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DeSoto Caverns Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Childersburg
Traveler Description:
One of the first officially recorded caves in 1796 is today a popular attraction with rides, exhibits and outdoor activities the whole family can...... more » One of the first officially recorded caves in 1796 is today a popular attraction with rides, exhibits and outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy. « less
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave, State park
Address: 5181 DeSoto Caverns Parkway Childersburg, AL 35044-5663
Tel: 800-933-2283
Fax: 256-378-3678

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4 of 5 stars
DJandDJ 8 contributions
Evans, GA
May 5, 2009

We visited in April 2009 on our way to the gulf coast. It was a perfect break from a long drive. The cave was as advertised, and very interesting, and my 7yr old thoroughly enjoyed it. We poked thorugh the gift shop and did some the many family activities, like the maze and crystal hunting, although the water attractions were... more

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4 of 5 stars
SkylinePIgeon 21 contributions
Jackson
Mar 20, 2009

When you get here, everything about it screams tourist trap. That's true. Still, the caverns are really interesting and I think it's a fun place. The light show in the cavern made me laugh more than anything I've ever experienced in my life... worth the price of admission for that.... only in Alabama. ;) more

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5 of 5 stars
Digglebee 4 contributions
Mobile, Alabama
Mar 16, 2009

I went here once years ago on a school field trip. I absolutely loved it and cannot wait to see it again. Not only did I take in some unforgettable sights but I also learned alot from going there. They had a light show the day I went and an area set up for some "mining" of our own and... more

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1 of 5 stars
GEEMAN70 1 contribution
McCalla
Sep 3, 2008

I've recently toured Desoto Caverns and I'll have to say the experience itself was not terrible, but..........For the fee that they charge to tour this attraction for the 45 minutes or so IS a RIP OFF!! At the time I'm writing this review, it is $16.99 for adults and $13.99 for children. I gave my wife a $50 bill to... more

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4 of 5 stars
BGuidry 24 contributions
Gonzales, LA
Aug 5, 2007

The cave tour was very cool. It was well worth the price of admission. The other attractions are probably great for kids, but seemed a bit hokey. If you head this way, stop and eat at Richey's BBQ in Harpersville, AL. It is about 5 or so miles from the cave. more

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5 of 5 stars
LAYoung 9 contributions
Alabama
Jun 9, 2007

Great fun. Inexpensive. Caverns Tour is a must. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Childersburg, AL
Jul 13, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

I go every year to the indian festival at Desoto Caverns. There are lots of little rides for the children, great food, and indian craft booths, and the caverns gift shop is also nice. The indian dances are very moving as well as entertaining. The indians are in full regalia. I love the craft booths. And the cave tour was... more

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1 of 5 stars
stbubbke 21 contributions
Singapore
Feb 1, 2004
9/14 found this review helpful

The entrance fee is way too steep for what the cave had to offer. The tour was sloppy and uninformative. The only nice part was the interesting experience of witnessing a wedding happening in the caves. The cave was really big as advertised but the $11.99 tour is very shortlived. Although it is stated as open during winter, non of... more

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DeSoto Caverns Park Address

5181 DeSoto Caverns Parkway, Childersburg, AL 35044-5663
Tel: 800-933-2283 Fax: 256-378-3678