HISTORIC & NATURE PRESERVES
Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve
1309 US 31W
Munfordville
270-524-0101
www.battleforthebridge.org
The Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Preserve is a stop on the Civil War Discovery Trail, the John Hunt Morgan in KY Heritage Trail and the US 31W-31E Heritage Corridor.Two miles of interpretive trail begin at the Anthony Woodson House. Access to the trail is free and is open from dawn until dusk. More than 200 acres of the battlefield are protected at the Preserve. From the trail you can see the L&N Railroad Bridge that was a technical marvel of its time.
Brigadoon State Nature Preserve
100 River RdGlasgow
866-651-3161
www.naturepreserves.ky.gov
Named for a mythical Scottish village that appears from the mist every hundred years, the unique character of this preserve makes it special. More than 120 species of birds, mature forest and scenic ravines. Hiking & photography allowed.
WALKING TOURS
Horse Cave Stories Cell Phone Tour
100 East Main Street
Horse Cave
270-854-3054
www.kygetaway.com
Check out Horse Cave’s award-winning cell phone walking tour that showcases the history and culture of the tiny town built on top of a cave. The tour is linked to a website (www.horsecavestories.com) that is full of stories about tobacco farming, cave wars, Harlem Globetrotters, the Kentucky Repertory Theatre, the town's narrow streets, feuds and much more. The 20-stop tour begins right downtown Horse Cave and takes about 30 minutes.Munfordville Cell Phone Tour Memories & Myths
Munfordville Welcome Center
113Main St
Munfordville
270-524-4752
www.visitmunfordville.com
Take a stroll around scenic Munfordville while listening to stories about this small town. Locals tell their stories and Civil War stores as you enjoy the beauty of the Civil War era homes and church. Start at the Welcome Center, where you can get your guide for the tour.
Kentucky Stonehenge - Walking tour
201 Lyn Ave
Munfordville270-524-4752
www.kystonehenge.com
Kentucky's Stonehenge is a bit of ancient society in the small town of Munfordville, KY. All of the rock creations are on display on the grounds of the Fryer family in Munfordville. In addition to displays resembling the world famous Stonehenge, the estate is divided into several other rock displays including: Earth Mysteries, The Garden of Gethsemane, Rock Gardens, and Rock Park. Walking Tour.Free attraction.
NATIONAL PARK
Mammoth Cave National Park
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave
1-877-444-6777 (Reservations)
1-877-833-6777 (hearing impaired)
270-758-2180 (Park information)
www.nps.gov/maca
www.mammothcavelodge.com
EXPLORE Mammoth Cave National Park! A World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve and boasts the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Upcoming Anniversary Celebrations: 200 Years of Guided Cave Tours, 100th Anniversary of National Park Service, 75th Anniversary of Mammoth Cave National Park, 35th Anniversary of World Heritage Site. Brave a cave, take a hike, ride a horse, ride your bike, paddle a canoe, camp under the stars, challenge the outdoors. Open year round except Christmas. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. Pets must be on a leash at all times. No pets are permitted in any cave; exception designated service animals. The hotel maintains a kennel; contact for availability 270-758-2225 or visit www.mammothcavehotel.com/contactus/
STATE PARKS
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
1149 State Park Rd
Lucas
270-646-2151
www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/barren-river/default.aspx
Enjoy some of the most striking landscapes in Kentucky, play nationally recognized golf courses, find lakes that stretch as far as the eye can see and stay at a state park lodge that combines historic charm with today's conveniences. The best Kentucky State Parks experiences are closer than you think.Surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, the lodge overlooks the beautiful 10,000-acre lake. The lodge has 51 rooms and offers full amenities. Open year-round.
Nolin Lake State Park
2998 Brier Creek Road
Mammoth Cave
270-286-4240
www.parks.ky.gov
In the scenic hills of Edmonson, Grayson and Hart counties, you’ll find 5,800 acres of crystal clear water. Facilities on the lake include wave runners, ski, pontoon and fishing boat rentals. Cottages, bed & breakfasts, a state park, as well as camping and picnic sites are available near the lake. The natural habitat of the lake is perfect for game fish. Nolin Lake is popular with boaters and fishermen alike. In-season catches include small mouth and large mouth bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye and catfish. There are 32 camp sites with water and electricity, 40 primitive sites, a restroom/shower building, laundry facilities and dump station. A new playground is located by the sites. Three sites have been adapted for the disabled. Open April-October. Pets are allowed if restrained.
