Since 1816, Mammoth Cave has been astounding visitors with its enormity and incredible natural wonders. With over 350 explored miles, Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the world, and is the #1 tourist attraction in Kentucky. A vacation here is an exciting and unique experience. Cave tours are available year-round and range from 30 minutes to 6 1/2 hours. Each tour covers different areas and focuses on different aspects and landmarks of the cave. Some offer truly unique experiences, such as the Violet City Lantern Tour, which is a 3-mile tour by lantern light, recreating what it was like to visit the cave in the 1800’s. For those who are a little more adventurous, you might want to learn some caving basics on the Introduction to Caving Tour, which includes climbing, descending, and crawling through small spaces.

When looking for a place to stay, Mammoth Cave Hotel is one to consider and offers various options. The Heritage Trail rooms are located in a 42-room hotel adjacent to the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave. If you’d like a more wooded setting, there are the Sunset Terrace rooms, Hotel Cottages, and Woodland Cottages. Each of these accommodations are affordable and close to Mammoth Cave. There’s a restaurant, coffee shop and fast-food eatery (open seasonally) and an award-winning gift shop featuring original Kentucky crafts and art.

If you’d rather rough it, there are plenty of campsites and outdoor activities in Mammoth Cave National Park. The park spans nearly 53,000 wooded acres and features over 70 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Call Mammoth Cave Hotel at 270-758-2225 for overnight accommodations and 800-967-2283 for Cave tour reservations. Visit MammothCaveHotel.com or nps.gov/maca for more information on a memorable Kentucky vacation.