

We are located in Luray’s historic downtown and provide a perfect home base when exploring an impressive selection of recreational activities, major attractions, and cultural history throughout the area. Country roads and a rural landscape will lead you here - where charming downtowns featuring shops, festivals, performing arts, paved walking trails, museums and monuments are accessible all year round.

luray caverns
Located 0.9 miles away
Luray Caverns

A full-service attraction with gift shops, food options, museums, ropes course, and a one-acre garden maze.

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Located 9.8 miles away
Shenandoah National Park

Host to Skyline Drive and stretches from north to south along a 105-mile crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some 75 vista overlooks and 500 miles of hiking trails, including the famous Appalachian Trail, provide enthusiasts a national park experience complete with visitor centers, exhibits, and ranger programs.

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Located 3.5 miles away
Golfing

18-hole semi-private golf course boasting beautiful views from every hole and vantage point.

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Downtown Luray

Luray offers an impressive selection of shops and eateries located in historically restored buildings and within walking distance from the inn.

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Hiking

Trails for all abilities that lead to waterfalls, rock outcrops, and other forest and protected wilderness in Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest.

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Biking

Scenic rides on country roads or forested paths are available for all abilities.

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River Activities

Shenandoah River’s south fork flows through the entire length of the area, creating a playground for canoeing, tubing, fishing, and swimming. Local outfitters provide rentals and guided trips.

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Local Sporting Events

Town of Luray special events include activities at the Recreation Park, Lake Arrowhead, and the Luray Hawksbill Greenway.

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Luray Hawksbill Greenway
Luray Hawksbill Greenway

A designated Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail and Bird Sanctuary. Follow Hawksbill Creek along a 2-mile paved walking and biking loop with convenient entry and footbridge locations off Luray’s Main Street. A linear park with paved walking pathways, benches, and picnic tables that parallel the trout-stocked Hawksbill Creek.

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Civil War & Page County History

The Shenandoah Valley is often referred to as “the Breadbasket of the Confederacy.”

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Wine & Beer

Shenandoah Valley Spirits Trail and Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop provides organized visits to working farms specializing in wine, distillery and craft beer.

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Calendar of Events

Mimslyn event schedule and area event calendar.

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