Skyline Caverns is a show cave at 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway in Front Royal, Virginia. Its one-hour guided tour introduces the caverns’ geological history and formations, including anthodites, which the attraction says are found in few places worldwide.
- Location: 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630
- Tour: guided, about one hour
- Adult admission: $30; children ages 6–12: $15; children age 5 and under: free
Where Skyline Caverns is
Skyline Caverns sits on Stonewall Jackson Highway in Front Royal, making it an easy-to-locate stop when you’re planning things to do near Skyline Caverns or in town. Geologist Walter S. Amos discovered the caverns in 1937 after examining the surface topography.
The attraction’s distinctive underground formations are a central part of its appeal. Skyline Caverns identifies anthodites—delicate mineral formations—as a feature found in few places around the world.
The address is 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630. If you’re fitting the cave into a broader day in town, an itinerary for one day in Front Royal can help you plan the rest of your stops.
What visitors see on the tour
The guided cavern tour takes about one hour, and a guide explains the geological history of the caverns as you go. The attraction also highlights its anthodite formations, an uncommon feature that gives the tour a specific geological focus.
Rather than treating the visit as a self-guided cave walk, plan for a guided outing lasting about an hour. Reduced tour sizes depart every 30 minutes; check the official site before you go for current operating details.
How do you get from Front Royal to Skyline Caverns?
Skyline Caverns is about a 9-minute drive from Relax Inn Front Royal. For this visit, the inn offers two-star rooms for a Front Royal stay.
The attraction’s street address is 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630.
For local transport planning beyond this outing, this guide to getting around Front Royal covers ways to navigate the area.
Planning a visit
Published cavern-tour admission is $30 for adults ages 13 and older, $15 for children ages 6–12, and free for children age 5 and under. The attraction offers discounts of $2 on adult tickets and $1 on child tickets for armed-service personnel, AAA members, and seniors.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9 AM–4 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The official site says cavern tours do not require reservations and that tickets cannot currently be purchased online. Hours, prices, and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
There are other activities on the grounds: the miniature train costs $8 for ages 3 and older, while children under 3 ride free. It operates from spring through fall and closes in winter and during inclement weather. The Mirror Maze costs $8 for ages 5 and older, with free admission for children under 5; the nature trail is free.
Skyline Caverns publishes no mask requirement, though management encourages masks because of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. For questions, the attraction gives the numbers (540) 635-4545 and 800-296-4545.
FAQs
How long is the Skyline Caverns tour?
The guided cavern tour takes about one hour. A guide explains the caverns’ geological history during the tour.
Do you need a reservation for the cavern tour?
Reservations are not required, and tickets cannot currently be purchased online. Check the official site before you go for current ticket arrangements.
Are there activities besides the cave tour?
Yes. The grounds include a miniature train, a Mirror Maze, and a free nature trail. The train’s operating season and weather closures can affect availability.