Luray Caverns
A large show cave in the Shenandoah Valley with a self-guided route on 1.25 miles of paved, step-free walkways — one of the few big caves you can visit in a wheelchair.
Luray, VA, 54°F inside, from $36
Caves in Virginia
8 caves in Virginia run public tours. Here is what each one is like and how to visit.
Updated 2026-10-22. 7 of 8 checked in full against official sources.
Shenandoah Caverns
A cave in Quicksburg, Virginia with hour-long guided tours at 56°F; wheelchairs can reach about 80% of the route with a helper.
Quicksburg, VA, 56°F inside, from $34.00
Skyline Caverns
A cave in Front Royal, Virginia with one-hour guided tours, billed as the closest natural wonder to Washington, DC.
Front Royal, VA, from $30
Dixie Caverns
A cave near Salem, Virginia with 45-minute to hour-long guided tours and 342 stairs, open year-round alongside a campground.
Salem, VA, 55°F inside, from $18
Endless Caverns
A seasonal cave in New Market, Virginia with 75-minute guided tours of just under a mile at 55°F, open late March to mid-November.
New Market, VA, 55°F inside, from $30
Grand Caverns
A cave in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with daily 70-minute walking tours for ages 3 and up, plus spelunking trips and an underground cinema.
Grottoes, VA, from $29
Gap Cave
A cave in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park with about 18 miles explored, of which half a mile on three levels is shown on seasonal ranger-led tours.
Virginia
More caves to visit
We're still confirming the visitor details for these. Their official sites have current prices and hours.
Caverns at Natural Bridge
Privately operated
Virginia caves side by side
| Cave | Inside | Adult ticket | Run by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luray Caverns | 54°F | $36 | Privately operated |
| Shenandoah Caverns | 56°F | $34.00 | Privately operated |
| Skyline Caverns | not yet checked | $30 | Privately operated |
| Dixie Caverns | 55°F | $18 | Privately operated |
| Endless Caverns | 55°F | $30 | Privately operated |
| Grand Caverns | not yet checked | $29 | Privately operated |
| Caverns at Natural Bridge | not yet checked | not yet checked | Privately operated |
| Gap Cave | not yet checked | not yet checked | National park / federal |
Questions people ask
How many caves can you tour in Virginia?
8 show caves run public tours. We leave out wild caves that are closed, gated or need a permit.
What should you wear in a cave?
Closed shoes with grip, because paths are often wet. Most caves stay between the high 40s and low 70s °F all year, so a light layer is enough.
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