Hart County on I-65 is the outdoor adventure capital of Kentucky with Mammoth Cave, wild cave tours,
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Mark you calendars for this year's Civil War Days Battles for the Bridge weekend September 13-15. More details about each event are available on the Hart County Historical Museum page.
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Winner! Winner! Congrats to four top 3 gold and silver awards for Best in Kentucky winners from Kentucky Living Magazine! 🥇🥇🥈🥈
🥇 Best Place for Adventure - Mammoth Cave National Park
🥇 Best Hiking Trails - Mammoth Cave National Park
🥈 Best Farm Tour Adventure - Dennison's Roadside Market
🥈 Best Kid-Friendly Attraction - Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
We have lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info at kygetaway.com to help you plan your visit. Of course, you want to come!!! 😍
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Thanks to our partners in Cave Country Trails for all you do to encourage people to get out on our wonderful trails! Congrats to Karen Runner McGuffey for winning this month’s big check.
For info about our Hart County trails go to https://kygetaway.com/hart-county-ky-attractions/trails/
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The July winner of our was Karen Runner McGuffey! We caught up with this fast mover this week in Hart County. The July challenge featured both Hart County and Munfordville.
Haven’t seen a big check with your name on it yet? No worries, there is still three chances to win this year!! Find out more about the challenge and how to enter free here:
https://cavecountrytrails.com/2024/05/31/cave-country-trails-celebrates-fifth-year-of-challenges/
This Saturday, August 17, is Bark Ranger Day at Mammoth Cave National Park! Grab your best friend and join the special activities. Don’t forget that Hart County has loads of pet-friendly adventures every day. Check out the pet-friendly tabs on our kygetaway.com website and go here for a fun itinerary ⬇️
https://kygetaway.com/itineraries/bring-along-your-best-four-legged-friend/
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Calling all canines! 🐾 You’re invited to B.A.R.K. Ranger Day at Mammoth Cave National Park!
Join rangers this Saturday, August 17 for a variety of activities including guided walks and other ranger-led programs featuring furry companions. You can even take the B.A.R.K. ranger oath and get your very own certificate as a 100% good dog who protects national parks.
Grab your leash, some water, a few oopsie bags, and your favorite hooman for an outdoor adventure that's sure to be a howlin' good time! Treat yourself to more information at: https://ow.ly/SacH50SY5pX
If you are looking for pet friendly adventures, we have those! Chris and Cooper made lots of new friends at Dutch Country Safari Park. You can, too!
Go here for loads of info about our pet friendly adventures here in Hart County ⬇️
https://kygetaway.com/itineraries/bring-along-your-best-four-legged-friend/
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A two-day Amish BBQ Cookoff with wings, chicken, beef & pork contests, dessert contest and auction, vendors, arts & crafts, Mr. Puppet, Balloon Man, fireworks, breakfast, lunch, sauce and meat rub samples, door prizes, and homemade ice cream! Check out the schedule, and make room for delicousness!
This Amish BBQ Cookoff will be Friday, September 13, from 4 to 9pm and Saturday, September 14, from 7am to 2pm. at Miller’s Hitching Post , 11251 Cub Run Highway, Cub Run, KY.
Here’s a link to info about our Amish community - https://kygetaway.com/resources/amish/
Add a stop on your Hart County adventure. Go to kygetaway.com for all of our lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to help plan your visit.
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You don’t want to miss this! Spectacular 300 Springs. Access via Lynn Camp Launch. Go to our paddling trail link for maps and info! ⬇️
https://kygetaway.com/attractions/paddling/
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Summer ending? Time to kick back! Paddle down Hart County's Blueway on the Green past shimmering 300 Springs. Slow down and enjoy the view.
Click here for more about 300 Springs including photos and video ⬇
https://kygetaway.com/2020/11/10/300-springs/
If you're in the Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, Dutch Country Safari Park, Horse Cave KOA, or Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, you're in their neck of the woods.
For Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.
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Don’t forget the Star Party ⭐️ tonight at Mammoth Cave National Park at 7pm central time!
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If one shooting star is enchanting, then hundreds of shooting stars are simply ✨fairy tale worthy!✨
🌟Don’t forget to join us tonight for an enchanted evening to celebrate the Perseids meteor shower. Activities begin at 7 p.m. CDT. Visit this link for all the illuminating details: https://ow.ly/xSlV50SW7jP
Immerse yourself in history at the Hart County Historical Museum and their annual Civil War Days September 13-15.
