Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 119 E Main St, Horse Cave, KY 42749, USA

Phone: +12707861466

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

Ellisa Kobylak

Jul 12, 2022

We really enjoyed this cave tour. Compared to the National Park tour, this group seemed to give more time for photos and questions. It was a slower pace and that made it more enjoyable. There was also less harsh lighting, so you really get a soft glow of the cave. The bridge was really great, too! And our guide, Logan, was knowledgeable and funny. There are a lot of stairs!

Ella Morrison

Jun 21, 2022

BE AWARE- This tour has like 600+ steps, a swinging bridge, open railed stairs near deep holes. I consider myself fairly fit and was winded by the end of the tour. This might not be the one for older folks, people with breathing difficulties, or trouble with stairs. This is a really really neat tour. It's totally different from a lot of them in the area. If you like a more relaxed and interactive tour, I recommend Justin. He made it really fun.

The Pewter Palace

Jun 18, 2022

Super place! Museum is FREE and we'll done. Some interactive exhibits great for kids and adults. Some exhibits need a little TLC and we suspect the downturn in visitors due to pandemic did not help their finances to make needed repairs. All in all a great museum that showcases the early founding of the cave, the town around it and the good years and bad years. It is a story of trimpumph to reclaim a cave the citizens polluted at one time. Now you can happily tour it again! We did not go on the tour ($) due to a sore knee but we were encouraged by the front desk staff to take the elevator down to the walkway and cave entrance. It's like an enchanted garden and nice and cool from the cave air was icing on the cake. We highly recommend visiting this site and pop in all the antique shops and other stores in the downtown just across the street!

Kerstin Brucki

Jun 16, 2022

We stopped at Hidden River unexpectedly on a road trip. We walked right in on a Thursday afternoon and was able to get on the next tour. The front staff was nice and welcoming. The museum was a nice intro to the history and wildlife of the cave. Aaron was our tour guide and he was super knowledgeable. He was also patient and willing to let us stop to take photos and answer any questions we had. My husband and I have been to a few other caves in the past, and we thought Hidden River was great. It was worth the stop.

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Questions & Answers

where is it at ????????????????

Tiffany King | Jul 23, 2019
Heath Hatcher | Jul 24, 2019

You really cant miss it if you make it to Horse Cave Ky. We stumbled on it and it was great.

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Is this tour physically strenuous?

Melani Sinkhorn | Sep 25, 2020
Noah Leist | Sep 26, 2020

Not really, you got your regular cave tour it's like 30 through an hour. Then your actual cave exploring. The cave exploring is four hours long, alot of crawling through rocks there are different difficulties and they will tell you in advance. Some places you got to walk and even waddle through water. I went like a month ago and would definitely go again. Got to even see all the wildlife of the cave. If you have sensitive knees bring knee pads, also might be a good idea to bring a change of clothes

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Would like to participate in the Horse cave festival who do I contact? Could you please advise about upcoming festival. Thank you!

Elettie Kirkpatrick | Jul 22, 2020
Sally Lewis | Jul 23, 2020

You can call Horse Cave city Hall. They should be able to give you the names of the ones who run the festival.

Are small pets allowed?

Christi Steinberg | Jul 23, 2019
bobby price | Jul 24, 2019

Small pets can actually go thru the cave with u. Ziplining and repelling is a different obstacle:)

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I've planned a trip there for Friday to zipline and do a cave tour for my birthday. The weather is calling for rain. Will you be open?

Charlotte Allen | Jul 23, 2019
Get Off The Couch | Jul 24, 2019

I believe they will be open for the cave tour, not sure about zipline.

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How is the cave right now? Any flooding? Would like to go Saturday

Paul Strothman | Jul 23, 2019
Tony Miller | Jul 24, 2019

No problems, you'll enjoy it

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What is price

Amanda Turner | Jul 23, 2019
David Foster Singer/Songwriter | Jul 24, 2019

We also offer discounts for multiple activities and large groups

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how much is the long tour

Robin Bartolome | Jul 23, 2019
Brandon Brown | Jul 24, 2019

$18, last I remember.

How much is the shorted tour?

Kathleen DeJong | Jul 23, 2018
Christie Peterson | Jul 24, 2018

$15 for the shorter tour, lasts about 45 minutes to an hour

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