Cooter's Place - Luray

Great burger and onion rings. I consider it a decent value with large portion of o-rings. Sweet tea was fresh, not bitter. Busy place on a early spring Saturday afternoon. The museum and friendly greetings are free so be sure to get some lunch or icecream. You'll love it.

A wonderful place to go and enjoy reliving the good old boys beating those bad guys in the end and having a love for old cars and good old fashioned justice doesn't hurt either. The restaurant has delicious locally sourced food options and visiting the museum is free for everyone.. the band is amazing and extremely talented. Our visit was spent enjoying the nostalgia, music, food and beautiful cars. They don't make them like that anymore. You can get all kinds of merchandise in the gift shop that you can't get anywhere else. I got a hat signed by cooter.

This place is as cool as it gets! Friendly staff, excellent memorabilia and gift shop. It's easy to get lost looking at the museum... This place is worth your time, and I'll definitely be going back!

This was a great stop on our way to Luray Caverns. We got to enjoy taking our time to check out everything. My son loved the cars and they have a nice gift shop!

What a fun place. We didn't eat, just visited the gift shop and museum. The staff were so friendly and helpful. What a great walk down memory lane!

If you were ever a fan of The Dukes of Hazzard, this place is 100% worth the trip. Cooter’s Garage in Luray brings back all the memories. You get to see the General Lee up close, along with Daisy Duke’s Jeep and lots of memorabilia that’ll take you straight back to Hazzard County. They’ve got a great little museum filled with photos, props, and behind-the-scenes stories. We even got to watch a live bluegrass band perform while we were there, which added the perfect touch of Southern charm to the whole experience. There’s also a restaurant on-site if you want to grab a bite, and they host all kinds of events throughout the year. Sometimes the actual cast shows up — like Ben Jones (Cooter), Tom Wopat (Luke), and Catherine Bach (Daisy). I’m definitely planning to come back when one of the stars is scheduled to appear. We left with some souvenirs and big smiles. If you’re into classic TV, cars, country music, or just want to do something fun and different, Cooter’s is a great stop. I really had a good time there and can’t wait to go back.

A fun, nostalgic stop – worth the visit! We swung by Cooter’s Place in Luray on a weekend drive and I’m so glad we did. The whole place is packed with nostalgia—tons of photos and memorabilia that bring back all the Dukes of Hazzard vibes. There was a live band playing when we were there, which added such a fun, down-home feel to the whole experience. The kitchen was cranking out some seriously good smashburgers—super tasty and hit the spot. We also tried the banana pudding; definitely on the pricey side, but no regrets—it was delicious! There’s also a wide selection of souvenirs if you’re looking to bring something home. It was a little tricky to find parking since it’s such a popular spot, but once we got in, it was well worth the effort. Overall, a great little place to stop, take in the atmosphere, grab a bite, and enjoy some live music. Would definitely stop in again!

For die hard Dukes of Hazard fans this will be great. Cool to see the museum and exhibits, but there isn't a lot to do here. The Cafe food is your average road side type food and serves a purpose. They do have LIVE music on weekends (we came on a weekday) for two hours Sat/Sun and often host celebrities from the show during the year and other events. I think it's definitely worth 4 stars on event days for sure. However, we came midweek and it was just the museum and gift shop to see.

This is an absolute MUST VISIT! My husband had never seen the Dukes of Hazard so I made him watch some before we came but if you know anything about it, this place is a great time. It's totally free to visit (of course you will spend money because they have awesome stuff here) and it is so much fun. They have a museum inside and cars related to the show as well as tons of photo ops outside. They have lots of souvenirs and cute items to buy and a restaurant as well. We wanted to have lunch there but we were a bit too early and we're feeling breakfast so we got some of "Daisy's Banana Pudding" to go and let me tell you, it was the best banana pudding I have ever had! Fresh bananas and definitely made with love. I also got myself a new T-shirt (pictured) but most importantly, we just had a nice time. The staff was really friendly and I highly recommend stopping in here if you get a chance.

If you grew up in the 70s, watching the Dukes of Hazzard, you have to stop in what a wonderful place! There's no pushy sales people just a lot of good memories and fun things to see and do. Little Café is fun. The bathrooms are clean. The store has everything you can ever imagine Dukes of Hazzard. . The museum is so much fun to relive childhood along with the parking lot full of cars from the Dukes of Hazzard show . Don't forget to visit all the caverns seven bins, River Park and everything that the northern Shenandoah Valley has to offer

Basic diner counter food but good service! Fun place with a whole store and shows that apparently happen though we weren't there to see one. A different little place that I've been going to since I was a kid!

