Attractions
LURAY CAVERNS
540-743-6551
P. O. Box 748, U. S. Highway 211 West, Luray, VA 22835
I-81, Exit 264
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Natural landmark. Largest caverns in the east,
with towering columns, rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, crystal clear
lakes, pools and world’s only Stalacpipe Organ.
PARKING: 8 wheelchair accessible parking spaces. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Sidewalk.
ENTRANCE: Front door of attraction. Marked with tactile strip and color
change. Handrails on left and right. Ramps provided. Entry doors, 36 inches
wide, easily open in and out with rail bar handle located 40 inches above
floor. Lift available in lobby. Steps marked with tactile strip and color
change. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in separate building. Turns to enter. Sink
height 34 inches. Pipes are wrapped. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches
high with room for lateral transfer. Accessible stall checked regularly for
obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Located beside rest room building.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
Special guide book for guests with disabilities.
For guests with hearing impairments, there are written scripts.
For guests with mobility impairments, there is a lift into the caverns
for manual wheelchair users only. Cavern paths are accessible, but some have
steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Paths are 1.25
miles long.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Located in food service area. Tables
for customers in wheelchairs.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 40 inches wide. Counters 38 inches high. Clerks assist
customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DS and AE. Hours:
9AM-7PM Summer, 9AM-4PM Winter. Admission: Adults $14, Senior Citizens (62+)
$12, children 7-13 $6.
Lodging
BIG MEADOWS LODGE AND SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
540-999-2221
Fax: 540-999-2011
www.visitshenandoah.com
P. O. Box 727 Luray, VA 22835
Milepost 51.0 on (Historic) Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space in front of Main Lodge
Building. Space 8 feet wide. Ramp area.
ENTRANCE: Ramp in place, 2 entry doors, 36 inches wide, easily open
out with clearly marked knob handle located 42 inches above floor.
FACILITIES: Lowered drinking fountain. Luggage handling available.
Non-smoking rooms. Menus and/or documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Lobby near dining room, registration office and
restaurant area. Door 36 inches wide, opens in. Turns to enter. Unisex or
companion assisted rest room. 19 inch toilet seat height, 16 inches between
commode and wall. Sink height 36 inches. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked
regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 wheelchair accessible rooms, each with 1 double bed,
and cot available. Bed on a frame with no obstruction beneath. Unnecessary
furniture removed upon request. 60 inch circular clearspace in room and in
bathroom. Bathroom door is 36 inches wide. Wheelchair accessible toilet is
19 inches high with room for lateral transfer. Grab bar in tub. Sink height
36 inches. Wrapped pipes. Handrail with toilet.
RESTAURANT: All tables accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Table height
32 inches, aisle width between tables is 42 inches.
SAFETY PROCEDURES: Wheelchair guests assigned to first floor rooms.
Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type,
in case of emergency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Most credit cards accepted. Check-out Noon.
Accessible Limberlost Trail at milepost 4.3, near Skyland.
SKYLAND SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
540-999-2211
Fax: 540-999-2231
P. O. Box 727 Luray, VA 22835 www.visitshenandoah.com
Milepost 41.7 on (Historic) Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space in front of Registration
Building. Space 8 feet wide. Accessible aisle 3 feet wide. Nearby ramps well
marked.
ENTRANCE: Ramp in place, handrails on left. 4 glass entry doors, 36
inches wide, easily open out with clearly marked knob handle located 42 inches
above floor.
FACILITIES: Ramp in place to enter meeting facilities. Signage printed
in recessed lettering. Menus and/or documents in large print on non-glossy
surface. Motorized lift in dining room. Lowered drinking fountains. Luggage
handling available. Non-smoking rooms available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In restaurant lobby. Doors 36 inches wide, open
in. Turns to enter. Two unisex or companion assisted rest rooms. 19 inch toilet
seat height, 16 inches between commode and wall. Sink height 36 inches. Wrapped
pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 4 wheelchair accessible rooms, each with 2 double beds,
and cots available. Bed on a frame with no obstruction beneath. Unnecessary
furniture removed upon request. 60 inch circular clearspace in room and in
bathroom. Bathroom door is 36 inches wide. Wheelchair accessible toilet is
19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer. Grab bar in tub. Sink height
36 inches. Wrapped pipes. Handrail with toilet.
RESTAURANT: All tables accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Table height
32 inches, aisle width between tables is 42 inches. Motorized lift in dining
room.
SAFETY PROCEDURES: Wheelchair guests assigned to first floor rooms.
Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type,
in case of emergency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Most credit cards accepted. Check-out Noon.
Some rooms with TV. Accessible Limberlost Trail at milepost 43, near Skyland.
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