Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park preserves and protects the longest known cave system in the world, offering cave tours, camping, hiking, canoeing and kayaking and fishing, picnicking, bird watching.

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1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy Mammoth Cave , KY 42259 United States

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KRYSTAL REILLY

Awesome site to see! No matter how hot is it, bring a hoodie or jacket . The caves are cold! I wore shorts and a tank due to the 93 deg. weather. My body went numb and had nasal drip in the cold cave !

Alyssa Frazee

This was probably the most amazing place ever!! Tour guides were awesome and it was incredible for the adventurous heart. DO NOT GO IF CLAUSTROPHOBIC!!!! Very tight spaces!

Kevin Morrice

Great tours ! Choose Historic or Niagara if you're new. Bring a jacket (it can be cold) & wear comfy shoes . Rangers know their shit.

Brenden Chandler

This is the biggest cave in the world I really enjoy. They also show u for a split second how it looked without the lights in caves and without the guides light. It really was a thrilling moment.

Jan Louis De Bruyn

An absolute must do: impressive underground caves and Info Center & Park Rangers are top noch! Tx Ranger Joe Brown for your passionate guidance. Don't forget your sweater bcs it is rather chilly.

Patrick Krisak

I did three cave tours and they were all different. Try to get on multiple tours to see different aspects of the cave . Also, spend time in the beautiful park above ground if you haven't before.

Sara

Def worth a visit & a sight to see!! Go inside cave and see frozen niagara. Warning: it can get very dark & chilly inside, small spaces to squeeze thru, and many stairs. Can get claustrophobic.

Neetin

Wild cave tour is intense but awesome. Need to be relatively fit but no one in our group of 20 and 30-somethings had a problem. Definitely leave the camera and cell phone behind.

Andrew Raker

Taking both the Domes and Dripstones and the Historic Entrance tours is a good full day, and a great way to see various parts of the cave .

Debbie W

The cave tour is awesome. The 2 hour guided tour gives you so much information about the area and the cave itself. Register at the visitor center!

Andrew Raker

While the coolness of the cave can be a nice respite on a warm summer day, it also gives you a chance to warm up on a cold winter day (and the crowds are smaller then, too)!

John Kirtland

Awesome experience. Something for everyone.

Yoel Sommer

We took the new entrance tour an was great. Not very challenging but interesting. The cave is in central time when scheduling the tour in advance, rescheduling will cost you extra 3 dollars.

Patricio Mujica

Took the New Entrance Tour this past Tuesday. Our Ranger guides were Terry and Mike. What an awesome place to be, a unique experience that left me hungry for more.

Meg

Book a tour before your arrival to make sure you get a spot!

Lou Ann Schafer

Hikes for every age and physical ability. Tour the caves during hot summer days. Hike outdoor trails on cooler ones. Something for everyone.

Chandler Gonzales

Enjoyed the Grand Avenue tour , it was a little cool though so bring a jacket . Also the food price has gone up to $8.50 but it is still a good deal for the food

Michael Zickefoose

What a fantastic, family friendly , adventure!

Sebastien C.

Really enjoyed the lantern tour . No photo opps but you get to see parts of the cave none of the other tours go.

Zach

The historic tour was great. Also went on new entrance tour . You get a discount for booking two tours together.

Candy Treml

Ask for ranger Jared on your tour for a little xtra connection to history - stay to the front of your group or you won't be able to hear on the history tour

Jason Andrew

Make sure to wear hiking shoes and not sneakers as they are not allowed on many of the tours .

Allen Vogliano

Imagine walking into the Mines of Moria with the Fellowship of the Ring. It’s like that.

Michelle Buice

The 4 hour tour is great and the camping grounds are good too!

Jeff B

Awesome so many options hard to believe you can only do 10 of the 412 miles of caves

bubba Smith

If you use the trails , be careful for the horse poop and ruts created by their hooves. There are more horseback riders than hikers! Beautiful scenery !

Southern Living

Made our South's Best List! Topside the park offers more than 70 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and horse-back riders. Read more

Darrell

The New Entrance tour is far better than the Historic tour - if you have a digital SLR camera then definitely bring it in the New Entrance tour .

Deep Barman

Nice gigantic caves . Worth the time

Nico Parker

Excellent cave tours ! Bring hiking boots and prepare for it to be really dark.

Lears Fool

If you have been to Carlsbad , you might be disappointed. But amazing experience nonetheless.

Eddie Oligee

Glad I was up front, tour guide was fun, watch your head...lol

Ian Milligan

Try the Taste of Kentucky jam in the gift shop . It's amazing!

???? Mrs Peckles ????

I can't wait to visit again! !! I recommend making a reservation

Tim Heath

The Historic and New Entrance tours are the best.

Jake M

If you're going on the wild cave tour , choose knee pads that fit you well and opt to bring gloves, they'll be useful!

Tara Novak

The historic tour was amazing!!!! Words can't describe.

Bogdan Verbenets

The nature and the cave are good. But I expected to see more though.

Grayson Shuler

Cool place with lots to see.

Ryan Carroll

Recommend the Historic Tour for the large caves and best sights. Camping at Headquarters is great but $$$

Michael Sprague

A fun experience. Very pleasant staff .

Randy Woodland

The fried chicken at the Hotel restaurant is amazing, worth waiting the 30 minutes, if you have to.

HelloMetro.com

At less than two hours from downtown Louisville, a trip to Mammoth Cave is a great excuse to get out of the city for a day. Read more

Biscoe DeVallis

The Lantern Tour is packed with history. Alan is the best guide.

Kathy Link

The Wild Cave Tour is great! Today was my second and I'm already thinking about my third. Check it out!

cammie

Make sure you get reservations ! Lots of disappointed families get an unpleasant surprise.

Michelle W.

First time in a cave and it was pretty fantastic

Lee Huffman

So many cave tours to explore ???? #KYgetaway

David Bradway

The Wild Tour is awesome. Really strenuous and ridiculous.

Jennifer Goodloe

Go for at least a two hour tour

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Tourist Information
Mammoth Cave Visitor Center

Impressive visitor center. It’s one of the bigger ones I’ve seen at a National Park. - Allen Vogliano

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Trail
Mammoth Cave Historic Entrance

Even if you aren't on a tour that uses this entrance, it's worth walking down from the visitor center to see this iconic view. - Andrew Raker

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Campground
Mammoth Cave Campground

The bathrooms are well kept and very clean. Air conditioned and wifi too! The sites have space between them and are wooded. The only downside is the showers are at the camp store, and are not as clean - Jorge A

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Amusement Park
Dinosaur World

Awesome for little kids or lovers of dinosaurs. I would not complain about the price on entry. My 3 year old (& a few older kids) had an awesome time and want to go again - Jennifer Talicska

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Museum
National Corvette Museum

The museum is great, but I keep going back for the amazing food and cocktails at the Stringray Grill. - Spencer Keck