Horse Cave Attractions
The town of Horse Cave (pop. 2,300) was named for a large cavern around which it grew. An underground river was used to generate electricity in the late 1800s.
American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave
The Hidden River Cave features a subterranean river flowing 150 feet below the city of Horse Cave. The museum presents the history and science of caves and groundwater through a variety of exhibits.
American Cave Conservation Association
119 East Main Street
Box 409
Horse Cave, KY 42749-0409
United States
119 East Main Street
Box 409
Horse Cave, KY 42749-0409
United States
Phone 1 (270) 786-1466
Fax 1 (270) 786-1467
Hours
May 31 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 7 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Caverns
Kentucky Down Under is an Australian-themed animal park where kangaroos, emus, and other Australian native animals roam freely. The Kentucky Caverns are filled with unusual onyx formations.
All values are in United States Dollars
Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Caverns
3700 L&N Turnpike Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749-0189
United States
3700 L&N Turnpike Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749-0189
United States
Phone 1 (270) 786-2634
Fax 1 (270) 786-2636
Hours
April 2 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 28 to August 12
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
August 13 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to April 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 22.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 19.30 |
| Child 14 & under | $ 13.00 |
| Military discount | FREE |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Kentucky Repertory Theatre at Horse Cave (formerly Horse Cave Theatre)
The Kentucky Repertory Theatre at Horse Cave presents six plays throughout the year. Backstage tours are available.
