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Gothic Avenue Cave Tour
Fee:
$23 Adults, $19 Youth, $11.50 Senior Pass Holder, $11.50 Access Pass HolderLocation: LAT/LONG: 37.187022, -86.101071
This tour departs from the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center.
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Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
Description
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
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Reservation or Registration: No
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NPS Photo / David Kem