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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cave City, Kentucky (KY)
Cave City is a home rule-class city in Barren County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 2,240 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Glasgow Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Crystal Onyx Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 349 reviews
CRYSTAL ONYX Cave, one of Kentucky's premier show cave with beautiful formations throughout. Tour group sizes are small, with a slow pace. The steps, trails, handrails & lighting have recently been renovated. NOTE theirs another local cave using a similar name, we are CRYSTAL ONYX Cave, est 1960. We are family owned & operated with a laid back approach & unscripted tours. We allow plenty of time to take pictures, relax & enjoy our formation filled cave. NO reservations needed, 1 hour tours on approx. 35 minute departures. Seasonal open everyday March-Oct. 31. Check out our web site for off season tour availability & other useful information. Just 2 miles east of 65 on 90 to Prewitts Knob Road.
Reviewed By schultkr
What an awesome experience!! Great cave, excellent tour guide, who happened to be the owner and gave a lot of history and was a lot of fun! A natural wonder you should definitely check out.
2. Jesse James Riding Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Ginamaetaylor - Scottsville, United States
Jesse James Riding Stables offers lots of very tame and friendly horses, that are very well taken care of by their staff. Every time I have made it out to the Kentucky Action Park - the staff has been super helpful, kind and 'ready to help', usually getting me on the next available horse back ride. The cost to ride their horses is very affordable, and I would absolutely recommend this stop, for everyone who likes - horseback riding, mini golf, alpine slides or - anyone that is just in the area! It's a gem!
3. Adventures of Mammoth Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 630 reviews
At Mammoth Cave Adventures we offer a 5 line canopy zip tour, that offers 3 skybridges and an outdoor adventure for the whole family. Our lines vary from approximately 120 yards to 300 yards long, they vary in speeds, lengths and heights. We have 6 decks/platforms that differ in heights from about 20 feet to a two tier deck that reaches 44 feet tall. Our primary canopy zip tour takes you from deck to deck in the treetops on a course guided by a minimum of two certified guides for a fun and exciting adventure that will be sure to get your adrenaline pumping. We also offer a secondary course aimed at individuals under 100 lbs, this is a 4 line course with lines that average 120 yards in length. This course also intersects with the primary course and includes a ladder climb for those younger adventure seekers. In addition to ziplines, we offer a 7 1/2 mile canoe & kayak trip on the green river which lies within the Mammoth Cave National Park boundary, and a 1 hour horseback trail ride.
4. Onyx Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Onyx Cave is a 30 minute tour with many formations and few stairs. Tours are led by experienced, knowledgeable guides and are appropriate for the whole family. The cave stays a cool comfortable 60 degrees year-round, a welcome break from the summer heat. Also photography is allowed on our tours, so bring your camera and capture the natural beauty of the cave.
Reviewed By ErnestR392 - Royston, United States
This cave has plenty too see! This cave is different because it’s a pit cave or a vertical cave that goes straight down and not horizontal. Our guide was super cool, informative and we didn’t feel rushed and our tour was personalized. This cave is not huge but different and the features are very cool, unlike Mammoth which is like a giant tunnel this is a cave full of stalactites and stalagmites and flow stones.
5. Cave Country Canoe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Canoe and kayak rental on Green and Nolin rivers within the boundries of Mammoth Cave National Park. Put in and put out on predetermined points on the river for a fun or relaxing trip. See caves, springs and islands. Take a picnic lunch, fish and swim. Trips range from 2.5 hours to 1 or 2 nights (8 to 20 miles). Family owned and operated with friendly, welcoming service.
6. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
This zoo features the exotic and ferocious, including the big cats - lions, tigers, and the ultra-rare snow leopard - as well as birds, insects, and marine life.
Reviewed By Ylndrichards
This is an awesome place for kids and adults. Very nice and lots of animals My grand children loved it
7. Dinosaur World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 575 reviews
Reviewed By jamiekL922YI - Chicago, United States
Our little one LOVED dinosaur world. She loved the dinosaur trail with life-sized dinosaurs and the dino dig. The playground was nice and she enjoyed playing. The museum was small, but just enough for a 4 year old. If you have little ones, don't miss this!
8. Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By 155linettej
Very good prices on bulk/chunks of rocks and minerals as well as more refined specimens inside. Good prices on souvenirs. Right on the main road, definitely worth the stop if you like rocks or want to pick up traditional souvenirs.
9. Kentucky Action Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By JonathanJ174
Guided horse back riding is available here for novice through experienced riders at a very affordable rate. The horses are gentle and the guides are very welcoming and friendly. This location is a family run business and is a great experience if a visitor is looking for horse back riding opportunities in the mammoth cave area.
10. Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
