We heard that the Dukes of Hazzard inspired museum/diner had recently opened in Luray Virginia. It is named "Cooter's" after the name of the mechanic on the show. We were excited to arrive just before a big storm was set to come through. We were a bit disappointed with the Daisy's Diner because really it was just a convenience store with some good food choices.
We ordered our food and sat down to wait for them to call our names. Now that I think about it, I don't ever recall Daisy ever being in a diner on the show. I only recall her walking around in her super short cut off blue jeans tempting the hearts of all the males on and off the show. The food was good but it seriously lacked in diner. Buyer Beware.
I didn't take a picture of the museum itself or the gift shop. I wish I had. The museum itself other than the replica of Cooter's garage was basically a collection of Dukes of Hazzard toys that was what looked like a scrounged up collection from a lucky flea market seller. They did have a giant screen TV playing the show so it was fun to see that silly show again. (and now that I've seen it- how offensive it was!)
The last bit was the gift shop. This is the money maker for the whole place. $6 for a cheap keychain? Um, I'll pass. I noticed that the most of the could be offensive confederate flag stuff (including bikini) was in a small section in the back. Everything else was average gift shop stuff- shot glasses, $12 plastic waterbottles, tshirts, hoodies and the must have coffee mug.
We had hoped to be there for a couple hours, but even with eating our lunch we were in and out in about hour to hour and a half. Not the day trip experience we were expecting.
I'm glad we went though. I'm sure they'll stay in business cause where else can you see an authentic Dukes of Hazzard Fun Tunnel????
Until Next Time.
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