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    Underground Polar Express Movie in Grottoes

    Watch The Polar Express deep inside Grand Caverns

    4.8 stars• 2.6K reviews
    From$21/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Cave tour, The Polar Express

    Highlights

    Descend into Grand Caverns for a screening of The Polar Express in Cathedral Hall. A short cave tour leads to an underground cinema setting beneath the surface.

    • Explore Grand Caverns on a short tour before the movie
    • Settle into provided chairs in Cathedral Hall
    • Experience a movie screening surrounded by cave formations
    • Bring a small camp chair and blanket if you prefer

    What's Included

    • Short tour of Grand Caverns
    • Screening of The Polar Express
    • Chairs

    Important details

    • Check in at the Stone Lodge front desk on arrival using the name on your booking
    • Arrive 45 minutes before showtime for seating
    • Ages 3+ only
    • Expect a 10–15 minute walk into the cave over uneven terrain with multiple stairs
    • Requires navigating uneven terrain and multiple stairs; not recommended for mobility issues
    • Dress warmly for the cave's 55°F temperature and do not bring concessions

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds or exchanges within 24 hours of showtime.

    FAQs

    Chairs are provided. You may bring a small camp chair and a blanket, but do not bring lounge chairs, loveseat camp chairs, or large camp chairs because space is limited.

    Meeting details

    Stone Lodge at Grand Caverns, 5 Grand Caverns Drive, Grottoes, VA 24441

    Experience provided by Grand Caverns

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    America's oldest operating commercial cave delivers a genuinely impressive underground experience, and the guides are a big reason why. Evan, Kai, Anne, and Adrienne come up repeatedly in reviews for being knowledgeable, engaging, and great with kids. One parent specifically credited Adrienne for easing her nervous children into the experience and keeping the pace comfortable for everyone in the group. The geology tour in particular seems to be a standout option for curious visitors. The caverns themselves are massive, well-lit, and feel authentic rather than overly commercialized. Multiple visitors mention returning more than once, which says a lot. The cave stays a cool 54 degrees year-round, the walking path is mostly flat with some stairs, and the two-hour tour moves at a comfortable pace with rest benches along the way. For those looking for a less crowded alternative to nearby Luray Caverns, this is a solid choice.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Great experience on a hot summer day. The temperature is perfect during the tour and our tour guide Anna was a lot of fun and great with kids. Recommend the cavern for kids with great imagination. The ticket price is fair but wish the cavern is a bit bigger to explore.

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    Bubble Bubble

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great experience on a hot summer day. The temperature is perfect during the tour and our tour guide Anna was a lot of fun and great with kids. Recommend the cavern for kids with great imagination. The ticket price is fair but wish the cavern is a bit bigger to explore.

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    Bubble Bubble

    July 6, 2026

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