Grand Caverns

Grand Caverns
Weyer's Cave
Map showing the location of Grand Caverns
Map showing the location of Grand Caverns
Map showing the location of Grand Caverns
Map showing the location of Grand Caverns
Map showing the location of Grand Caverns
Map showing the location of Grand Caverns
LocationGrottoes, Virginia
Coordinates38°15′37″N 78°50′07″W / 38.26028°N 78.83528°W / 38.26028; -78.83528
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Designated1973

Grand Caverns, formerly known as Weyer's Cave, is located in the central Shenandoah Valley in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, United States. A limestone cavern, it claims the distinction of being America's oldest show cave, in operation since 1806.[1]

In 1973, the National Park Service designated the cave a National Natural Landmark in recognition of its shield formations and other features, such as flowstone, stalactites, and stalagmites.[2]

  1. ^ Huso, Deborah R. (January–February 2010), "The Beauty Below", AAA World, Side trips, vol. 12, no. 1, AAA World Publishing Group, p. 28, ISSN 1557-9107, OCLC 61482791, archived from the original on 28 July 2011, retrieved 3 January 2010
  2. ^ "Grand Caverns". National Natural Landmarks. National Park Service. Retrieved November 19, 2016.