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Mammoth Cave

1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave National Park, KY 42259
270 758 2180
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Type: Caverns/ Caves
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Group tours/air tour
Description: A mysterious limestone cave that has fascinated people for 4,000 years.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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London, Kentucky, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

First time to Mammoth Cave even though I have lived in KY all my life.....didn't know what I was missing! Took my 3 children ages 10, 8 and 6. They had a great time, we toured caves for 4 hours in one day and they didn't complain once! the New Entrance Tour was my favorite, enjoyed Frozen Niagra so much,... More

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Lafayette, Indiana
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

They have so many tours to choose from. My son chose the new entrance tour and it was amazing. Make sure your kids use the restroom before you leave, there are no restrooms on the new entrance tour and my 10 year old almost didn't make it. A woman and her two small girls backed out because of the tight... More

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Aberdeen, NC
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

My husband and I took the New Entrance Tour and were extremely satisfied. We were a little worried about the amount of steps (500 total), but they were spread out with places to stop while the guide talked. It is an amazing cave and this tour allows you to see the stalactites. It's cool, so you may want a jacket... More

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Chester, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

They have lots of great tour options. It is a dry cave, so don't expect lots of stalactites or stalagmites. Take the New Entrance or Frozen Niagra tours if you want to see any.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

great cave tours, but if you want the lantern tour-schedule ahead of time!! I can see that this place is very busy, but its a well oiled machine-the parks service does a stellar job at getting folks through!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

I can't say enough good about this park. We spent 5 days on a family vacation in and around the Mammoth Cave area, and the folks at the park were unfailingly friendly and helpful. We too three cave tours: Historic, Star Chamber, Frozen Niagra, and Intro to Caving. The Historic Tour is a great medium length walking tour that gives... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Amazing place! Perhaps 400 miles of caves all interconnected underground. The guides are good and the tours very well conducted. Yes the trip an be a little tiring for old people climbing up and down the steps underground and one cannot really change one's mind and trace back once you are in it as the people move in single file... More

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Detroit
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

My wife and I went on a little vacation in May to Mammoth Cave, Ky. First time. I am a senior citizen and although the tour guides warn you ahead of time that if you have health issues, or trouble climbing stairs do not go on the tour. They tell you that you have 300-500 stairs to challenge you. It's... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 NEW via mobile

We did a historic tour and it was amazing. It's a long time underground, so take a cardigan, and don't go if you're overweight or claustrophobic. Our guide was hilarious and so knowledgeable. We went at the start of June in the early morning so our group was small (less than 50) but the tours can take up to 120!... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 NEW

Beautiful park. Everyone was very nice. I really enjoyed the cave tour that we did. It was a very busy park on the weekend that we went. I am looking forward to going back one day and camping in the park as the campground was full on this visit.

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