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Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum, Horse Cave, KY

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Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Guided underground tours of a large show cave plus a free museum devoted to caves, located in Horse Cave near Mammoth Cave National Park.

119 East Main Street, Horse Cave, KY 42749 · Horse Cave, KY

About Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Run by the nonprofit American Cave Conservation Association, this Horse Cave attraction combines a guided walking tour of a large cave with a free museum. The hour-long cave tour passes through a drip line, crosses an underground swinging bridge, and ends at Sunset Dome, a large free-standing cave dome. Guides also point out old hydroelectric equipment and the local wildlife. The American Cave Museum has self-guided exhibits on cave geology, archaeology, wildlife, groundwater, and conservation, with an elevator to an overlook above the cave entrance. Off-trail adventure tours are also offered for those who want a more physical experience.

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