Grottoes, Virginia
Town · Population 3,036 · #81 in Virginia
About Grottoes
Grottoes, VA is a small town located in central Virginia, home to 3,036 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Grottoes is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,488 residents per square mile.
📰 Grottoes News Today
- Nancy Jane Cupp Obituary | Johnson Funeral Service | Grottoes, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- Three men arrested in connection to biker gang-related shooting in Grottoes WHSV · Jun 29
- Antonio Poindexter Obituary (2026) - Grottoes, VA - Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Obituary information for Clyde Everett Nicholson kygers.com · Apr 5
- Grottoes Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Grottoes Unique
- The only place in America named Grottoes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Grottoes
- Ciro's Flying Pizza — italian
- LiL’ Guss’ — american
- Shun Xing — chinese
- Wood Fired Oven — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Game Room · Arcade
- Grand Caverns Museum and Entrance · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Grottoes
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Grottoes
- South River Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Mayor🏛️ Jo Plaster
Population (2024)3,036
Rank in state#81 of 227
Land area2.04 sq mi
Density1,488/sq mi
Coordinates38.2697, -78.8259