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The story of Hidden River Cave is both one of nature's grandeur and of human impact on cave ecosystems. It tells of how people can make a positive change in restoring these fragile places. Closed to tours for 50 years due to groundwater pollution, the cave has made a remarkable recovery. Visit the nation's only museum dedicated to caves and their protection to learn about this remarkable conservation success story. From I-65 take Exit 58 to downtown Horse Cave (2 miles). Open daily, year- round except Thanksgiving, Christmas
& New Year's Day.
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The enormous cave entrance in the town of Horse Cave leads to a 7-mile labyrinth of passageways connected by a subterranean river, the Hidden River. The cave tour begins at the American Cave Museum where history and science exhibits introduce visitors to the fascinating world of caves. From the museum, visitors can descend into Hidden River Cave where the roar of a rushing cave stream flows through massive underground
chambers.