Most visitors finish their the Mammoth Cave area tour by early afternoon — and then have no idea what to do next. Cave country is loaded with attractions. Here's the locals' play-by-play.
Step 1 — Lunch in Cave City
Cave City has classic Kentucky BBQ, country cooking, and ice cream shops within walking distance of the I-65 exit.
Step 2 — Take A Helicopter Tour
You just walked under the area — now fly over it. Our Cave City helicopter rides show you the surface of what you just hiked: the karst sinkhole plain, the Green River, and miles of protected forest.
Step 3 — Visit Dinosaur World or Kentucky Down Under
Two of the most popular family attractions in Cave City and Horse Cave.
Step 4 — Sunset at Barren River Lake or From the Sky
Drive east toward Glasgow for sunset at Barren River Lake, or book a sunset helicopter ride from our helipad.
Step 5 — Stay The Night
Cave City has the most lodging — hotels, the KOA, and historic motor inns. Horse Cave and Glasgow have quieter options.