Cave City, Kentucky

Cave City Attractions

The complete guide to attractions in Cave City, KY — Kentucky Cave Country, exit 53 off I-65.

The Best Cave City Attractions

Cave City, Kentucky is the gateway to the Mammoth Cave areaand the heart of Kentucky Cave Country. Right off I-65 exit 53, it's loaded with attractions — roadside Americana, family theme parks, helicopter tours, and one of the most-photographed dinosaur parks in the South.

1. Helicopter Tours Over Cave City — From $49

The $49 Quick Thrill helicopter ride is the #1 thing to do in Cave City. Robinson R44, three passengers per flight, departing daily from the helipad just off Mammoth Cave Road.

2. Dinosaur World

150+ life-size dinosaurs on a wooded walking trail. Fossil dig, museum, and the world's most photographed roadside T-Rex.

3. Kentucky Action Park

Alpine slide, go-karts, bumper boats, chairlift, and horseback riding — all on one Cave City property.

4. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum

1,000+ mounted animals from around the world in the heart of downtown Cave City.

5. Guntown Mountain Wild West Town

Iconic Cave City roadside attraction with Old West gunfights and saloon shows.

6. Big Mike's Mystery House & Rock Shop

Classic roadside gravity-defying mystery house plus a massive rock and mineral shop.

7. Mammoth Cave Adventures (Zip Lines)

Treetop zip lines and a ropes course just minutes from Cave City.

8. Jesse James Riding Stables

Guided horseback rides through historic Kentucky woods.

9. Cave City Antique Mall

Browse Kentucky-made goods, vintage Americana, and local crafts.

10. the Mammoth Cave area (10 minutes away)

The world's longest cave system, just down the road. Book ranger tours on recreation.gov.

Plan Your Cave City Trip

Book Your Helicopter Ride

Call (931) 548-5022 or stop by the helipad. Reservations recommended on weekends and holidays.