Ready-Made Road Trips
Cave City Trip Itineraries
Whether you have an afternoon, a weekend, or a full week, these authentic ready-made plans make it effortless to experience the best of Cave Country.
1 to 2 DaysUnderground Adventures
Explore the deep wonders of Kentucky's karst wonderland
Included Stops:
- 1Mammoth Cave National Park: Historic or Domes & Dripstones tour (reserve in advance)
- 2Diamond Caverns: Spectacular cathedral-like draperies discovered in 1859
- 3Onyx Cave & Rock Shop: 40-ft underground waterfall and gem panning
- 4Crystal Onyx Cave: Intimate Prewitts Knob chambers and Native American history
- 5Hidden River Cave: Underground swinging bridge in neighboring Horse Cave
1 DayJurassic World & Roadside Fun
Prehistoric life and iconic vintage roadside wonder
Included Stops:
- 1Dinosaur World: Over 150 life-sized dinosaurs in lush forest settings
- 2Big Mike's Rock Shop: Mystery House optical illusion & crack-your-own geode
- 3Historic Wigwam Village No. 2: Snapshot at the iconic 1937 concrete teepee motel
- 4JB's Haunted Mansion: Cheesy pizza and hand-dipped ice cream
1 DayAction Adventure & Thrills
Speed down the mountain and fly over the ridge
Included Stops:
- 1Mammoth Valley Park Alpine Slide: Kentucky's legendary 3,300-ft curving downhill track
- 2Mammoth Valley Longest Twin Zipline: Side-by-side soaring high above the tree canopy
- 3Adventures of Mammoth Cave: Tarzan swings, aerial obstacle courses, and drop tower
- 4Jesse James Riding Stables: Scenic horseback trail rides through private timberland
Half-Day to Full DaySip & Stroll the Rail District
Craft spirits, local boutiques, and small-town warmth
Included Stops:
- 1Ace Coffee Co.: Morning artisan latte and scratch-baked pastry
- 2One More Chapter Bookstore: Browse regional titles and literary gifts
- 3Dueling Grounds Distillery: Sample Linkumpinch Bourbon in the historic barrel room
- 4MB Roland Distillery Cave Du Bourbon: Pre-prohibition style corn whiskey and craft bourbon
- 5POURter's Pub & Kitchen: Craft beers on tap and Southern-inspired dinner
2 to 3 DaysZip, Paddle, & Saddle
The ultimate tri-sport Kentucky countryside expedition
Included Stops:
- 1Adventures of Mammoth Cave: Zipline through ancient oak and hickory forests
- 2Green River Canoeing: Paddling trip along the scenic, gentle Green River
- 3Jesse James Riding Stables or Double J: Horseback trail ride through limestone ridge country
- 4Campfire under the stars: Overnight at Rock Cabin or Wigwam Village
2 DaysThere's Only One!
One-of-a-kind Kentucky landmarks you won't find anywhere else
Included Stops:
- 1Mammoth Cave National Park: Longest cave on Earth
- 2Wigwam Village No. 2: Preserved historic 1937 motor court
- 3Kentucky Stonehenge: Quirky handcrafted megaliths in Munfordville
- 4Hidden River Cave: World's longest underground swinging bridge
- 5Mammoth Valley Alpine Slide: Sole alpine slide in the Commonwealth