For our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to help you plan your visit, go to kygetaway.com.
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NEW BUSINESS ALERT! Some long-time residents remember Neville's Jewelry, the local jewelry store where everyone bought their engagement rings and watches, and where they registered their china and silver patterns. That building now houses a street level shop, Two Birds Cafe & Sawdust & Splinters Woodworking. Upstairs, building owners have just opened Hidden Station, a new short-term rental that's loaded with history, nostalgia, and fun.
The owners have been working hard to rehab the space and research the history of this second-floor over the former Neville's Jewelry building that is directly across from Hidden River Cave.
Back in the heyday of radio in the 1950s, the space housed a satellite station of WKAY/WGGC, a Glasgow radio station. It operated a few hours a day with one of the area's local disc jockeys, Johnny Barrick, reporting local news and Caverna sports. Ads from local businesses were read live.
The new owners honored this history by highlighting the old radio booth (where the kitchenette is located now), the disc jockey desk, record albums and LPs. The pet-friendly apartment has a king-sized bed, a day bed, and a couch that pulls out to a small bed. This space will comfortably sleep 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 kids.
The living room has large windows overlooking Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum and is in walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.
To learn more about the history of a town that grew on top of a cave, go to our award-winning Horse Cave Stories site that has photos and clips of oral history from locals ⬇
https://kygetaway.com/horse-cave-stories/
For more info and a link to reserve this beautiful space that's a great place to kick back after a day of adventure in Hart County go here ⬇
https://kygetaway.com/attractions/hidden-station/
For all of our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.
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Music and delicious food today at Two Birds Cafe & Sawdust & Splinters Woodworking in downtown Horse Cave. Plan a stop along your your shopping and outdoor adventure today, Saturday, August 10.
For all the Hart County lodging, dining, shopping and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.
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Thanks to Nicky Reynolds for this great feature in the August issue of Women on the Go! We're so glad you enjoyed your Hart County adventure!
Here's a link to the issue with Nicky's article on pages 104-109 ⬇
https://issuu.com/womenonthego/docs/_wog-august_final_1_?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
For Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.
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What a heartwarming story about one of our own Hart County partners, Dennison's Roadside Market! The Dennisons work tirelessly to bring food to our community, our visitors, and regional food banks. When you're in the area, check out their business and add a thank you for all they do.
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HORSE CAVE — Forty-four-year-old Brian Dennison spent the better part of Thursday morning picking Devotion variety sweet corn out of a 2-acre field in his hometown of Horse Cave. Dennison’s family runs the Dennison Roadside Market, which he said began in his family’s front yard “on a 4 x...
We ❤️ to show you gorgeous photos of our beautiful Kentucky experiences, but this new opportunity from Mammoth Cave National Park to immerse your senses in the sounds is so cool! 👂
Check it out! And don’t forget to go to kygetaway.com for lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to plan your visit.
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MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.- The sound of the environment is good for your mental health, and being in that environment can be good for your physical health. Soundscapes, an uncommon staple but a very calming and peaceful natural resource that can often go overlooked, are located in Mammoth Cave National Park...
Looking for a weekend getaway? Here's what this family said about their Hart County adventure!
"Our Kentucky trip ... was AWESOME! We had so much fun in Hart County hanging out at Horse Cave KOA (honestly, I'm so impressed with this campground, everything they have to do there, and the seriously nice treehouse cabin we stayed in), and visiting Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Dutch Country Safari Park, and Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum! We are forever grateful for the experiences and memories we made this weekend!"
There's plenty of great weather left! For all the Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to help you plan your visit, go to kygetaway.com.
📷 #1 & #2 Dutch Country Safari ParkDutch Country Safari Park
📷 #3- #8 Kentucky Down Under Adventure ZooKentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
📷 #9 Hidden River Cave/American Cave MuseumHidden River Cave/American Cave Museum
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Starry, starry night! ⬇🌟🌟🌟 After a fun day of adventure in Hart County, add a stop at Mammoth Cave National Park to experience the Perseids Meteor Shower at an evening Star Party at Mammoth Cave National Park on Monday, August 12 from 7pm to 10pm central time. Park rangers and volunteers will present an evening program about the night sky, provide telescopes to view a first quarter moon and deep sky objects, and distribute Junior Ranger Night Explorer books while watching meteors stream overhead.
