The 10 Best Things to do in Cave City, Kentucky (KY)

March 19, 2022 Marlin Saiz

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.
Restaurants in Cave City

1. Crystal Onyx Cave

425 Prewitts Knob Rd, Cave City, KY 42127-8521 +1 270-773-3377 http://www.facebook.com/crystalonyxcave
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5.0 based on 349 reviews

Crystal Onyx Cave

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. The Roosters Crow Marketplace & Gifts

1002 S Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127-8888 +1 270-773-8929 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/theroosterscrow.cc/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Roosters Crow Marketplace & Gifts

Home, Gifts, Boutique Apparel, Farmhouse, Vintage, Antiques & More! Lifestyle brands such as........Candleberry, 1803 Soy Candles, Lenny & Eva, Simply Southern just to name a few!

Reviewed By Allearimarie - Huntertown, United States

The owner is friendly and is truly a genuine person. Would highly recommend visiting his store and giving him the business.

3. Treasure Trove Park

817 and 901 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City, KY 42127 http://www.treasuretrovepark.com
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Treasure Trove Park

4. Raven's Cross Haunted Village, Escape Games & Gift Emporium

907 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127-8435 +1 270-773-7083 [email protected] http://ravenscrosshauntedvillage.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Raven's Cross Haunted Village, Escape Games & Gift Emporium

Raven's Cross Escapes opened our 1st Escape Adventure The Final Chapter in the fall of 2018, adding our 2nd room The Nautilus Incident in the summer of 2019. Our Rooms are the most immersive and technologically advances rooms for miles. In the fall we offer Old World Scares in the Heart of Kentucky. From the Black Death of Medieval Europe to the Salem Witch Trials. The theme changes but the Village always delivers the scares in our rendition of the terrors from the past. Don't miss this award winning and one of a kind Haunted Attraction Experience. The Village comes to life the last weekend of September and every weekend in October with our highly recognized talented characters, the best in the business we've been told, they are sure to run chills up your spine. Before you leave, check out our Gift Emporium packed full of Pop Art and haunt themed gift ideas for all ages.

5. The Dive

201 A Broadway St, Cave City, KY 42127-8800 +1 270-773-0087 [email protected] http://www.thedivebarcavecity.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Dive

A church for down-and-outers and those who romanticize them, a rare place where high and low rub elbows—bums and poets, thieves and slumming celebrities. Live music on weekends featuring local and international bands and DJ's. During the week there is Karaoke, Bike Nights, Ladies Night, Open Mic, Dance and Themed Parties. Local distilleries and breweries are featured.

6. Jesse James Riding Stables

3057 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127-9207 +1 270-773-2560 http://kentuckyactionpark.com/
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Jesse James Riding Stables

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!

7. Adventures of Mammoth Cave

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4.5 based on 630 reviews

Adventures of Mammoth Cave

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.

8. Onyx Cave

101 Huckleberry Knob Rd, Cave City, KY 42127-8415 +1 270-773-2323 http://visitonyxcave.com/
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Onyx Cave

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.

9. Cave Country Canoe

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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Cave Country Canoe

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.

10. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum

409 E Happy Valley St, Cave City, KY 42127-8844 +1 270-773-2255 http://mammothcavewildlifemuseum.Com
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4.0 based on 75 reviews

Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum

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

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