Best 18 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

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

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

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

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

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

Float the Rivanna River with a shuttle back

Self-guided Rivanna paddle with shuttle and Class II ledges

Paddle the Rivanna on a short float with shuttle included

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

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

Learn cave geology with a certified Park Ranger at Grand Caverns

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

Paddle the Rivanna South Fork with shuttle service and Class I–II rapids