Okay folks gotta admit grew up digging Daisy Duke. Who didn't? The Duke Boys, Roscoe, and Boss Hog were quite entertaining. If you wanted a "wow" moment, look at Boss Hog's Wikipedia page. Cooter was fun too, and kudos to him for the spot. It's a decent attraction, and friendly folks. This is what an opinion is, could be defined as a "tourist trap." It's really limited to Gen X and older. Even though it was nice to see cars, and exhibits from the show, as expected tshirts and other merchandise is expensive. Props to Cooter and all involved. It's worth stopping by once, but second trip was bored. If in area visit it.

The food not so much but the nostalgia was epic. Had so much fun remembering one of my early memories.

Just a good ole' boy...iconic pit stop in Luray to see the Dukes of Hazard car and fill up on snacks or a meal! Such a fun souvenir shop and gift store! Come on in and set a spell!

Great place for a photo op. Large selection of T - Shirts too. Very warm and friendly greeting as you walked in the door. As a northerner ( I was on vacation) I'm really not used to that and it always makes me feel hopeful that there are still a lot of really genuinely nice people out there.

(It's been a few months and I almost forgot to cuff and stuff this one.) If you're above a certain age, this place is a USDA Grade A nostalgia trip. To keep it simple, Cooter's has three parts: 1. Daisy's Diner which I believe does sandwiches and some type of BBQ. 2. A ridiculous amount of merch. 3. The museum (which if you're a fan of the show is really all that matters). A few random thoughts: * We showed up midweek in August and it was a ghost town. Maybe four other people the 90 minutes we were there. * This place is truly free. You can walk into the merch area, turn hard right and enjoy the museum portion, not buy a thing and it's all good. * While not terribly large, everything from the show that you would want to be here is. Two General Lees, Cooter's Tow Truck, Boss Hogg's Caddy, Daisy's Jeep, tons of pictures, props, etc. from the show. And apparently every Saturday from 1pm-3pm, Ol' Cooter himself shows up and does a free concert. With that said, this is not a destination stop unless you're a hard-core fan of the show (and if you are, you've probably already been here as Cooter's in one form or another has been around for a while and there are two other locations in Tennessee). This is more like if you're going to one of the caverns and are in the area or if you're rolling by on 81 and are interested in an hour-ish diversion, hit it. (Fwiw, if you're into Yee Yee culture, Cooter's website has got you covered. cootersplace.com/shop-rebel/?page=1)

Pancakes are amazing. Great place for breakfast! Would go again. Museum was worthy of a visit. Bought a lot of merch!

Delightfully kitschy for those who grew up watching the Dukes of Hazzard while their parents watched Dallas on the main living room TV. This FREE mini-museum has a ton of artifacts, especially the cars from the show as well as other memorabilia. The starts of the museum is the decked out kids room and the cars. Of course the General Lee is there, but so is the Grey Ghost racer that Cooter drove Asking with his junk hauler, the Dixie Jeep And Boss Hog's ride with genuine long horns mounted in the front. The coolest thing g though I learned is that Cooter", in real life after the show as statesman and an even was the recipient of the Order of St Maurice. Worth the moment to stop in if you are a fan as this is free to the public and nicely done.

Cool place. We stopped as kind of a joke but growing up in the 80s and Dukes of Hazzard was without a doubt my favorite show. Glad we stopped! This place is cool with a nice collection of memorabilia. It's not the Guggenheim but it's a neat local stop.

Probably one of the best places we visited on our way from Va to Cali! Live music, great museum! We took lots of pictures!!

We grew up watching dukes of hazzard and when we drove past this museum on way to caverns we knew we had to check it out!! Great memorabilia! I loved seeing the cars from the show and all the pictures of the crew. You can purchase a few items that were signed or just grab a magnet or tshirt.. all the phrases from the theme song were on the merchandise.. very interesting!!it's free of charge so totally affordable! Brought back lots of memories too

If you're looking to break up your drive, a dukes of hazard lover, or just want some entertainment this is a must stop! The collection of memorabilia from the TV series is pretty cool to see in person. When we arrived there was a live band playing and quite the number of people watching. Their eclectic souvenirs are quite entertaining!

Awesome stop here on a whim. Loved this show as a kid and boy did this place bring back some memories. All the cars were here! If you're a fan of the show at all, it's worth a small stop. It's free and I'm sure you'll find something fun to bring home with you.