Dale Hollow State Park
5970 State Park Rd.
Burkesville
270-433-7431
www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/dale-hollow/default.aspx
The cliff top lodge, built of limestone and massive timbers, sits high on a bluff overlooking the 28,000-acre lake and surrounding woodlands. The 60 guest rooms feature private balconies and patios. Dale Hollow Lake covers 4,300 acres and is considered one of the nation’s best lakes for small mouth bass. There are also rainbow trout and occasional muskie and walleye catches.
MAMMOTH CAVE COUNTRY OUTDOOR FUN
HIKING - BIKING
Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail
Park City
www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/mcrrhbt.htm
Mammoth Cave National Park -Hiking - Biking
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave
1-877-444-6777 (Reservations)
1-877-833-6777 (hearing impaired)
270-758-2180 (Park information)
www.nps.gov.maca
EXPLORE Mammoth Cave National Park! A World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve and boasts the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Upcoming Anniversary Celebrations: 200 Years of Guided Cave Tours, 100th Anniversary of National Park Service, 75th Anniversary of Mammoth Cave National Park, 35th Anniversary of World Heritage Site. Brave a cave, take a hike, ride a horse, ride your bike, paddle a canoe, camp under the stars, challenge the outdoors. Open year round except Christmas. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. Pets must be on a leash at all times. No pets are permitted in any cave; exception designated service animals. The hotel maintains a kennel; contact for availability 270-758-2225 or www.mammothcavehotel.com/contactus/
Maple Avenue Park
114 Maple Avenue
Horse Cave
270-786-2680
Maple Avenue Park in downtown Horse Cave is located behind the historic Thomas House, and Hidden River Cave runs underneath the park! We love the nature-based children's playground, shady benches, picnic shelter, and 1/3 mile walking trail around the park that has the pathway of the cave marked in pebbly aggregate. So beautiful and so much fun!
Thelma Stovall Park & Arboretum
Munfordville
113Main St
Munfordville
270-524-4752
www.visitmunfordville.com
This historic site on the banks of Green River features an arboretum of native trees and plants, with interpretive exhibits and educational displays on a paved walking / hiking trail. Also features covered picnic pavilions, a children's playground, soccer fields, primitive campsites and a boat ramp.
SHOOTING SPORTS
American Institute of Marksmanship
1711 Herbert Turner Rd
Cave City
270-544-7220
The American Institute of Marksmanship was founded in 2011 in order to provide an outlet for the training of serious students of firearms and their use. Since that time many folks who are equally passionate about the safe and responsible use of firearms have been added to the family.
Rockcastle Shooting Center
Park Mammoth Resort
585 Park Mammoth Rd
Park City
270-749-4101
www.rockcastleshootingcenter.com
Welcome to Rockcastle Shooting Center. The ultimate shooting destination resort in the United States.We offer Memberships, Training Classes, Range Time, Lodging, Dining, Golf and the Winery. Check out our online Gift Shop! Non Smoking.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Double J Stables
Mammoth Cave
270-286-8167
www.doublejstables.com
Double J Stables and Campgrounds is located off the Northeastern corner of Mammoth Cave National Park. Our property adjoins Mammoth Cave National Park and you do not need to cross or ride on any public roads to enter the park, just mount up and ride on in. Double J offers water and electric sites as well as rustic sites. They offer stalls, turn out area, picketing or pens for your horses. Stalls are $7.50 per night. Space is limited and must be reserved. Feature modern bathrooms and showers along with ice and vending machines. Mammoth Cave National Park offers 70 miles of beautiful scenic trails. The trail head is located adjacent to the campgrounds. If you are camping with your own horse, no guide is required.
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp
Mammoth Cave
888-682-3958
www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp is nestled on the fringe of Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky. You will experience approximately 60 miles of back country trails offering incredible views of big timber, caves, rivers, waterfalls, creeks, four seasons of color and an abundance of wildlife. While in camp you will enjoy first class amenities including water, electric, picnic tables, fire rings and a modern restroom shower facility. Additionally, you can rest comfortably knowing that your beloved equine is safe and secure in his 10 x 12 foot covered stall.
