Best 28 things to do in Grottoes, VA

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

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

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

Trace Civil War history through caverns marked by soldiers

Rent boats or tubes for the day and run your own shuttle and transport plan

Calm-water paddling with a beach stop on the Rivanna

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

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

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

Learn cave geology with a certified Park Ranger at Grand Caverns

Customize a private wine and brewery day trip with Sprinter van transport

Customize a private Charlottesville wine tour with pickup included

Build your own private wine or brewery day with pickup in the Charlottesville area

Customize a private Virginia wine-country outing with chauffeur-driven Sprinter service

Exclusive wood-fired sauna and lounge for 90 minutes, ideal for groups up to 10

Float the Rivanna River with a shuttle back