Exactly what it's meant to be! Not a restaurant. Nice gift shop and quick snacks, perfect rest stop while passing by.

What a fun place! Great atmosphere and really neat collection of memorabilia from signed souvenirs at a reasonable price like $20 for a autographed baseball cap to stuff from the movie set! A friend told me about it and I'm glad I stopped in. Oct 4, restaurant was being renovated so I can't rate that part.

Nice little tourist stop, especially if you are fans of the Dukes of Hazard. The Dukes museum is really cool.

Who the heck knew there was a museum in Virginia dedicated to The Dukes of Hazard. Totally in love with that show. We went bright and early on a Monday after Easter. No one there. BONUS!!!

We have driven by the Cooters Garage billboards on I-81 for years and always talked about stopping in. We FINALLY did and IT WAS AWESOME! We've been to the Dukes museum in Nashville but this one is SO much better! There is no admission fee - which is so hard to find these days! Like most people our age we grew up on the Dukes of Hazzard and we've seen every episode. Walking inside took us back to our childhood. The garage, and exact replica of the TV set, had every vehicle from the show. On Saturdays between 1pm - 3pm Cooters Band, with Cooter himself, puts on a free concert. The band was absolutely amazing. The female singer, Lisa, has an INCREDIBLE voice! On Sunday afternoons they have a bluegrass band. Every other Sunday morning they also do a gospel service. The setup to watch the music is great - you feel like you're sitting in someone's living room watching a jam session. They have a gift shop to purchase shirts, stickers, cups/mugs, hats, and other unique "Dukes" items. The prices didn't seem to be higher than other stores even though they could probably charge more. They also have a small diner/deli attached that includes Daisy's Dairy Bar - serving delicious ice cream. If you're in the area and you're a Dukes of Hazzard fan this is a MUST STOP!

Maybe it's just my personal opinion, but I really didn't like this place. It was covered in confederate flags. The museum was free, but I never really watched the show. There was also live music... the only lyrics I heard mentioned welfare in a joking manner. My sons got a good laugh and enjoyed their milkshakes, but I really see no reason to go back.

Great Place to visit with the kids. Sure does bring back memories!! Ice cream was wonderful as well LOL

We were looking for a cheap and decent place to grab a bite for lunch, and that's exactly what we found. This Dukes of Hazzard themed eatery pushes all my nostalgia buttons. The Boy and I both got The Boss Hogg - a grilled cheese and barbecue sandwich. It comes with a bag of chips, though there appears to have been an upcharge for getting the Route 11 chips; totally worth it. Two bottles of sweet tea, of course. My Darling Bride got the Enos- a grilled cheese with bacon and tomatoes. I'm sorry- "maters." Also a side of tater salad. Bottle of water for her. Total was $28. I've paid more and gotten no better. And them other places didn't have any picture of Daisy Duke, neither!

If you grew up watching this show, it's a must stop! Very clean and tons of stuff to look at. Can even sit and watch a documentary of the shows history. Lots of merchandise if you're a die hard fan. Has a little burger and ice cream place attached .

If you're close by, or passing through the area, and a fan of the Dukes, this is the place! Awesome! The Dukes of Hazzard museum is free, which is a superb deal! A decent selection of things to see and stuff to buy, a few items signed by "Cooter" for sale. Was greeted by an elderly gentlemen with a Navy hat. "Welcome to Cooter's", he said. As a Navy man myself, I wish I would've interacted with him. Too bad Cooter (Ben Jones) wasn't around though. At some point, I'd enjoy visiting the locations in Pigeon Forge and Nashville, Tennessee. If I'm in the area, I will stop by again! I'll watch the FB page for interesting happenings! I would love to get my genuine Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox and DVD collection signed!

I am a huge fan of the Dukes of Hazzard, so Cooters is like a playground for me. They have a museum of memorabilia from the show, everything from props in the show to the vehicles. The store has everything that a Dukes of Hazzard fan could want. My only complaint is I can't help myself and always buy an arm full of souvenirs. They do have a diner there, but unfortunately it is only open Friday to Sunday. If you are a fan, it is a stop you can not miss. If your not a fan of the show its probably not for you. On the flip side, the beautiful country surrounding Cooters is stunning! So you won't be disappointed either way. Yee-Haw!!!!!

What an amazing stop in Luray!! As some Dukes of Hazzard fans, this place is quite a treat. All of the employees are super friendly, and the museum itself is great! I'm also a sucker for a great gift shop, so you can imagine how much I spent in here, lol.

