Family Fun
A rescue zoo, a hedge maze, a drive-in theatre and a lake park with a playground, plus indoor options for rainy days around Luray and the Shenandoah Valley.
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Luray Zoo — A Rescue Zoo
A small rescue zoo with more than 60 reptile exhibits and an outdoor petting-zoo area. Outdoor Solo With Kids
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Cooter’s Luray
A free Dukes of Hazzard museum with a themed store, restaurant, and scheduled live music. Food Available Indoor Live Music
Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
A one-acre hedge maze with about half a mile of pathways at the Luray Caverns complex. Outdoor Couples With KidsMore family fun
Explore More Discovery Museum
A hands-on indoor children's discovery museum in downtown Harrisonburg.
Historic Route 11 Drive-In Theatre
A reopened, two-screen drive-in under new ownership — the best "what do we do at night" answer in the region, with a playground and pet-friendly policy.
Lake Arrowhead
A Town park with a one-mile trail, fishing, playground, and picnic shelters — swimming is not permitted.
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Massanutten WaterPark
An indoor waterpark that runs year-round, with a seasonal outdoor wave pool — the region's biggest rainy-day option, priced accordingly.
White Oak Lavender Farm & Purple WOLF Vineyard
A working lavender farm with goats, sheep, and a vineyard tasting room — genuinely great for families, best during the June–July bloom.
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