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Before you go
Your trip to Cave City.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cave City – Kentucky Destination Nashville and Mammoth Cave
How to get there
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Nashville International Airport (BNA) Nashville · 150 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It’s at exit 53 on I-65, about 150 km from Nashville and about 140 km from Louisville. From the town, KY-70 leads to the park. There is no public transport to the cave.
How many days
One day for one or two guided cave tours; two days to add surface trails and trips on the Green River.
When to go
The cave is open year-round, with a temperature around 12 °C. From late spring to early autumn there are more tour options, but spaces usually sell out earlier.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The park is outside town and there is no public transport to it.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Cave City
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Morning
Mammoth Cave
Go early to the Mammoth Cave visitor center for the first guided tour you’ve reserved.
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Afternoon
Surface trails
In the afternoon, take a second tour or follow the surface trails down to the Green River.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay to visit Mammoth Cave?
In Cave City or inside the park itself, near the visitor center.
How far is Cave City from Mammoth Cave?
About 15 km to the visitor center, via KY-70.
How to go from Nashville to Cave City?
By car, about 150 km on I-65.
How much time to allow for Mammoth Cave?
One day for one or two guided tours; two days for the trails and the river.