Hart County Tourism

12/11/2024

We love welcoming new friends to town! Thursday-Saturday breakfast and lunch idea? Yes, please!

Come on downtown! Eat a bit. Shop a bit. Cave a bit. We’ve got you! Plan at kygetaway.com.


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Looking for your new favorite breakfast and/or lunch spot? 🥪☕ Stop in and try our fresh food, flavorful sides, and sweet treats! Perfect for a morning pick me up, midday break, or a cozy catch-up. See you soon!

HOURS:
Thursday-Saturday 7am-2pm

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12/11/2024

"One man's junk is another man's treasure!" You'll find loads of cool treasure at JunkinGypsy in downtown Horse Cave, Kentucky. Check out their open house on December 14, 10 am to 6 pm. And browse the other charming shops in the small town's historic district while you're there. Grab a bite to eat, explore Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, stroll the award-winning Horse Cave Stories Cell Phone Tour, and have a sweet small town Christmas experience!

For our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.


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Everyone is invited to Junkin' Gypsy's Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec 14th from 10am till 6pm. We are located at 123 Water Street, in Horse Cave, KY! 🎅Come down for a special day of sales and fun and finish up your Christmas List! 🥰 Dang good junk makes for dang good presents!

12/10/2024

Celebrate the season with free family and children's photos and hot chocolate or milk and cookies at the historic Thomas House, 111 East Main Street, in downtown Horse Cave on Thursday, December 12, 4 - 7:30 pm. Sponsored by Can't Stop, Won't Stop Motorcycle Association and the City of Horse Cave.

For all of our Hart County lodging, shopping, dining, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.

12/09/2024

We can attest to this! 🦌🦌🦌 Another reason to drive slowly and safely in Mammoth Cave National Park. And look out for turkeys, too! 🦃🦃🦃

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🦌 We interrupt your social media scroll for an important announcement from our antlered residents:

“Hey there, humans! Dasher and Comet here, with a friendly reminder to please rein in your speed and be wildlife aware while driving in Mammoth Cave National Park. Winter will be here soon, and we deer are busy finding snacks to eat and warm places to sleep. With all the hustle and bustle, we don’t always remember to look both ways when crossing roadways.

We put together this little jingle to help everyone remember to slow down and scan both sides of the road to avoid an 💥 “Oh, deer!” 😧 moment:

🎵 You better watch out, you better slow down! You better not speed, because we’re on the move now! White-tailed deer are running around! Oh, you better look left, and you better look right, whenever you’re driving but especially at night! White-tailed deer are running around!🎵

Thank you for helping keep us and all our forest friends safe!"

Learn how to safely view Dasher, Comet, and their wildlife friends at: https://ow.ly/NFAE50UnC6p

12/09/2024

TICKET LOTTERY is now open for the new Floyd Collins History Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park that will be part of the 2025 100-year commemoration of legendary cave explorer Floyd Collins. The lottery will be open until December 18, 22024 for the tour that will be in February 2025. You don't want to miss this! Link to enter is in the shared post below.

We have loads of info about our lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring at kygetaway.com to help you plan your visit.


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The Floyd Collins History Tour ticket lottery is officially open for applications! 🎟️ Apply now for a chance to join us in February 2025 as Mammoth Cave National Park commemorates legendary cave explorer Floyd Collins with this special tour which will include a visit to Crystal Cave!

Tickets for this limited, high-demand event will be distributed through the lottery which will accept applications until Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Apply now at this link: https://ow.ly/tfWL50UlYw7

For more information about the Floyd Collins History Tour and other commemorative events visit: https://ow.ly/p2Ll50UlYw8

12/08/2024

Small town Christmas Parade 2024 highlights are here! Thanks to Kentucky Road Trips for these spectacular photos from downtown Horse Cave.

Visit our small town shops and eateries. Take a cave tour. Pet a kangaroo, Tour a museum. Hit a trail. Visit kygetaway.com for all the info to help you plan a real Kentucky adventure!


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12/07/2024

Christmas decor specials at Sugar Sank in downtown Horse Cave! Stop in after the Christmas parade! 🎄🤶 And check out all the cute downtown shops!


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12/07/2024

Something retro and cool for your child …. or your inner child. Check out JunkinGypsy and all of our cute downtown shops after the 10 am Christmas parade today (December 7) or on your visit any time to Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum just down the street.

