You have a guide who gives a history of the caverns. There is a series of lights that are turned on and off as the groups move forward, so it's hard to say how large the cavern is. The effect of this, though, is that you want to make sure that you stay with the group and not straggle behind. It also fills you with expectation of what is coming up ahead. I didn't expect it to be so large and tall. The walk goes up and down several times. It's not anything too strenuous, but it is a nice long tour. We never got a sense of claustrophobia because of the size of the caverns. If you go to the area in the summer, you definitely want to visit the caverns, which are nice and cool inside. All in all, it is a very different kind of scenic wonder that is highly enjoyable and fascinating.

The outdoor maze is also a fun side trip located next to the parking lot for Luray Caverns. The cost is $5 for adults to do the maze.

This cavern has some underground lakes (small) which beautifully reflect the formations above them. There is also a "Great Stalagpipe Organ" in the cavern which I believe is unique. The music is played by each key being connected to formations throughout the cavern (each of which plays a different note). The guides do not play the organ, however, but a computer. The guides point out some of the formations used to play the instrument.

Also included in the cave admission is a Car and Carriage Caravan Museum; which has over 140 transportation-related items dating back to 1725. This collection of cars, buggies, etc., is worth seeing. There is also a large maze, and a pretty bell tower near the cavern.