Things to do in Mammoth Cave: 1 local trip idea
A ready-made adventure day trip in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, with 5 stops in order.
Subterranean Depth & River
An action-packed day of underground exploration, scenic river paddling, and dramatic sinkhole hiking in Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Green River Grill
171 Hotel Road, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, USAFuel up right inside the park lodge with a hearty southern breakfast before your busy day.
★ 3.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
Quarters 43, 1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, USAA classic, active tour requiring you to navigate 540 stairs and tight passages deep underground.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$24 per person · Directions - 3
Green River Canoeing and Kayaking
23839 Louisville Rd, Park City, KY 42160, USAEmbark on a scenic paddle trip down the Green River, gliding past dense forests and dramatic limestone bluffs.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 3 hr 30 min · ~$50 per person · Directions - 4
Cedar Sink Trailhead
Brownsville, KY 42210, USAAn active 1-mile round-trip hike leading down into a massive limestone sinkhole via steep wooden steps.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · Free · Directions - 5
Buckingham’s Honey & Oak
822 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127, USAEnd your adventurous day with mouthwatering, slow-smoked pulled pork and classic southern sides.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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