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Skyline Caverns Cruise, with lunch

A cavern tour has been ODCC's first cruise of the year for the last 2 years. It's a great March trip because the weather doesn't matter much. Thirty degrees, or 80, the caverns hover around 50 degrees all year round. We did Luray 2 years ago, and Shenandoah last year, so we'll hit Skyline this time.

Skyline is smaller, but more natural and less commercial than Luray, and runs much smaller tour groups so you get to see everything without a bunch of people in the way. Skyline Caverns is one of the few places in the world which hosts anthodite formations. These unique crystals spread in all directions, actually defying gravity. The Chandelier is the largest and oldest anthodite known to man. Note:  you can get a dicount coupon for admission to the cave here:
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We'll spend about an hour touring the cave, then take some time to visit the gift shop and tour the other attractions, if the group desires. Then we'll head to the nearby Vibrissa Beer (and restaurant) for lunch. The club has hit Vibrissa several times, and always enjoyed the food and environment. If it's a nice day, we can sit outside. Vibrissa is located at 122 E Main Street in Front Royal.

After lunch, you're welcome to walk down the street to the Virginia Beer Museum. Who knew?



On March 24th, We will meet in the 7 Eleven parking lot on Lee Highway in Gainesville at 9:00. The 7-Eleven is just off Lee Highway at 7501 Webb Dr, Gainesville, VA. We will leave promptly at 9:15 for the ~ 1 hour and 15 minute cruise via Rt 211, Rt 688 (the 'Tail of the Lizard'), and Rt. 55. 

Google Maps directions are available here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R9YhzAeq9DFeQrjT7



If you want to meet us there, please let the events coordinator know. The caverns are at 10344 Stonewall Jackson Hwy in Front Royal.

When:
Sunday, March 24, 2024, 9:00 AM until 1:30 PM
Where:
We'll meet at the 7 Eleven in Gainesville before driving to the caverns.
7-Eleven
 7501 Webb Drive
Gainesville, VA  20155
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Bob Meyer
Category:
Club Event
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Attendees pay for their own charges