Gothic Avenue Cave Tour
Mammoth Cave National Park · Kentucky
Photo: NPS Photo / David Kem
Next time
Thursday, Oct 8 · 1:45 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
Gothic Avenue was named because of its unusual rock formations resembling Gothic architecture, and was the site of some of the earliest 19th century tourism. Early visitors left behind signatures, artifacts, and monuments in this area of the cave, which also features stalactites and stalagmites. This tour focuses on 1800s tourism and uses of Mammoth Cave, and is ideal for people with a high interest in history.
Portions of this tour are also seen on the Star Chamber, Historic, and Violet City Lantern Tours.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Total Stairs: 170
Difficulty: Moderate
Ages: Ages 6 and older. Individuals under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
Restrooms: No
Tickets available for each tour time: 40
- Where to meet
- This tour departs from the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center.
- Good to know
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Thursday, Oct 81:45 PM
- Friday, Oct 91:45 PM
- Saturday, Oct 101:45 PM
- Sunday, Oct 111:45 PM
- Monday, Oct 121:45 PM
- Tuesday, Oct 131:45 PM
- Wednesday, Oct 141:45 PM
- Thursday, Oct 151:45 PM
- Friday, Oct 161:45 PM
- Saturday, Oct 171:45 PM
And 20 more dates. Schedule from the Mammoth Cave National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
81° / 59°
clear sky · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:19 PM
Thursday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
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