Hidden River Cave in Kentucky

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum    

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(553) · Museum in Horse Cave, United States
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Our tour takes you through one of Kentucky’s largest, most scenic historic cave entrances where two subterranean rivers flow over 100 feet below ground. Walk across the world’s longest …
Our tour takes you through one of Kentucky’s largest, most scenic historic cave entrances where two subterranean rivers flow over 100 feet below ground. Walk across the world’s longest underground swinging bridge and step up into Sunset Dome, one of the largest free-standing cave domes in the United States. You’ll pass remnants of a turn-of-the-century hydroelectric generating system that once supplied Horse Cave with water & electricity. Explore areas with seldom seen creatures. Also included is admission to the American Cave Museum which has been called “a little bit of the Smithsonian in rural Kentucky.” We’re 90 minutes from Nashville, TN and 75 minutes from Louisville, KY at Exit 58 off Interstate 65. We’re also Pet Friendly!

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Jan 16, 2025
Unfortunately, we were 5 minutes late to the last tour on our last day in the area, so we didn't get to experience that. Everyone was really nice though. We still got to look around at the museum exh… Full review by LexiV
Dec 24, 2024
Very beautiful cave and very interesting! I’ve been in over 100+ caves and this was one of the coolest ones. The history of the town combined with the cave was very unusual and amazing to hear about.… Full review by Brian G
Dec 18, 2024
Kentucky has had a LOT of rain over the past few days so when we went to this cave we learned water had percolated into the cae to about a foot in some spots --- but they have boots for you !!! I s… Full review by Lorraine M
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How much walking is there on the tour. My husband cannot walk and/or stand for long periods of time. Is it many stairs or …
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How much walking is there on the tour. My husband cannot walk and/or stand for long periods of time. Is it many stairs or small places?
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The tour is not very long but there are quite a few stairs. There are landings to rest. No small places on the basic tour.
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How much does the hidden river tour cost?
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Hi! I think that they list prices online and there are different time ranges/prices. The price also goes down a little depending on how many people go.
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Will the hours be different the end of May?
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Hi! You will probably want to shoot them an email for that information. I tried to include it here, but website links are not allowed in postings. Regardless, the folks there were very …
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Hi! You will probably want to shoot them an email for that information. I tried to include it here, but website links are not allowed in postings. Regardless, the folks there were very responsive to email inquiries when we asked them. We had a fabulous time there. Best wishes on your adventure!
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Is there a weight limit for zip lining or rappelling?
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This is Dave from Hidden River Cave. We can zip anyone from around 35 pounds to 280 pounds. We don't have a weight limit on the rappel, but we have an age limit. You need to be 8 …
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This is Dave from Hidden River Cave. We can zip anyone from around 35 pounds to 280 pounds. We don't have a weight limit on the rappel, but we have an age limit. You need to be 8 years old to rappel. We have zipped 4 year olds and 80 year olds. Anyone can go in the cave.
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