The night sky events begin at the outdoor amphitheater near the Camp Store with an evening program that discusses the importance of the night sky environment to plants, animals, and humans as well as the dangers of light pollution. As the sun sets and the stars begin to emerge, the group will move to the bus loop of the visitor center where several telescopes will be set up for night sky viewing. Park rangers and volunteers from Western Kentucky University's Hilltopper Astronomy Club will be on hand to answer questions and help identify celestial objects.
Event participants may wish to bring blankets or chairs to sit on for a more comfortable viewing experience. Local astronomers are also welcome to bring their own telescopes and set them up in the bus loop. All activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of hazardous weather.
Every August the Perseids Meteor Shower lights up night skies with a dazzling display of “shooting stars.” These shooting stars are actually meteors which consist of chunks of ice or rock in space ranging in size from a grain of sand to a boulder. Past Perseids Meteor displays have seen up to 100 meteors visible per hour in dark locations.
Mammoth Cave National Park was recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021. This certification showcases the park as, “land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment.”
For more info about Mammoth Cave National Park’s Night Sky or to learn some Stargazing tips. For questions about the Star Party, please contact [email protected] or 270-758-2180.
For Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com to plan your visit.
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Vintage, antiques, boutiques, small town charm! It's a shopping adventure in downtown Horse Cave! Who's ready? Browse the shops, stroll the cell phone tour, walk in the park, explore Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum (The museum is free, and the gift shop is fantastic!!), and stop for a bite in a local restaurant.
Make it a day or a stop along your visit to Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Dutch Country Safari Park. Horse Cave KOA, or Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
Insider tip: Most shops are closed Sundays and Mondays, but the cave and museum are open 7 days/week.
For all of the Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to help plan your adventure, go to kygetaway.com
📷 #1 The Hanger Boutique
📷 #2 Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum Gift Shop
📷 #3 GeeGa's Home Decor
📷 #4 Sugar Land Bakery & Cafe & Boutique LLC
📷 #5 Hidden River Treasures - Antiques n Collectibles
📷 #6 Caveland Antique Mall
📷 #7 JunkinGypsy
📷 #8 Sugar Sank
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Local bounty for your campsite, table, adventuring snack or take-home from Dennison's Roadside Market!
If you’re in the Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, Dutch Country Safari Park, Horse Cave KOA, or Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park area, you’re in their neck of the woods!
Plan your visit at kygetaway.com.
NEW BUSINESS ALERT! We welcome Marla and Sugar Sank, her lovely vintage store that was previously housed in our neighboring Cave City. It's open Thursday-Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm in this beautiful historic building that was previously home to Bee-Lov-Lee Beauty Salon at 106 South Dixie Highway (US 31W) near the stoplight in downtown Horse Cave.
The native limestone building has a rich history ⬇
Originally the historic Central Cave Office, it was built by Dr. Harry B. Thomas when US 31W was rerouted in 1937 to its current location. The Thomas Family owned Hidden River Cave (its historic stone pier entranceway was just across the street and the cave is now part of the Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum complex ), Mammoth Onyx Cave (just a couple of miles west now part of Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo), and Floyd Collins Crystal Cave (now part of Mammoth Cave National Park).
At the northern entrance to cave country, Dr. Thomas’ solicitors (called cappers and dressed in official-looking uniforms with badges and whistles) here could divert tourists from the north to one of his caves and away from Mammoth Cave and other smaller caves nearby.
The structure made of local rock was a major force in the Kentucky Cave Wars. What were the cave wars? They called them feuds in some parts of our state, but in this area we had wars. The Kentucky Cave Wars expanded in the early part of the 20th century when tourists were not only coming by wagon or train, they were able to come in automobiles. And they did, making tourism an even more important part of our struggling economy.
Worldwide, areas that have karst topography are poor. The land with barren, rocky land, sinkholes, underground rivers, shallow soil over an underlayer of bedrock has historically not been the ideal place to build an extensive agricultural base. But our industrious forefathers found ways to capitalize on our assets. Our caves were plentiful and beautiful, and they attracted sightseers to our area, making Mammoth Cave the country’s second oldest tourist attraction (after Niagara Falls).
Our local adventurers and entrepreneurs looked to cash in on the attraction by searching for the “best”, the “prettiest”, and the “closest” cave. The death of local caver Floyd Collins happened during this period. This competition for the tourist dollar came to be known as the Cave Wars. Signs along the roads to Mammoth Cave tried to steer travelers away from Mammoth Cave or other caves to their own. Cave owners set up “Cave Information Offices” or “Cave Ticket Offices” and stands along the roadway to direct visitors to their own caves.
