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The Cave Tour In Florida Caverns State Park That Belongs On Your Bucket List

Florida Caverns State Park offers a unique underground adventure with guided cave tours showcasing geological formations and colorful LED lighting.

Updated Dec 13, 2023

Written by 

Marisa Roman

While everyone is adding lakes and beaches to their bucket list this year, perhaps we should explore one of the most unique Florida experiences instead. Let’s switch pace and keep things cool underground. Are you with me? Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna is a one-of-a-kind adventure that offers guests a look at what it’s like underneath the surface of the state. Spend the afternoon wandering around these caves in Florida, enjoying the state-of-the-art LED lighting, and the cool cavern temps. This is one bucket-list experience you do not want to miss!

If you’re looking for something exciting to add to your upcoming adventure bucket list, we recommend checking out Florida Caverns State Park.

A forested area with a cave entrance and a sign indicating the tour cave entrance and side door trail.
TripAdvisor Simply Heartfelt

First and foremost, the state park itself is truly beautiful—with tons of opportunities to explore the natural surroundings aboveground.

A serene blue pond surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden walkway in the background.
TripAdvisor Amanda V.

But the most exciting aspect of visiting this state park is what happens below the surface.

Plaque marking Florida Caverns Natural Area as a National Natural Landmark, highlighting its environmental significance.
TripAdvisor Glenn C.

Guided cave tours are offered to visitors, who will be able to see an entirely different side of Florida deep underground.

A dimly lit cave interior featuring tall, stalagmite formations and rocky textures.
Flickr Jaclyn D.

Visitors will be able to see a variety of geological formations from the columns and flowstone to the stalagmites and stalactites.

A colorful cave interior with illuminated stalactites and stalagmites in shades of blue, yellow, and red.
Google/Francisco Collazo

The beauty of the cave is only highlighted further by the addition of colorful LED lights throughout.

A colorful cave interior with vibrant green, purple, and pink lighting illuminating unique rock formations.
TripAdvisor Zonicle

You’ll be able to see the beauty and the illumination of the colorful lights, all while learning about the history of the cave and the early uses.

A colorful cave interior with vibrant stalactites and stalagmites illuminated in shades of blue, purple, red, and green.
TripAdvisor SantiagoF561

Enjoy the cool 65-degree year-round temperature and explore over a dozen different cave rooms when you take the cave tour at Florida Caverns State Park.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a dimly lit cave, showcasing unique rock formations and textures.
TripAdvisor Tom M.

Check out this informative YouTube video by VISIT FLORIDA with a glimpse inside these caves in Florida.

https://youtu.be/Aat2zAsFt1Y?si=1Sazs-OfGtsSlEN7

Have you ever been to Florida Caverns State Park before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or, if you’re looking for more information about the park, including information about the cave tours, visit the Florida Caverns State Park website. Also, check out this website for more unique Florida experiences we believe belong on your bucket list.

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