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Mammoth Passage Tour
Visit the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave, where the cave was first discovered over 4,000 years ago.
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Mammoth Passage Tour Details
This classic tour enters the cave through the Historic Entrance, first discovered more than 4,000 year ago, then winds through the cave's passageways, with narration on the cave's geologic and mining history. This tour also visits the Rotunda, one of the largest rooms in the cave system. This moderately difficult, 3/4-mile tour typically takes about 75 minutes to complete and costs $7. All tours depart from the park visitor center.
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Historic Entrance Trail
Take this trail from the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center to the cave's historic entrance.
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Star Chamber Tour
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Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
The Mammoth Cave Visitor Center is your go-to destination for park information, permits, tours, and publications.
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Mammoth Cave National Park
The world's largest known cave, Mammoth Cave has at least 360 miles of passageways and possibly hundreds more.