Workers in those cave offices who stopped the cars were usually dressed in official-looking uniforms, some with badges and whistles, resembling law-enforcement officers. They were called “cappers” because of the hats they wore. Some of them would not only praise their own caves, they would usually explain that Mammoth Cave was closed, sold out, etc., and they would encourage them to buy a ticket to their cave which was much better, more convenient, etc.
Vandals would even break into other caves and damage them. They would also break off formations and take the “cave rocks” to be sold at roadside stands. Because of the vandalism, this eventually became a federal crime.
Locals also set up roadside stands in their yards and along the road to Mammoth Cave to sell handmade baskets, cave rocks, and later velvet Elvis pictures and chenille peacock bedspreads. There was even a stand on US 31W between Cave City and Park City where you could pay to see a “man buried alive with snakes”.
You can hear more local stories from a town that grew on top of a cave along the award-winning Horse Cave Stories Cell Phone Tour. Here's a link ⬇
https://kygetaway.com/horse-cave-stories/
And you can find out more about the Horse Cave downtown shopping district on the Shop Horse Cave Map/Brochure that can be viewed and downloaded here along with other brochures from our area ⬇
https://kygetaway.com/downloads/
Stop by Sugar Sank. Check out their vintage goods. Welcome Marla to the district! And check out the cave, the walking tour, and all of the cute downtown businesses.
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We love this! It remind us of all the above-ground resources at our own Mammoth Cave National Park. Click on the link for the entire book, and go to our website kygetaway.com for lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to help plan your Kentucky getaway!
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Parents and Educators - We have a variety of coloring books that can be downloaded from our website to enjoy and learn from.
Here's a link to one - "Fire Scientist Coloring Book"
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Great food. Cool music. See you at Two Birds Cafe & Sawdust & Splinters Woodworking! Check out all the downtown shops, too! Sweet!!!
One of "The 8 Prettiest Towns to Visit in Kentucky"? Awww, we're blushing. 🥰😎😚 Thanks to WorldAtlas.com for the honor!
"Surrounded by the Ohio River and the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky is known for having more than its fair share of natural beauty. Nicknamed the "Bluegrass State" due to the unique Kentucky bluegrass that covers much of its land, Kentucky is home to many pretty small towns that are ideal for visiting year round. The next time you're planning a getaway to this Southern state, consider choosing a town that is equal parts attractive and exciting..."
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"Southern Living Magazine named Horse Cave as one of the 'most charming small towns in Kentucky' for good reason. The town, which has a population of just over 2,000, is situated on top of Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, which features the world's longest underground swinging bridge. Adventurous cave visitors can also zipline across the entrance and rappel down a limestone cliff. The quaint town also offers the annual Horse Cave Heritage Festival, a weekend event offering craft artisans, food booths, live entertainment, and antique vehicle shows.
"If you're visiting town with your family, don't miss the Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, an animal park that is home to kangaroos, rainbow lorikeets, and many other different species. The zoo also provides 30-minute guided cave tours for those wanting to explore underground."
Curious about the other 7 towns on their list? Here's a link to the full article ⬇
https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-prettiest-towns-to-visit-in-kentucky.html
There's so much fun here. Don't forget to go to kygetaway.com for all the lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info to plan your visit.
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Horse Cave KOA has options for a late summer getaway. It's a chance to embrace the Kentucky countryside not far from the adventures. Perfect! 🌳
It's among the trees and right around the corner from Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, Dutch Country Safari Park, and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 🌳
For all of our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping and adventuring info, photos and videos to help you plan your visit, go to kygetaway.com.
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Thanks to WNKY Television for featuring the Munfordville walking tour!
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223 years ago, Richard Jones Munford, from Amelia County, Virginia, settled about 2,500 acres along the Green River. Fifteen years later, in 1816, he donated 100 acres to establish a town called Big Buffalo Crossing, given the natural way the animals traveled the Kentucky wilderness. Then in 1858, t...
A variety of gorgeous birds including rescued blind owl "Hootie", kookaburras, parrots, rainbow lorikeets welcoming visitors to Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. You can even enter the aviary and feed the rainbow lorikeets!
A fun day of adventure with a great cave and more than 40 kangaroos just a hop off I-65 at Horse Cave exit 58. If you're in the Mammoth Cave National Park area, it's a great stop!
Here's a sample itinerary to help you plan ⬇
https://kygetaway.com/itineraries/day-1-kangaroos-a-cave-and-amish-donuts-a-day-trip-just-a-hop-off-interstate-65/
For all our Hart County lodging, dining, shopping, and adventuring info, go to kygetaway.com.
