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Grottoes and Grand Caverns

Lexington, VA
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Ranked #10 of 13 attractions in Lexington
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Caverns where many claim that Thomas Jefferson hiked.
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Roanoke, Virginia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Two excellent caverns with a more natural setting than paved floors. You get to experience the caves just a the early explorers did. The lighting on the special features do justice to the magnificent work of God and nature.

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Harrington, Delaware
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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We looked into various Caverns in the Virginia area and chose Grand Cavern in Grottoes, VA because it was closer to Charlottesville, where we were staying, and because the tickets were less than those at Luray Cavern. (you can print out $2 discount online). The Cavern is in a lovely park. You buy the tickets in the store, walk up... More

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Corydon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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I love caves and this cave has a ton of formations and more sheilds then I have ever seen. A quiet little secret tucked away in Grottoes, Virginia.

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Roanoke
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2009
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Took a tour through Grand Caverns and it was wonderful! The formations in this cave are absolutley amazing, the guides very knowledgable...probably the best cave I have ever been in. Also, the video they sell in the gift shop of a newly discovered part of the cave is wonderful! It shows sections of the cave that the public does not... More

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English
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2009
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We visited the caverns in July 2008 and were amazed at the fantastic caverns. We walked nearly 2 miles underground with a very well informed guide becoming more amazed round every corner as another wonderful picture emerged. If you go to no other caverns in Virginia do viist these fabulous treasures and you will have memories to last you forever.... More

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