Awesome place to bring back the memories of the Duke boys, Uncle Jesse, Cooter and Daisy...by the way Cooter ( Ben Jones) stopped in and joined Cooter's Garage Band..., just an awesome atmosphere!!

ow could you not love this place. We started out with breakfast at Daisy's Diner. Food was great, portions were very generous, prices were perfect. They do need a little better ventilation though, no complaining, just a suggestion. After breakfast, we perused into the gift shop and then to the museum. Talk about taking a trip back in time. I wish I had a 1/4 of the dukes stuff I had growing up :-(. Thank You Mr. Jones for keeping the legacy alive and well. After going back in time, we went back to the gift shop and loaded up on some apparel. You cannot put a price on Hazzard wear, but their prices are very reasonable. even hit up the discount rack. I am sporting my Boars Nest shirt as I write this review. So after filling our bellies, reliving a childhood for a bit, and purchasing some merchandise to remember my childhood, we left very satisfied. You almost want to run and slide across your hood when getting to your car when leaving here. Please don't you are not as young as you used to be ! ! ! Keep it between the ditches ! ! ! I'm Out ........

We loved seeing all the vehicles and memorabilia. We were sad to show up around 4 to realize the diner closed at 2 :( but it was a beautiful day and we had a great time in the museum, garage and gift shop. Definitely want to go back and enjoy the diner.

In my youth Friday nights were spent watching the Dukes Of Hazard. We had Waylon Jennings playing on 8-Track in our car and we were allowed to carry a knife on our belt..... ah, the 80's. Cooter's is a solid homage to those days, from themed board games to themed Halloween costumes it's all there. Admission is free, but you'll be purchasing something before you leave. They say Cooter shows up on a regular basis, we missed him on our visit.

We were in an antique shop in Luray, VA and my girlfriend spotted a vendor with vinyl records. One of the records she purchased was one from John Schneider of "Dukes of Hazzard" fame. Someone at the shop mentioned that the actor who played "Cooter" (Ben Jones) has recently opened a place nearby. Nestled along a stretch of Highway 211 lies a magical place. This place is all about Dukes of Hazzard. If you're a fan of the show or any of its actors, this place is your Mecca. As we pulled into the parking lot, there she was.. the General Lee in all her orange glory. Come to find out, this particular car was one of four originally made for the series. They also had Cooter's tow truck and a police car from the show. As we walked up, I took a picture of my dog next to Cooter's tow truck and a very cordial man laughed and made the comment, "That's great." Come to find out his name is Frank. He and Debbie run the place. Now, when I say these people are nice, that is an understatement. I have to remember, this is the South and people are just a lot more genuine and friendly here. They offer a huge selection of t-shirts, hoodies, caps, decals, guitar picks, key chains, lighters and other trinkets from the show and their actors. The very reason I used to have a CJ7 Jeep was because (growing up) I had a HUGE crush on Daisy Duke - much more so than Farrah. Yes, they have a bunch of Daisy items. We bought a couple of shirts and I had the idea of putting a shirt on my dog and posting it on Facebook. Debbie (being the major dog lover that she is) told me that she was buying that shirt for my dog. How sweet was that? And as if that wasn't enough, Frank told us that he'd try to get my girl's record autographed by Ben Jones... and if they didn't get it done by the next day (when we were going home) that he'd ship it to us. WOW. These people are incredibly nice. I love this place and their staff. I highly recommend stopping by and checking things out. And I understand that they're going to open a diner at this location very soon. I am a huge fan!

Great pit stop for anyone that is a fan of the show!! Lots of memorabilia, souvenirs, and of course, The General Lee!! We ate at Daisy's too. The food was tasty, service was quick, and everyone there was very friendly. We will definitely be back!

Not for me as I've never seen the show nor do I think it's appropriate to have confederate propaganda at the register area - and I'm not talking about the Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia with the confederate flag. There were pamphlets that were so disturbing it made my blood boil. I went here because we were on our way to Skyline Drive and my bf was into the show when he was child. If you're a fan of the show, I guess it's alright. It has the cars and show memorabilia, you can also get in the orange car for $5 and take a picture. There is also Daisy's Diner next door but it looked closed, may not have been but the cashier didn't seem interested in taking questions as she was on her phone most of the time. I'm giving 2 stars because the cars were cool and I guess it was a big part of the show.

It is mainly a giftshop. It was nice to see all the old toys I had as a kid though. Could also use more parking.

So much fun! Great to see this stuff live. The cars are amazing and for as small as the place is the atmosphere bus awesome. Friendly staff too!

