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.
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.
Address: American Cave Conservation Association, 119 East Main Street Box 409, Horse Cave, KY 42749-0409, United States
Phone: 1 (270) 786-1466, Fax: 1 (270) 786-1467
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.
Address: Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Caverns, 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: 8am-5pm
May 28 to August 12: 8am-6pm
August 13 to October 31: 9am-4pm
November 1 to April 1: 9am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Reduced admission from November to March - only caverns open.
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