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Tuesday 9:45am - 5pm Wednesday 9:45am - 5pm Thursday 9:45am - 5pm Friday 9:45am - 5pm Saturday 9:45am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

Melrose Caverns

Name: Melrose Caverns
Address: 6639 N Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, US
Telephone: +15404343500
Price range: $$

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Melrose Caverns offers guided tours through stunning underground formations with a focus on Civil War-era history in the Shenandoah Valley.

On-site event spaces are also available for weddings, celebrations, and private events. Book your tour today! The property was designated as a historic landmark in 2020 for its use in the Civil War by the Union soldiers here in the Shenandoah Valley. The principal building is a large limestone structure (the “Lodge”) originally constructed in 1928-29 as a Civil War museum and entrance facility for the Caverns. You can read and learn more about this historic location by following our link up above to our website. We offer tours of the caverns which you can book online at www.melrosecaverns.com

We also host weddings and events. Learn more at www.melrosecaverns.com/weddings

10/10/2026

It's another beautiful day for a wedding here at Melrose Caverns! Please note we will be closing early again today. Our last tour will depart at 1:00 pm.

See you all tomorrow!

10/07/2026

Love history (or rocks)? Love telling a good story? Want to spend your workday somewhere a little more interesting than an office?

Melrose Caverns is looking for tour guides to join our team!

✨ Lead guests through our historic caverns
📖 Share the stories of Melrose Caverns & its Civil War history
👋 Create a fun, memorable experience for visitors

Weekday availability is required. Additional weekend availability is a plus!

Interested? Send us a message or email [email protected]

10/03/2026

Happy Family Weekend Dukes! If you're looking to escape the rain this morning, we'll be open until noon.

Our last scheduled tour for the day leaves at 11am before we close for another wedding, but we'll be back in action tomorrow for our regularly scheduled tours.

09/29/2026

Welcome to the Melrose Caverns Food Tour!

Today's menu includes:

🥓 Cave Bacon
🍿 Cave Popcorn
🍦 Ice Cream
🍠 Sweet Potatoes
🥤 Soda Straws

The catch? None of it is edible.

Come see how many of these formations you can spot on your next tour!

09/26/2026

Wedding bells are ringing today at Melrose Caverns, which means we'll be closing early again! The last scheduled tour will depart at 1pm.

We'll see you back in the cave for our regularly scheduled tours tomorrow.

09/12/2026

Heads up! We’ll be closing early today (2pm) for a private event. The last scheduled tour will depart at 1pm.

We'll see you back in the cave for our regularly scheduled tours tomorrow!

08/21/2026

Wedding season is just around the corner and we think your wedding deserves a venue with a little more..... personality 😉💍

With a historic lodge, plenty of room to make the space your own, and—of course—a cave, here are 5 reasons couples love getting married at Melrose Caverns.

Want to see the space for yourself? Send us a message to learn more!

08/14/2026

Don't let a little rain put your plans on hold! While the world above gets a little soggy, Melrose Caverns stays dry, the temperature stays 55°, and the adventure stays on.

Turn your rainy day into a cave day! Book tickets at melrosecaverns.com

08/13/2026

Check out what we found in the archives!

This vintage brochure is from the days when the lodge was home to the Melrose Caverns Playhouse, which was operated by James Madison University (then Madison College).

Before the curtain rose, guests were invited to tour the caverns by candlelight before heading upstairs for an evening of live theater. Talk about a unique night out!

Do you remember the Playhouse? Or did a family member ever tell you stories about it? We'd love to hear them in the comments!

08/11/2026

During his visit to Melrose Caverns in 1862, Union soldier William P. Hugus left his signature behind — not once, not twice, but fifteen different times throughout the cave.

Was he making his mark? Showing off his handwriting? Just having a little fun exploring? We may never know… but his signatures are still waiting to be found more than 160 years later.

Your mission: Count how many times you can find “W.P. Hugus” during your next tour. Think you can beat your fellow cave explorers? 🔎

Address

6639 N Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:45am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:45am - 5pm
Thursday	9:45am - 5pm
Friday	9:45am - 5pm
Saturday	9:45am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15404343500

Website

http://www.melrosecaverns.com/

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