Formed by the catastrophic collapse of an underlying cave, the Lost River Cave Valley winds for over a mile through the city of Bowling Green before it ends at one of the largest cave entrances in the eastern United States. Boat tours of Lost River Cave allow you to follow the valley’s spring fed river as it disappears underground. The valley, its “blue hole” springs and the cave have attracted people for over 10,000 years. Millers, distillers, civil war soldiers, and possibly outlaws used the cave in the 19th century. Visitors can still visit the dance floor of the popular underground nightclub that attracted big name bands during the 1930’s and 1940’s.

Lost River Valley is a National Archeological Site and a National Historic Site. While visiting the Historic Lost River visit the nature trails that meander through the valley to other blue holes and the Butterfly Gardens.

Lost River Cave tour and gift shop are open year-round, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's day.

Lost River Cave and Valley is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky on 31 W at Cave Mill Road (just off of Dishman Lane). From I-65 use Exit 22. 

For more information call toll free (866) 274-2283 or (270) 393-0077 www.lostrivercave.com