Jesse James Riding Stable
Cave City
270-773-2560
www.kentuckyactionpark.com
There is nothing more exciting than horseback riding and what better place than in Kentucky! Jesse James Riding Stables is pleased to offer some of the gentlest horses in the area. The Jesse James trail guides will lead you along some of the same paths that the notorious Jesse James took. Our horses are so gentle because we allow them to graze on Kentucky Bluegrass all day long, and our trails are so lovely they find it relaxing. We think that you will find our trails just as relaxing.
Mammoth Cave Adventures
Cave City
270-773-6087
www.mammothcave-adventures.com
Mammoth Cave Adventures welcomes you to a breathtaking getaway. Camp on our ridges overlooking the beautiful woods and bluffs throughout our remote campsites. If you are looking for scenic horseback riding, let our experienced guides take you through the most beautiful wooded trails in Kentucky. Make your reservations today!
ZIPPING - RAPPELLING - CLIMBING - CAVING
Hidden River Cave Zipline & Rappel - Wild Cave Tours
American Cave Museum
119 East Main Street
Horse Cave KY 42749
270-786-1466 / 270-786-1466
www.hiddenrivercave.com
Zipline across one of the most spectacular cave entrances in all of Kentucky, located right in downtown Horse Cave! Watch that first step it is a doozie but it's a rush! Maybe you are in the mood to rappel down the rock face of the Hidden River Cave Entrance. Zipline ages 3 and up & Rappel ages 8 and up.Ask about our Military & group rate discounts. Guided underground tours descending 150 feet, take an off-trail Wild Cave Tour, visit the American Cave Museum or Zip across or Rappel down the region's largest cave entrance. gps: 37.179412, -85.906814.
Kentucky Action Park Zipline -Alpine Slide -Rock Climbing Wall
Outlaw Cave
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City KY 421
27270-773-2560
www.kentuckyactionpark.com
At the only Alpine Slide in Kentucky, you will begin by taking the scenic chairlift ride to the top of mountain. Get in your sled and off you go, ¼ mile of thrills and excitement for all ages! Enjoy riding go-carts, bumper cars & boats and chairlift. Play a round or 2 of Mini-Golf! Experience the challenge of the rock climbing wall and bungee trampoline. Located at KY Action Park, we also offer Jesse James Riding Stables & Outlaw Cave, a 30-minute non-strenuous cave tour. This beautiful cave boasts natural formations and amazing large columns formed by nature from ceiling to floor. Come to Outlaw cave and enjoy a short and easy cave tour. This tour is perfect for anyone who does not want to do a lot of walking or stairs and is wheelchair accessible.
Mammoth Cave Adventures Zipline - Giant Super Swing - Droptower
1994 Roy Hunter Rd
Cave City
270-773-6087
www.mammothcave-adventures.com
Mammoth Cave Adventures welcomes you to a breathtaking getaway. We offer the first and original Canopy styled tour in the state. The course houses 2 separate courses that travel across 7 Zip Lines, spanning over 60 acres of rolling-high-ridged hills. A primary course of 5 ziplines and a secondary course that includes 4 ziplines and each course carries its own weight restrictions. The Lines will have you weaving in and out of deep green canopies and over lush open meadows, traveling anywhere form 600 feet to 950 feet at speeds of 20 to 40 MPH. In addition to the Zip Lines you will experience the excitement of walking in the tree tops with the 2 Sky Bridges or the exhilaration of being cast up into the air on a Giant Super Swing. Take a Leap of Faith when you Step off the 70 foot Mammoth Cave Drop Tower the ONLY one of it's kind in Kentucky. Camp on our ridges overlooking the beautiful woods and bluffs throughout our remote campsites. If you are looking for scenic horseback riding, let our experienced guides take you through the most beautiful wooded trails in Kentucky.
