Grand Caverns
5 Grand Cavern Road, Grottoes, VA 24441
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Grand Caverns, located at 5 Grand Cavern Road in Grottoes, Virginia, is a historic park and tourist attraction that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the oldest continually operating show cave in the United States. Discovered in 1804 by Bernard Weyer, Grand Caverns has been captivating visitors with its natural beauty for over two centuries.
The park features five shelters that are perfect for company picnics, corporate retreats, and even weddings. In addition to guided cavern tours, visitors can enjoy a round of mini-golf, hike or bike on scenic trails, and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the Shenandoah Valley.
The Grand Gift Shop, located in the official Grottoes Welcome Center, offers a wide selection of souvenirs, rocks, minerals, and educational books to help visitors remember their experience at Grand Caverns. The park also features a fitness trail with exercise stations, a playground, and areas for fishing.
Whether you're a history buff, nature-lover, or simply looking for a fun day out with friends and family, Grand Caverns has something for everyone. Come and explore the wonders both above and below ground at this National Natural Landmark in Virginia.
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Location & Phone number
5 Grand Cavern Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reviews
"I’m am so very in love with these caverns!! Our tour guide Aaron was very knowledgeable and shared my boyfriends and I’s humor!! We will be definitely back! I’m excited to hear all about the newly discovered part of the cavern!"
"Outstanding cave system with many rare shield formations. It has been "tamed" for easier tours, but still several low hanging areas and slippery paths so mind your head and step."
"The caverns themselves are marvelous. I’ve seen a lot of caves, and these were definitely at or towards the top of the list. We chose a walking tour, but “adventure tours” that go deeper into the caves are also available. Our tour guide, Diana, may have been the best tour guide I’ve had the pleasure of following in my entire life. At the beginning of the tour, a little girl expressed her apprehension. Without missing a beat, Diana called her over to a formation where she shone her flashlight and pointed out the sparkling calcite to help her see how magical (not scary) it was. She was upbeat, funny, projected well, and she answered every question asked of her. She kept things moving at a good pace (not too rushed, but quick enough that we could see as much as possible). She remembered that I had asked about helictites halfway through the tour, and she took special care to point out one as we exited (and of course gave a great explanation of the science behind them). She did a great job of balancing her commentary between the history and science of the caverns. She pointed out the imagined shapes and corresponding names (e.g. a “zoo” of animal-shaped rock formations), but she didn’t dwell on them to the point of tediousness the way I’ve some cave tour guides have done in my experiences elsewhere. Perhaps most importantly, it was thoroughly apparent that she loves caves and teaching people about them. Please give Diana a raise (and a laser pointer) ASAP!"
"This place has a great guided tour. Anna was so funny and informative. The pictures we got that day didn't do this place justice. Massive rooms of rocks that will blow your mind. 55 degrees so dress warm."
"Did the Rock Bottom Adventure tour with my wife. We had 3 guides to ourselves as we were only ones signed up that day. After getting our gear and instructions, we made our way up to the cave entrance. This is not your walk through tour. You are maneuvering around, sometimes crawling around and getting a bit dirty. There are some options as to the difficulty of the paths you travel. But the interior of the cave was incredible. The guides were great, very knowledgeable about the history of the cave, and felt very safe. Definitely make sure you have shoes with good tread and be prepared for some fun climbing and crawling around. Highly recommend."
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