Mammoth Cave National Park

Overview of Mammoth Cave

It is the world's largest cave system, with 600 kilometers of explored passageways. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Key Facts

• Type of place: cave.

• In English: Mammoth Cave National Park.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Features:

• Annual visitors: 586,500 (2016).

• Area: 214 km².

Site Features

What to See and Do

Practical Information

• Location:

• Address: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky.

• Opening hours:

• Fee:

• Website: www.nps.gov

Getting There

Accommodation and Dining

Nearby Attractions

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the site:

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park ★
A memorial honoring one of the most famous U.S. presidents.

Daniel Boone National Forest ★★
This vast forested area is home to waterfalls, caves, cliffs, and gorges. Rock climbing and hiking are popular activities here.

Louisville ★
The largest city in Kentucky, featuring a historic district with Victorian architecture.

Nashville ★★
The world capital of country music, with bars and concerts year-round, as well as the capital of Tennessee.

Additional Information