The Heart-Stopping Cave Tour In Kentucky You Won't Find Anywhere Else
By Andrea Limke|Published March 12, 2019
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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 many things about Kentucky that make it a wonderful travel destination, and one of those features is Mammoth Cave. This National Park attracts visitors from all over the world, but it is also a must-visit for every Kentuckian, as we are very lucky to have the longest cave system on the planet right here in our state. You can take a variety of tours that lead you down into Mammoth Cave, and they vary in intensity. One of the most popular options is the Historic Tour, which includes a heart-stopping portion that you won’t find anywhere else.
Mammoth Cave is, without a doubt, one of the best attractions we have in the state of Kentucky. The fact that it is a natural wonder and the longest known cave system in the world, makes it that much more fascinating.
If you've never been to Mammoth Cave, then you may not realize that several different tours are offered at various times throughout the year. These tours range is length, difficulty, and content in terms of which areas of the cave you are experiencing. One of the most popular options, especially for a first time visitor, is the Historic Tour.
This is a two-hour tour that takes you through the natural opening of the cave and down into its mysterious domes and passageways. You'll get to see the same cave landmarks that have been visited by writers, scientists, military figures, and celebrities of the 1800s and early 1900s.
While most of the tour is in open spaces, there is one section that is not for the faint of heart. Whimsically named "Fat Man's Misery," be prepared to duck down and maneuver through a tight pathway in the cave.
If you sign up for this tour, know that almost everyone can make their way through, but it is much more confined than what you experience on the rest of the tour.
This particular tour also includes 440 stairs and is rated moderately difficult. It's a wonderful, well-rounded experience for all cave visitors, including families, and will teach you the incredible history of this Kentucky landmark.
These tours take adventurers through miles of Mammoth Cave, but there is actually so much more that has yet to be discovered. The photo below shows a lower level passage leading to an area that is still being explored.
If Fat Man's Misery and the Historic Tour do not provide enough of a thrill for you, there are other heart-stopping experiences available as well, such as the Wild Cave Tour, where you can really have a one-of-a-kind adventure right here in Kentucky.
Every tour of Mammoth Cave is filled with adventure, and this section of the Historic Tour is no exception. It may even get your heart racing a bit! Have you explored Mammoth Cave and had to squeeze through Fat Man’s Misery? Share your experience with us in the comments!
For more information on this tour and the others offered within Mammoth Cave, visit its website here.
And for some little known facts about this massive cave system in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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