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What a magical video from Derek Bristol of Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum underneath the small town of Horse Cave, Kentucky! If you’ve never experienced the tour, this gives you the feel of the adventure!
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For more detailed information on caving techniques, caving gear, and cave projects, visit my website at: https://www.derekbristol.comCaves are delicate and p...
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The Bald Thoughts visited the giant Rainbow Lorikeet aviary at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo! Visit any day of the week to feed the lorris yourself! #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #kentuckydownunder #animalencounter
Mammoth Cave National Park is the perfect place to find some peace. This is Sloan's Pond Crossing Trail. If you're looking for lodging, dining, or more to do in the area, check out @HartCountyTourism on socials and visit kygetaway.com • Cave Country Trails • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #mammothcavenationalpark #kentucky
Have you visited Kentucky Stonehenge? It is FREE to visit and open daily. • Footage by Bald Thoughts
Peaceful nights overlooking the countryside by a campfire. The perfect way to end a day of exploration at Mammoth Cave National Park. Book a wagon, treehouse, teepee, cabin, or campsite at the Horse Cave KOA for your next adventure. #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky
Discover a unique wetland ecosystem on one of the accessible trails in Mammoth Cave National Park. Sloan’s Crossing Pond Trail circles Sloan’s Pond via a new 0.4-mile wooden boardwalk. The trail may be short but it is abundant with a diverse amount of plants and animals. This trail really showcases a unique piece of Kentucky. For more to do, dining, and lodging in the area, visit kygetaway.com • Cave Country Trails • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #mammothcavenationalpark #accessibletravel #accessibletrails #accessibleoutdoors #wetland #nationalpark
When Two Birds Cafe & Sawdust & Splinters Woodworking says "Enjoy a crookie today!!!" we listen and suggest you do the same! It is right across from Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum and all the Downtown Horse Cave shopping. PRO-TIP from Bald Thoughts: enjoy warm with ice cream. 😋 • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #eatlocalky #eatlocal #crookie
Have you been to Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo? It’s one of Kentucky’s most unique family-friendly adventure parks where you can have interactive encounters with animals from Australia, Kentucky, and around the world. Pet a kangaroo. Feed rainbow lorikeets. Watch sheep herding. Visit the miniature farm. Enjoy the horse-drawn wagon rides and bird show. Meet a rare white bison. Now open year-round. Included in your admission price is a tour of beautiful Mammoth Onyx Cave. • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #kentuckydownunder
It’s the “can I take a baby goat home?” for us. We feel the same! If you’re looking for something to do with the whole family? EVERYONE LOVES Dutch Country Safari Park! Feed the animals, drive through the safari park, hang out in the petting zoo, ride the train, and more! Plus, it’s near Mammoth Cave National Park! Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Sundays. • 🎥 Bald Thoughts • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #dutchcountrysafaripark #travelkentucky #kidfriendlytravel
What it feels like to spend the weekend in Hart County! Staying at the beautiful, rustic River Bend Resort and exploring Mammoth Cave National Park sounds perfect to us! 🤩 Find all the lodging, shopping, dining, and activities in the area by following Hart County Tourism's socials or going to kygetaway.com • Cave Country Trails • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • Kentucky Tourism • #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #mammothcavenationalpark #travelkentucky
Dennison's Roadside Market has such a great area for the kiddos to run and play! If you’re headed to Mammoth Cave National Park or Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, this is the perfect stop. Grab a local snack from inside the market and enjoy at the picnic area where there is plenty of room to stretch your legs. 🧺 Dennison’s Roadside Market is located at 5824 S Jackson Hwy in Horse Cave, KY. Explore Kentucky's Caveland Caves, Lakes and Corvettes #dennisonsroadsidemarket #kentuckyproud #kentucky #kidfriendlytravel #mammothcavenationalpark #shoplocal #shoplocalky
THE PERFECT SUMMER ACTIVITY: flower picking at Dennison's Roadside Market 💐 Grab a local soda and some homegrown peaches while you’re there 🍑 Explore Kentucky's Caveland Caves, Lakes and Corvettes #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #flowerpicking #upickflowers #kentuckyproud
Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum is not your grandma’s cave tour! In the middle of Horse Cave, you will find this gem. On the 50-minute cave tour, you will find the world’s longest underground swinging bridge and the beautiful sunset dome. In 1867, famed naturalist John Muir called this cave “a noble gateway to the birthplace of springs and fountains and the dark treasures of the mineral kingdom.” You don’t want to miss the region’s greatest photo op of a gorgeous cave right on Main Street in the middle of town! • Video footage by Bald Thoughts! • Cave Country Trails • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #hiddenrivercave #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #cave #kentucky #caving #cavingadventure #cavecountrytrails #trailtown
Weekend vibe: AMISH DONUTS 🍩 You can find them at R&S Grocery and Bakery and Farmwald’s Restaurant and Bakery. #amishdonuts #weekendvibes
Summer adventures in Hart County ☀️ Where are you going first? ➡️Adventures of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, or Adventures of Mammoth Cave? Follow Hart County Tourism and visit kygetaway.com for more! • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Cave Country Trails • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes • #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #mammothcavenationalpark #summervibes #summertravel
Having all the family fun in Hart County 🤩 @Dennison's Roadside Market, Dutch Country Safari Park, and Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum are always a hit! Find more information about activities, lodging, shopping, dining, and more at kygetaway.com • Explore Kentucky's Caveland • Cave Country Trails • Caves, Lakes and Corvettes
Come along with us as we walk the Echo River Springs Trail at Mammoth Cave National Park! 🌳 For more trails in Hart County and the surrounding areas, visit Cave Country Trails! 🥾 For activities, food, lodging, and more in the Mammoth Cave National Park area, follow our socials and visit kygetaway.com Explore Kentucky's Caveland Caves, Lakes and Corvettes #MammothMonday #mammothcavenationalpark #accessibletravel #accessibletrails #accessibleadventures #kentuckytrails #kentuckyoutdoors
THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO VISIT Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo THIS SUMMER. 🦘🦜 This is Bald Thoughts and his family showing you how it’s done! If you’re visiting Mammoth Cave National Park , you’re already in the area! Explore Kentucky's Caveland Caves, Lakes and Corvettes #outdooradventurecapitalofkentucky #kentuckydownunder #kangaroos #summerfun
Jump into adventure at @adventuresofmammothcave! Zipline, horseback ride, canoe, e-bike, and do their adventure course! Pair it with a day in @mammothcavenps and a stay at the @horsecavekoa for a perfect summer trip! For more to explore, go to kygetaway.com. Explore Kentucky's Caveland Caves, Lakes and Corvettes
Sweet summertime at the market. 🐓 Dennison's Roadside Market is so loved by locals and visitors to south central Kentucky. Whether you’re visiting in spring, summer, or fall, they fully embrace each season. Right now, you can find an array of produce including blackberries, tomatoes, and peaches; flowers, an occasional food truck, roosters crowing, and a porch swing waiting for you to enjoy a Dennison’s soda on. It is the perfect addition to a bucket list for every season! Have a peachy summer! 🍑 Explore Kentucky's Caveland Caves, Lakes and Corvettes Kentucky Tourism #dennisonsroadsidemarket #summerbucketlist #farmersmarket #kentuckyproud #kentucky
Reposting from Kentucky Road Trips: "Animal noises and chill vibes at @dutchcountrysafari. 🦎🐢 We love this place and think it makes such a great addition to any summer road trip. It is loved by every age group - from child to senior and everyone in between. Go on the safari, feed the animals, take a train ride, and enjoy the enjoy the indoor animal encounters. We have a blog linked in our bio if you’d like to learn more about Dutch Country Safari Park and other things to do near by. Definitely let us know in the comments if you have been here or if it is on your summer bucket list! ☀️"
Plan great Kentucky getaways to Hart County in scenic south-central Kentucky, located on Interstate-65 about an hour south of Louisville, 30 minutes north of Bowling Green, and an hour north of Nashville in the Kentucky caves and caverns area along the edge of Mammoth Cave National Park, an International Biosphere and World Heritage Site. Hart County has two “show caves”: Hidden River Cave and Mammoth Onyx Cave . Zipline along the treetop canopy at the edge of Mammoth Cave National Park or zip and rappel across the area’s largest cave entrance at Hidden River Cave located right on Main Street in downtown historic Horse Cave, a town that grew on top of a cave. Explore our above ground and below ground trails. Canoe or kayak on Green River past 300 Springs. You can even pet a kangaroo at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo! Try our hand-made pizzas and home cooking, grab an Amish donut, or pick up a taste of Kentucky at our roadside market. Come see what makes Hart County the Outdoor Adventure Capital of Kentucky!
