Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum Tours

Visit Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

Don’t just explore the earth's surface — learn more about what's below it too. See mysterious natural formations and shapes in the deep, shadowy recesses of Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum.

This natural underground attraction is often on the itineraries of travelers to Horse Cave. But Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum isn't the only highlight in the area. Dinosaur World, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are some other interesting sights close by.

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Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds

$577

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Louisville (SDF)

8.8/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)

Nice location, courteous staff, clean but old. Needs to be refresh

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

$615

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Louisville (SDF)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)

Shuttle service was great. Kim from hotel staff front desk was excellent. She was friendly, helpful and offered terrific suggestions on dining and local activities in the area.

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

5 Bd/3 Ba-Near Expo/UL/Fair/YUM/Zoo

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$892

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 30

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Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Louisville (SDF)

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Reviews of Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

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Top Destination

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

This is one of those easy to miss while driving places go slow as you're getting close to it. The cave is very interesting. Tons of steps to get inside though. Probably not the best cave to start with after sitting in a car for many hours for that reason, but worth it regardless. Museum is cool too and talks about the whole area and other cave systems.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Kangaroo adventure , Train museum , Dinosaur world

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Best Lodging Options Near Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

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Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

750 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY

Red Roof Inn & Suites Cave City

807 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY

Horse Cave Motel

319 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY

Quality Inn & Suites

425 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY

Bluegrass Bliss

Horse Cave

Baymont by Wyndham Cave City

799 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY

Comfort Inn And Suites

819 Sanders St, Cave City, KY

Sleep Inn & Suites

801 Mammoth Cave St., Cave City, KY

Hampton Inn Cave City, KY

803 Sanders Street, Cave City, KY

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Best time to go to Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

The best time to visit Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum is dependant on what kind of holiday you are seeking. July is its hottest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are moderately high and weather is mostly sunny with light rain. January is its coolest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are moderately low and weather is mostly cloudy with light rain.

Calendar Month	Temperature	Precipitation	Cloudiness	Occupancy	Pricing
January	35.1°F (1.7°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy	Moderately Low	Slightly Low
February	39.2°F (4.0°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy	Moderately Low	Slightly Low
March	47.8°F (8.8°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy	Moderately High	Average
April	56.8°F (13.8°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Average	Average
May	66.2°F (19.0°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Average	Average
June	74.3°F (23.5°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Moderately High	Slightly High
July	77.2°F (25.1°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Moderately High	Slightly High
August	75.6°F (24.2°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Average	Slightly High
September	69.8°F (21.0°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Average	Average
October	58.6°F (14.8°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Average	Average
November	46.9°F (8.3°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny	Average	Average
December	40.8°F (4.9°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy	Moderately Low	Slightly Low

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Plan a trip to see Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

5 Bd/3 Ba-Near Expo/UL/Fair/YUM/Zoo

Reviews of Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

4/5 - Good

5/5 - Excellent

Popular places to visit

Kentucky's Stonehenge

Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop

Diamond Caverns

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky Repertory Theatre

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo

Best Lodging Options Near Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

Check availability on hotels close to Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

Red Roof Inn & Suites Cave City

Horse Cave Motel

Quality Inn & Suites

Bluegrass Bliss

Baymont by Wyndham Cave City

Comfort Inn And Suites

Sleep Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Cave City, KY

Best time to go to Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum

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