Mammoth Cave National Park - Caving
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave
1-877-444-6777 (Reservations)
1-877-833-6777 (hearing impaired)
270-758-2180 (Park information)
www.nps.gov.maca
EXPLORE Mammoth Cave National Park! A World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve and boasts the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Upcoming Anniversary Celebrations: 200 Years of Guided Cave Tours, 100th Anniversary of National Park Service, 75th Anniversary of Mammoth Cave National Park, 35th Anniversary of World Heritage Site. Brave a cave, take a hike, ride a horse, ride your bike, paddle a canoe, camp under the stars, challenge the outdoors. Open year round except Christmas. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. Pets must be on a leash at all times. No pets are permitted in any cave; exception designated service animals. The hotel maintains a kennel; contact for availability 270-758-2225 or www.mammothcavehotel.com/contactus/
Crystal Onyx Cave
425 Prewitt's Knob Rd
Cave City 41272
270-773-3377
After years of renovations and update to the cave, Crystal Onyx Cave is open. Crystal Onxy Cave, 425 Prewitts Knob Road, Cave City, KY. Open Daily through Labor Day from 11am to 8pm Offering Cave Tours & Gift & Mineral Shop. We are not Mammoth but we are SPECTACULAR!
Diamond Caverns
1900 Mammoth Cave Pkwy
Park City, KY 42160
270.749.2233
www.diamondcaverns.com
On July 14th 1859, the first known visitor remarked that the sparkling calcite formations resembled diamonds, thus the name for the cave was born. Except for short periods during the Civil War, the cave has been shown as an attraction for over 154 years. Historic Diamond Caverns offers year round tours and the 1/2 mile tour is considered moderately strenuous.. Thousands of formations decorate the cathedral-like chambers. Discover the beauty of Diamond Caverns with your family today.
Mammoth Onyx Cave
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
3700 L&N Turnpike
Horse Cave KY 42749
270-786-2634
www.kentuckydownunder.com/mammoth_onyx_cave.html
A guided tour of Mammoth Onyx Cave is included in the entry ticket price of Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. The Cave was discovered in 1799 and opened for public tours in 1922. Visitors take a 45 minute journey to explore the three dimensional world of a living cave.
Onyx Cave
101 Huckleberry Knob Rd
Cave City
270-773-2323
www.visitonyxcave.com
Onyx Cave was discovered in 1971 as a parking lot was being constructed for Guntown Mountain Amusement Park. The cave opened for tours in May of 1973. Onyx Cave is a wet cave that offers beautiful cave coral, a wall of cave bacon, and a 40 foot column. Cave tours are 30 minutes long and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In addition to the cave tour, you'll find a variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, and books at the Onyx Cave Rock Shop.
Cave Country Go-Carts
820 Sanders St
Cave City
270-773-2299
Go Cart Racing Fun for everyone! The newest & fastest go-carts in town, offering double & single seated go-carts. We offer a game room, bumper cars and mini roller coaster. Group rates are available. Seasonal Hrs.
Lost River Cave Underground Boat Tour - Hiking
2818 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green
270-393-0077
www.lostrivercave.com
Grab the kids and head out for the only underground boat tour in Kentucky that ventures beneath the streets of Bowling Green. Visit us and stroll along the historic river walk which leads you to one of the largest cave entrances east of the Mississippi River. Lost River Cave offers a delightful escape into Kentucky’s Cave Country with hiking trails through the lush wooded valley, the seasonal butterfly habitat & a gem mining sluice!
GOLF COURSES
Barren River Lake Golf Course
1149 State Park Rd
Lucas
270-646-2151
www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/barren-river.com
The Golf course at Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers a challenging test of golf in a relaxing setting. The course winds around hills and through valleys near the shore of Barren River Lake. The layout will test your course management skills. Accurate shots to well chosen positions are a must. This is a course that you can’t play just once. But when you’ve finished #18, enjoy a fine dinner at the lodge, and partake in the many other amenities of the park.
Cave Valley Golf Course
Park Mammoth Resort
823 Bald Knob Rd
Park City
270-749-4101
www.parkmammothresort.us/cavevalley.htm
Cave Valley Golf offers 18 unique holes of regulation golf, each delivering enjoyment and challenge while capturing the beauty of Kentucky. Step into our pro shop for a snack, golf shirt or just to relax. Inquire about our memberships, weekly leagues or upcoming tournaments. Check out our famous "Duffers Special" Golf package. Cave Valley Golf at Park Mammoth Resort, open year round (weather permitting).