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Hot wheels only three dollars each at the Junkin Gypsy located 123 Water St. horse Cave

12/07/2024

🎄✨ Celebrate the season with 108 on Main in downtown Horse Cave before, during, or after the December 7 Christmas Parade that begins at 10 am! 🎅🌟 Stop by the new eatery (beside the Horse Cave mural and across the street from Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum) for their exclusive Christmas parade day specials—crafted just for this magical day. 🥞☕

Treat yourself to delicious holiday-inspired bites and drinks that’ll keep you merry and bright! (and warm)🌟🎁 See you the before, during, or after the Christmas Parade! 🎅🌟

Stop by 108 on Main for our exclusive Christmas parade day specials—crafted just for this magical day. 🥞☕ Treat yourself to delicious holiday-inspired bites and drinks that’ll keep you merry and bright! (and warm)🌟🎁 See you there!

❄️Notice: This will be their menu for Saturday December 7, their normal menu will not be available❄️

Saturday Hours: 7am- 2pm While you're in town, check out all the charming shops, too!

For all of our Hart County lodging, shopping, dining, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.


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12/06/2024

Gift giving time? Stuff that stocking for a season of adventure! 🎄🎅🐪🐂🐐 Dutch Country Safari Park season passes are on sale from December 6 through December 20, 2024!

Season Pass Pricing for 2025:
Adult - $34.99
Kids - $18.99
December Sale Price:
Adults - $29.99
Kids - $16.99

Opening day will be March 27th, 2025 so take advantage of this amazing deal!
(Passes are non-transferable)

To order, you can call 270-925-4417 and pay by phone, your passes will be mailed to you!

Each season pass includes: 10% off in gift shop and $1off train ride

Regular admission price for 2025:
$17.99 - adult admission
$10.99 - kids admission (ages 4-12)
3 and under is free

For more info about Hart County's Amish community and a downloadable to a map of our Amish-owned businesses go to https://kygetaway.com/resources/amish/

For all of our lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info here on the edge of Mammoth Cave National Park just off Interstate 65 midway between Louisville and Nashville, go to kygetaway.com.


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12/05/2024

Did you say karaoke? Who's in? See you at Terrazul Mexican Grill tonight (Thursday December 5) at 6-9 pm. 🎼🎤

For all of our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.


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12/04/2024

Sometimes you find some of the most precious items in unexpected places! Spectacular beauty below ground and also in the gift shop at Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum! Our small town shops are brimming with lovely ideas.

If you're in the Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Horse Cave KOA, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park area or just driving through on I-65, stop by an attraction, a charming shop, a small town eatery, a local attraction or event, and immerse yourself in rural Kentucky!

For all of our lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.


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12/03/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hart County! This Saturday, December 7, is Parade Day! Make plans to enjoy the small town Christmas parades and check out the local shops and restaurants. Here are the details: ⬇

🎄 Horse Cave Christmas Parade - 10 am
🎅 Santa at the Thomas House, 111 East Main Street - After the parade. Santa and treats for the children.

🎄Munfordville Christmas Parade - 1pm
🎼 Community Christmas Sing - 2 pm after the parade at Munfordville Presbyterian Church, 122 Union Street. Carols, Cookies, Cider & Children’s Activities. Special guests will include: Munfordville United Methodist Choir, Woodsonville Church, John Freeman, The Sexton Family, HCHS Band Ensemble, Steve & Janet Kistler, Josh & Erica Whitaker, Will & Diana Aubrey, Will Carroll

P.S. If these two parades inspire you for even more Christmas spirit, don't forget the Glasgow Christmas Parade Saturday evening at 6 pm.

If you're in the Mammoth Cave National Park. Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, or Horse Cave KOA area, you'll love these small town parades!

For all of our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.


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12/02/2024

This past week's Thanksgiving gatherings brought us back to the histories of our all of our families and of our community. These new photos are of the historic Thomas House located on Main Street across from the Horse Cave mural. The house is more than a century and a half old. Its history connects us with the Revolutionary War, the Wilderness Trail, electricity in the town, and more recently the expansion of the property in the heart of a National Register District that has a "huge" basement!

This two-story wood-frame residence was built in the Queen Anne style typical of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The oldest part of the house was built soon after William Wilson inherited the property in 1859. He was the grandson of one of Horse Cave's favorite residents.

