Graves' Mountain Lodge - Picnic Pavilion — Attraction in Luray

It's beautiful and when they have their seasonal events it's beautiful, friendly, and full of fun. It just you can tell now economy has taken it's place at the mountain. It use to be you payed to park and other then making purchases it was free to do things (except pony rides). It was $2.00 up 5.00 for each child. That's costly if you have more than one child. But honestly I rather see a family enjoy Graves mountain with Graves family then say going to Kings Dominion. Family togetherness with nature is so...

The Apple Festival and the Fourth of July are traditions in our family to be at Graves Mountain. Yes, it's well attended but there is plenty of space for everyone. Apples and pumpkins and good food all for purchase. Music to be enjoyed at both events, there are picnic tables but bring your chairs to be sure of a seat. Bring your picnics if you'd rather. Depending on rainfall the Rose River is there to wade in, yep, a river to wade in. Go to their website for the extensive list of fun...

The location was very peaceful. The community was welcoming, but I was surprised at such a small scale. We did not see many people eating; however, enjoyed watching the cloggers and looking at the hand-made decorations. What made our drive worthwhile was little extras like the huge pile of hay and corn box was tons of fun for kids! Glad that there was no entrance and parking fee or might not have...