Diamond Caverns RV Resort & Golf
Golf Pro Shop & Condos
654 Doyle Road
Park City
270-749-2891
www.diamondcavernsgolf.com
Come stay in one of our 2 bedroom condos and enjoy an 18hole golf course or relax by the pool. The resort is surrounded by Mammoth Cave National Park, the world’s longest cave system. Public 18 hole Golf Course is open all year (weather permitting). Our 5,500 yard 70 Par Golf Course includes water, trees and rolling hills with beautiful bent grass greens. Half-Off Green Fees for Guests.Course is available for Tournaments. Contact us for more info on our weekday specials. Condos are Two Bedroom & Fully Furnished Nightly Rentals, Swimming Pool (Seasonal), No Smoking. Internet is available in the room for a small fee.
Green River Canoeing
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City
270-773-5712
www.mammothcavecanoe.com
We are Mammoth Cave National Park's Oldest Outfitter and are licensed to operate within Mammoth Cave National Park. Go Canoeing in the Beautiful Wilderness of Mammoth Cave National Park, we offer a large selection of canoe trips to fit all your canoeing needs. Canoe or kayak down the Green River though the Mammoth Cave National Park on trips ranging from just 3 hours to 2 nights or more! The Green and Nolin Rivers are easy paddling, family friendly, class one paddling trips suitable for all experience levels. Our river adventures are well suited to swimming, picknicking, camping, fishing and bird/nature watching. Several small islands welcome exploration.
Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak
100 River Rd
Munfordville
270 774-7883
www.bigbuffalocrossing.com
Trips include five of the State's largest Springs, or travel by water into Mammoth Cave National park. Canoe or Kayak trips down Green River can last from 2 hours up to 2 days! Group packages and guided tours available, leave from Thelma Stovall Park in downtown Munfordville. This historic site features an arboretum of native trees and plants, with interpretive exhibits and educational displays. Covered a children's playgound, picnic pavilions, primitive campsites, walking trails, soccer fields and a boat ramp. Camping is permitted, no amenities.
Cave Country Canoe
856 Old Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City
270-773-5552
www.cavecountrycanoeky.com
Canoe Rental, Livery Service, Fishing pole rental, bait & tackle, camping supplies. Family & Pet Friendly! Licenses to operate in Mammoth Cave National Park.
Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayaking
Cave City
270-773-3366
www.mammothcavecanoe&kayaking website
Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak offers a variety of canoe trips through Mammoth Cave National Park on the slow moving Green River. Trips range from a three hour paddle to a three day camping excursion. Canoers can expect to encounter deer, beaver, fox, bobcat, wild turkey, a large variety of birds, and several different species of fish such as muskie, small mouth bass, and catfish.
Moutardier Marina
1990 Moutardier Rd
Leitchfield
270-286-4069
www.moutardiermarina.com
Camping, boat rentals, cabins on Nolin Lake. Set on the shores of Nolin Lake, this collection of cabins is 21.3 miles from the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning in Mammoth Cave National Park.
Nolin River Canoe
Mammoth Cave
502-554-3113
We run on the Nolin River headwaters. Pristine views with abundant wildlife spotting await you.The trip is tree canopied with sand bars along the way to pull up on and relax. Fish the back side of these or swim a little! Fishing is good and catfish,bluegill,bass,and walleye can be on the menu tonight. We can customize any float on the Nolin.
Karst Beach
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mammoth Cave
964 Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City
270-773-8081
www.karstbeach.com
We are an all-inclusive resort, registered guests of Jellystone Park(tm) will not see an additional fee for the use of Karst Beach. Public Day Pass fees for the beach will be $15.00 for ages 6 and up, $7.50 for ages 4 and 5 and no fee for ages 3 and under. Ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult while at the beach. Children must be at least 43" tall and at least 6 years old to go on the Wibit. Life jackets are furnished and are required while on the Wibit and Corcls. Pets are not allowed in the beach area.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mammoth Cave
950 Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City
800-523-1854
www.jellystonemammothcave.com
Family fun near Mammoth Cave National Park. Over 228 campsites (20/30/50) electrical, water and sewer, primitive sites and 94 rental cabins. Themed weekends, full-time recreational staff, Jumping Pillows, two pools, waterslide, splashpad, mini-golf, free Wi-Fi and more! Karst Beach with Wibit obstacle course opened in 2018. We invite you to come stay with us and we promise you a memorable time.