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Mammoth Cave National Park

Take a ranger-led tour into the longest known cave system on Earth, then hike or paddle the Green River above.

1 Mammoth Cave Parkway · Mammoth Cave, KY

About Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park protects the longest known cave system in the world, with more than 400 miles of passages mapped so far. Ranger-led cave tours leave from the visitor center, including the rugged Wild Cave Tour. Above ground you can hike more than 80 miles of trails and paddle the Green and Nolin rivers. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Region.

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Dutch Country Safari Park
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A drive-through style animal park near Mammoth Cave where visitors can meet small animals and ride a wagon past larger ones.
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Nolin Lake State Park
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Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum
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Beech Bend Park
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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