Best 41 things to do in Grottoes, VA

Walk about a mile through Grand Caverns in 70 minutes

Rent a John E Painter Park shelter from 8am to dusk for your group

Cave with a guide in dark Fountain Cave with route options

Tackle a challenging 3–4 hour caving expedition in Fountain Cave

Walk Grand Caverns by candlelight and dig into its 1800s history

Play two action-packed games in one hour for unforgettable group fun

Step inside an inflatable sphere for active group games

Ride Chiswell Farm trails, then head to the tasting room

Walk through Civil War chambers marked by the soldiers who lived there

Private guided horseback ride through Veritas Vineyard in 90 minutes

Take a private guided horseback ride with time for a cider tasting after

Create an 11x14 canvas painting with step-by-step guidance

Make a white-oak basket with a local artisan in Shenandoah

Build your own three-stop Afton beverage outing with round-trip transportation

Build your Route 151 itinerary with four flexible tasting stops

Build a Route 231 day with three winery, brewery, or dining stops

Build your own four-stop Crozet beverage route with round-trip transportation

Wood-Fired Sauna, Cold Tubs, and Riverfront Community

Build your own Charlottesville wine and brewery route with a private driver

Plan a private, driver-led tasting route through Charlottesville’s local drink scene

Choose your Charlottesville tasting stops and leave the driving to a private van

Crawl historic cave trails at Grand Caverns with optional climbing and obstacles

Pool access all season in Grottoes, May 23–Sept 7, 2026

Learn cave geology with a certified Park Ranger at Grand Caverns