Day Trip: Mammoth Cave

Our niece was in town this week so we decided to day trip up to Kentucky and re-visit Mammoth Cave which has always been a favorite of ours.  We were super excited to find that they had made some upgrades since we'd last been there including improvements to their welcome center as well as the walkways and handrails in the actual cave itself.

​We have done the Historic Tour four times now just because we love the overview of the cave, the history and some of the fun parts like Fat Man's Misery, but plan on taking a different route next time to see other parts of the cave as well.  You can view all the available tours HERE. 

​You'll need a car to get to this attraction, and its about 1 hour and 30-45 minutes one way.  From the Carriage House, head north on I-65 (in the direction of Louisville, Kentucky) and you'll turn off a little bit after you travel through Bowling Green.

MAMMOUTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK

1 Mammoth Cave Parkway ~ Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
(270) 758-2180

​Distance: 99 miles ~ 1 hour, 36 minutes 
Admission:​ Tours range from $3 - $60 per person.
What’s Going On: Go underground and check out the sights and history on one of many amazing tours that range from quick and easy for everyone all the way up to more technical spelunking adventures.
Tips: Tours sell out quickly and CANNOT BE BOOKED DAY-OF, so we encourage you to plan early and book your tour online.  Our personal favorite is the historic tour (and yes! there are restrooms halfway through the cave!)