Elizabeth Wilson came to this territory in 1802 to take up the Revolutionary War land grant of her late husband James. With her were her eight children and families who among them had all the skills to survive on the frontier. One of her sons died on the banks of the Cumberland River as the pioneer party was attempting to cross.

She built a house on what is now Church Street, Unfortunately, none of her dwelling survives, but this land, part of the land grant in 1802 was her grandson William's inheritance from her.

Local dentist, Dr. George A. Thomas purchased the the property with the house and the adjacent cave in 1887 and remodeled the home about that time with the distinctive dormers that pier e the pressed tin shingle roof above the porch. The corner tower, enhanced with decorative wood shingle siding, is typical of the Victorian style. Inside, the interior central stair, fireplaces, and corner cupboard remain intact. George A. used the river in the cave to furnish water to the community and installed a generating system to make Horse Cave the second electrically-lighted town (after Louisville) in the state.

In 1908, Dr. Harry B. Thomas (George's A.'s son) remodeled the house. Harry B. was a local dentist whose office was in the jutting portion of the brick building next door (now the second story of The Way Church). He liked to work in the area surrounded by windows so he could keep an eye on what was going on in town.

Harry B. was also the Thomas who opened the cave to public tours. In 1916, he cleaned up the sinkhole, tore down the buildings that lined the street on stilts, and conducted a contest to name the cave. Dr. D.C. Donan of Three Springs submitted the winning entry - Hidden River Cave. Steps were installed, and the tourist trade boomed.

The Thomas House was purchased with grant funds along the with cave rights beneath in 1999 by the City of Horse Cave. Exterior renovations were funded with grant funds, as well. The house is currently used for the Horse Cave Arts & Sciences Summer Camp, educational classes for Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, and is available for rentals for meetings, receptions, etc. For rental information, contact the City of Horse Cave at 270.786.2680.

The Thomas House is one of the featured buildings on the award-winning Horse Cave Stories Cell Phone Tour, and easy-walking self-guided tour along the downtown area that shares stories from locals about a town that grew on top of a cave. You can access that info here ⬇️
https://kygetaway.com/horse-cave-stories/

Plan a stop on your Hart County adventure. You can go to kygetaway.com for our lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to help you plan your visit.


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12/01/2024

Ring in the season at The Medical Center at Caverna (1501 South Dixie Highway, Hrose Cave) with music, cookies, cocoa, and tree lighting on Thursday, December 5.

⏰ 5 pm Caverna High School Band
⏰ 5:15 pm Lighting of the Tree
⏰ 5:30 pm Cookies and Cocoa


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Join us for Make the Season Bright on December 5 at The Medical Center at Caverna!
⏰ 5 pm Caverna High School Band
⏰ 5:15 pm Lighting of the Tree
⏰ 5:30 pm Cookies and Cocoa
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Make the Season Bright offers a simple and heartfelt way for you to reserve a tree light in Honor or Memory of someone special this holiday season. Funds from the lighting event will benefit Med Center Health Foundation initiatives in Horse Cave and Hart County.

11/30/2024

Your antique shopping adventure awaits at Caveland Antique Mall in Visit Horse Cave’s downtown shopping district. Browse the shops, grab a bite to eat, stroll the museum, explore the cave. Make it a day!


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It might be cold outside but it’s still a perfect day to get some Christmas shopping done! 🎄✨

We’ll be here until 5 o’clock! Hart County Tourism

11/30/2024

Every day is a good day to ! GeeGa's Home Decor is one of the charming stores in downtown Visit Horse Cave. Browse, shop, and dine in the historic district. You can even tour a museum (for free) and explore a cave at Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum. Don’t forget to snap a selfie at the iconic Horse Cave mural!


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11/30/2024

Have you tried the newest restaurant in downtown Visit Horse Cave? 108 on Main is open Thursdays-Saturdays 7am to 2pm. They’re located next to the Horse Cave mural. Delicious!!


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We are OPEN and Ready to serve YOU!! 🤍
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us! 🫶🏼
This weekend, we’re grateful for YOU! Your support helps us grow and continue doing what we love – serving up fresh foods, tasty treats, and creating a cozy space for our community.

Every visit makes a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for choosing to shop small and support local! Make sure to check out all of the small businesses around the cafe while you’re out!

Let’s make this day extra special together. See you soon! 😊