While the decor is often considered offensive (Confederate Flag), I still think it's an amazing place for any true fan of the original hit show. I was a young boy when the series was in its heyday and watched it every day after school. Not really knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised to find out the real Cooter owns the store and many of the cars on display were used in the actual show. Lots of great memorabilia other than just cars hang on the walls and there's a nice gift sho of course. I was glad we stopped in after my girlfriend spotted The General Lee on the side of the road while headed to Shenandoah.

Went for ice cream but found a whole lot more. Watched Dukes of Hazzard growing up. Got to sit in General Lee & police car of Rosco P. Coltrane. Pleasant surprise. Customer service good. Had the Cooter Sandwich-grilled pimento cheese with BBQ on top. Not bad.

We went to Cooter's Last Stand and had a blast! It was definitely a fun event! My son went missing and everyone acted quickly to get him found, scariest moment of my life. The officers and staff were amazing! He was found safe, thank heavens!

The nostalgia of the legion of memorabilia, the antique muscle cars, and the overall atmosphere wash over you the minute you walk in the door. I was quite surprised to see the amount of t-shirts and shot glasses for sale based on a 35+ year old TV show. Had lunch at the "diner" which was a short menu sandwich stand. The red beans and rice were flavorful, with lots of meat and beans. The grilled cheese sandwich was disappointing, with what tasted like pimento spread mixed with the cheese. Glad the "museum" was free. The meal was a bit overpriced, even if it had been at the same price as the museum.

Nothing wrong with this place. Nothing spectacular, but nothing wrong. Food was okay, the displays and gift shop are neat, clean restrooms, and apparently, a band plays next door. They were just setting up when I was there. A good place to pop in and stretch your legs. Kind of reminiscent of the old time roadside attractions. I don't think this is a Sunday lunch destination, but if you're hungry and in the area, stop by and get you a sammich and say hello to Cooter!

God bless Cooters, we wish them great success. We had the chili, corn chowder, red beans & rice, and biscuits with gravy. Unfortunately the only thing we didn't have to force down was the later. Not a destination place for food, at least not these items. Lots of souvenirs to chose from.

We had the Boss Hogg!!! Grilled cheese loaded with pulled pork!!!

Ben Jones Aka Cooter from Duke's of Hazard has built a 3 room palace of memerobelia. It's on the way to the Luray caverns. Worth a stop just for the kitch. Has a snack bar attached but hours are spotty. Clean bathroom and nice people.

What a great place to hang your hat for a song and a bite to eat!! We enjoyed the bluegrass concert and the bbq grilled cheese was amazing. Staff and everyone hanging out seemed like family! Thanks for a great stop on our trip!

On our way to Skyline Drive we saw the General Lee sitting outside this establishment. We flipped a U-Turn to have a look-see. Used to watch Dukes of Hazzard as a kid. Little did we know than "Cooter" from the show was there signing autographs inside. It's a small place chocked full of Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia, souvenirs, and antiques. This place is also a magnet for confederate flag enthusiasts. They were buying out every piece of confederate flag schwag they could find due to the recent controversy in the media. We were there for TV nostalgia. Didn't have cellular service out there, but Cooter's had free wifi, so we were able to check in. The gal behind the ice cream counter gave us the wifi password. :) They also sell soda in nostalgic bottles and there's a cook-to-order kitchen inside. The only restroom is a port-a-potty. There's a modest play structure for kids and parking out back.

Stumbled upon this opportunity to walk down memory lane. Spotting General Lee outside literally caused us to turn around. For anyone who grew up watching Dukes of Hazzard, great find with memorabilia and toys and even catching glimpse of gold old cooter himself. Yes, as others have noted, lots of confederate flags from the times so there's that

Cooters Place is a great way to get back in touch with the good ol boys of Hazzard County. We went in a Saturday when Cooter was there with his band. Great music and a nice crowd for the hour or so we listened. Afterwards Cooter signed autographs, taking with each person, telling stories and taking pictures. We never felt rushed and truly enjoyed our time with him and the rest of the staff there. Daisy's diner has great ice cream and the store is well stocked for all things Hazzard. Highly recommend you give it a visit and enjoy yourself!

Took a road trip from Andover NJ to Dallas Tx and in the way stopped in. Couldn't resist when we saw the sign. Piece of childhood right there. Cooter is usually in every Saturday to meet and greet guests....except the one Saturday we stopped in, still was great seeing the 01, and all the nostalgia back to a simpler happier time when The Good ole Boys always won and the bad guys got caught