Cave City, Kentucky

Cave City is a small town in Barren County, Kentucky. The No1 Cave City attraction is the impressive Mammoth Cave that attracts tourists since the early 1800’s, making it the second oldest US tourist destination and Kentucky’s oldest. Mammoth Cave is located in the magnificent 53,000-acres Mammoth Cave National Park. Except for the beautiful natural landscapes on the surface, the real wonders can be found underground where over 4,000 miles of passages create the longest cave system in the world (there are 400 miles of mapped passageways). Other characteristics that make Cave City a very fascinating holiday destination include a total of 8 amazingly beautiful caves that offer 21 cave tours for all levels, 50,000sqft. of flea and antique markets, and close proximity to Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee (less than 95 miles). Regarding budget accommodation, you can find plenty of good value-for-money and nearby Cave City that offer rooms for less than $75 per night.