8 Underground Adventures You Can Only Have In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published August 02, 2017
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
There are so many adventures you can have throughout Kentucky, from mountain hike views to fishing on a picturesque lake to horse back riding through scenic rolling hills. But have you ever considered all of the fun you can have beneath those hills of Kentucky? Kentucky’s cave system is quite impressive and provides some of the best access to them that you can find anywhere in the world. These 8 underground adventures can only be found in Kentucky and you have to give them a try.
The Carter County Caves region has the highest concentration of caves to be found in any area of Kentucky. There are several opportunities for tours and other underground adventures for all ages.
Enjoy one of the most unique experiences in Kentucky on this underground boat tour. The only one of its kind, you'll board a boat and head into a historic cave, learning history and interesting facts along the way.
As the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave provides endless underground exploration. From a quick, easy tour to a headlamp lit, crawling adventure, you will find everything in this mammoth-sized Kentucky attraction.
Paddle boarding is all over Kentucky's waterways so it only makes sense that this adventure makes its way underground. With SUP Kentucky, you can paddle your board into a cavern where the glow from your headlamps will lead the way on this unforgettable experience.
Head to Kentucky's very own underground playground at the Mega Cavern in Louisville. Zip line through a cave, take a tour or try the only fully underground aerial ropes course in the world.
Located in the heart of Horse Cave, Hidden River Cave offers Public Guided tours, where no reservation is required. They also have more intense adventure tours, as well as an interesting museum to explore the history of America's cave system.
Many know that the popular Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo is an amazing place where you can get up close and personal with exotic animals, such as these adorable kangaroos. But also a part of the property, you can tour Mammoth Onyx Cave, one of the most beautiful and easily accessible caves in the U.S.
For underground adventure in Red River Gorge, Thrillsville Adventure Park is the place to go. Their Gorge Underground kayak tour leads you into the darkness of the Gorge Grotto, through the mountainside for a full hour long adventure under the Earth's surface.
Have you explored Kentucky’s beautiful underground landscape? Any of these you’re anxious to try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! And for more information on each of the adventures above, just click on its name for location, details and more!
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