The Complete Guide
Kentucky Cave Country Attractions
Everything to see and do in the karst-and-cave heart of Kentucky — Mammoth Cave, Cave City, Horse Cave, Park City & Glasgow.
Call to book — (931) 548-5022What Is Kentucky Cave Country?
Kentucky Cave Country is the karst region of south-central Kentucky along the I-65 corridor between Louisville and Nashville, home to the world's longest cave system. The towns of Cave City, Horse Cave, Park City, and Glasgow sit on top of more than 400 mapped miles of underground passages.
The Caves
the Mammoth Cave area
The headline attraction. World's longest known cave system. Multiple ranger-led tours daily from the visitor center.
Diamond Caverns (Park City)
Beautiful privately-owned show cave with rich dripstone formations. Guided walking tours every 30 minutes.
Hidden River Cave (Horse Cave)
A cave that runs directly underneath downtown Horse Cave. Pairs with the American Cave Museum on the surface.
Lost River Cave (Bowling Green)
Kentucky's only underground boat tour — 30 minutes south on I-65.
Mammoth Onyx Cave at Kentucky Down Under (Horse Cave)
Family-friendly cave tour bundled with the adventure zoo ticket.
Above-Ground Attractions
Helicopter Tours Over Cave Country
The only way to grasp the scale of Kentucky Cave Country is from the air. Scenic helicopter rides from $49 — fly near the Cave Country, the Green River, and the karst sinkhole country.
Dinosaur World (Cave City)
150+ life-size dinosaurs along a wooded walking path.
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo (Horse Cave)
Pet kangaroos, feed lorikeets, tour Mammoth Onyx Cave — all on one ticket.
Barren River Lake (Glasgow)
10,000-acre lake with a state resort park, swimming, boating, and fishing.
National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green)
America's Corvette museum — even non-car-people love it.
Where To Base Your Trip
- Cave City — most hotels and the helipad, closest to the Cave Country
- Horse Cave — smaller, quieter, Kentucky Down Under is here
- Park City — closest to Diamond Caverns
- Glasgow — Barren River Lake and the historic square
- Bowling Green — biggest city, 30 min south, more restaurants & hotels