Links to Local Arts & Artisans
- Arts & Artisans Gallery
- Cathie Miranda Potterylady
- Compass Tea Room
- Hawksbill Trading Company
- Page Valley Arts Council
- Page Valley Artisans Trail
- Performing Arts Luray
- Shenandoah Moon Jewelry, Beads & Fiber Arts
- The Art Space on 211
- Trackside Theater
Part II: The Edible Loop
Approximately .5 miles/30-45 minutes
From the Warehouse Art Gallery, 15 Campbell St., Luray.
The Warehouse Art Gallery, formerly Luray Supply Company b. 1910, is the home of many works of art by local and regional artists.
After browsing the gallery, go out the doors and turn right, turn right onto Campbell St. and walk down to “Tribute to a Champion Tree” by Chris Anderson in the E. Main St. parking lot.
A few steps farther and to the right is “Norfolk and Western Train Station 1940s” by Jennifer Bradt. This depot was restored and now houses the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, the Visitor’s Center and the Page County RR Club’s HO gauge model railroad and museum.
Walk out toward Main St. and to the left is Stephen’s Sugar Shack. Inside is a wall mural of a tropical island by Barbara Jennings, Tina Kible rand students of S&N Music & Art.
Leaving the Sugar Shack, proceed right on Main St. and as you pass Uncle Buck’s Restaurant look over your shoulder at “Singing Tower” by John Graves.
Cross the street before the RR tracks, walk up Tannery Rd. and you’ll spy another mural by Jennifer Bradt on the side of Turner’s Auto Body.
On the corner of E. Main St. and Tannery Rd. is Slye Pocket Park. Tucked inside this shady spot is “Virginia” by Weldon Bagwell. On this side of the street you will get another view of “Singing Tower” by John Graves.
The next stop is the now closed 55 East Main Brew & Grill. Inside you will find “Town of Luray Landscape” by Jennifer Bradt.
Continue to the right on E. Main St., walking toward the traffic signal at Broad St. Turn right at this corner onto N. Broad St. and you will see the mural “Ford” by Jennifer Bradt. This was the Ford Motor Co. building and is now occupied by Aramark. Across the street is “Skyline Drive” by Steven Jesse.
Return to Main Street and cross to the now closedArtisans Grill. “Blue Canoe on the Shenandoah” by Wes & Eileen Porter is located inside.
Next door is Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery, owned by Wes & Little Porter. The shop also houses local potter, Cathie Miranda, Potterlady. Shop is usually open Thursday – Sunday.
When you leave the Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery, turn right onto E. Main St. and continue back to Main Street Flavors.
OR, to continue on to Part III which you can either walk by turning left onto E. Main St when you leave the Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery, cross Broad St., pass Ruffner Plaza and arrive at Main St. and Hawksbill St., or you can return to the Warehouse Art Gallery (3054 US Hwy 211 West, Luray) and drive west on Main St, turn right onto Hawksbill St. and park in the public parking lot adjacent to N. Hawksbill St.
Part III: The Greenway Loop – This section is divided into A & B
Section A is approximately .75 miles/30-45 minutes.
Section B is an additional .5 miles/30 minutes.
Begin at 58 West Main St. at the corner of N. Hawksbill Street.
Section A
Proceed west on W. Main St. (to the right). On the Lionberger Building (102-106 W. Main St.) is “The Whitehouse Ferry” by Merle Hilscher.
Cross the street to the now closed McKim & Huffman Pharmacy, est. 1868 (219 W. Main St.) which was one of the oldest businesses in the town. Inside is an untitled mural by Judy Riggs.
Leave the building and turn right, east on W. Main St., proceed down the hill.
At S. Hawksbill St. turn right and then left into Ruffner Plaza. Turn north on the Greenway, to the Main St. overpass bridge. To your left you will see “Four Seasons in the Countryside” by Jennifer Bradt and behind the stage you will see “Picnic Times at the Ruffner Plaza” by Merle Hilscher.
Continue on Phase I of the Greenway, under the bridge, pass the parking lot, and you will see the building that houses Darkwood Manor in October and has the mural “Nature’s Tribute to 911” by Janet Scott. A few steps farther and there is the mural of Willow Grove Mill by Jennifer Bradt.
Continue up to Mechanic St. and stop in at the Farmer’s Market, May through October, Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Several local artists have booths at the market and musicians play at two different times while the market is open.
At this point you can continue to part III B, or return to your starting point by retracing your steps or turning left onto Mechanic Street, left at the next corner, N. Hawksbill St., then follow N. Hawksbill to W. Main St.
B) Cross Mechanic St. and continue north on the Greenway. After you have crossed the wooden bridge you will see the first ‘cistern’ with a deer painted on it. The next ‘cistern’ was painted by Girl Scout Troop 40612.
Under the Highway 211 bridge is “Hawksbill Critters Root for the Bulldogs” by Luray High School art class.
Additional Section B Option:
You can continue on the Hawksbill Greenway and there are 3 more painted ‘cisterns’: “We Can Help”, “Anime”, and “Bees & Butterflies”. This will add about a mile to your walk.
We Hope You Enjoy the Arts Trail!