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INN OF THE SHENANDO
138 E. Main St
Luray, Virginia

Big Meadows Lodge
Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive
Luray, Virginia

Woodruff House
330 Mechanic St
Luray, Virginia

Mimslyn Inn Historic Hotels of
4011 West Main Street
Luray, Virginia

Days Inn Luray Shenandoah
138 Whispering Hill Rd
Luray, Virginia

CARDINAL INN BY SILVER STAR
1005 E Main Street
Luray, Virginia

BEST WESTERN INTOWN OF LURAY
410 West Main St
Luray, Virginia

Skyland Resort
Milepost 41 7 42 5 Skyline Drive
Luray, Virginia

Mayneview B&B
439 Mechanic St
Luray, Virginia


Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.



Things To Do

Luray has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Luray brings musicians together and finding your local musical instrument shop can be a great way to get to try new and used guitars. Be sure to start your search downtown if you are looking to upgrade, trade-in or add to your collection.

Luray keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

kristin Cutler
It's so cute and quaint.

Caren Murphy
Cute shops, great crab cakes, friendly.

Deborah
Jacksonville is utterly charming! I love browsing Terra Firma and Pickety Place, eating delicious Umi Sushi, and sitting under the amazing wisteria in the Bella Union garden. I always go to the library in that sweet little building, where Lauren the librarian knows me by name (and recommends good books). The Good Bean people are awfully nice, and even the clerks at Umpqua Bank are especially kind and friendly. Best little downtown ever!

Darcie Maassen
I love Downtown because I love the beautiful historic buildings. It's a very pretty area aesthetically. I also appreciate the great variety of delicious dining within a small area. Favorites include Capers, Pomodori, Paisanos, Bricktowne Brewery, Elements Tapas bar, Porters, Larks and 4 Daughters. They are all within 4-5 blocks!

Kristin Miller
Things you can't find anywhere else


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