Luray Caverns, in Virginia is a great cave to visit. If you’ve never been to a cave before, this is a great introduction to caves. The 1 1/2 mile tour lasts an hour or so. It is 54° year round. It is electrically lighted.
The stalactites, stalagmites and other formations in Luray Caverns are made of calcite crystal. Many are pure, white crystals. Others are tinted pink, red or yellow from iron oxide, black from manganese dioxide or blues and greens from copper.
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Dream Lake in Luray Caverns
Dream Lake is so still, it reflects the stalactites, creating the illusion of seeing to a deep bottom. Actually, the water in the spring is only about 20” deep.
Wishing Well in Luray Caverns
Wishing Well creates the opposite illusion. It looks only a few feet deep, but is actually much deeper.
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Saracen’s Tent
One of the most beautiful cave draperies in the world.
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Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns
Strikers tap stalactites to create musical notes.
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Fried Eggs
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Pluto’s Ghost
A pure white calcite pillar
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