The Place 2B

01/11/2025

Why not enjoy a comfortable stay at “The Place 2B” when you visit Mammoth Cave. 4 bedrooms sleeping 12. We would love to host you.

09/11/2024

How about a “Mammoth Cave Weekend” with your family or friends? Hiking, spelunking, or fishing on beautiful Nolin Lake, not to mention a visit to Buc-ees! Lol!
Enjoy a nice clean place to stay!

Nolin Lake Mammoth Cave Perfect Getaway Sleeps 12

06/19/2024

Let us host your next trip to Nolin Lake or Mammoth Cave!!

04/26/2024

Discover the beauty of Nolin Lake at Moutardier Resort & Marina | Serene waterways, boat rentals, events, and lodging in Edmonson, Grayson, and Hart Counties.

02/22/2024

“📍Brier Creek Falls Nolin State Park

🥾 The trailhead is located across from the primitive campground. There are approximately 9.2 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking.” - Heather Hicks

Thank you for this amazing photo, Heather!

01/24/2024

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Our ice cream is made with ❤️ right in the back kitchen of our store, bringing you the freshest ice cream possible! Thank you for supporting local businesses like ours.

01/24/2024

On we highlight the thousands of historic signatures recorded in candle smoke or etched into the rock walls of Mammoth Cave during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. The practice of writing on cave surfaces was discontinued in the early 1900s because of the obvious negative impacts to the cave, but these fancy signatures will be preserved indefinitely thanks to the nearly unchanging cave environment.

Experience this underground time capsule on tours like the Star Chamber lantern tour in March 2024. Plan you park adventure: https://ow.ly/2QAO50QtNqc

01/02/2024

12/27/2023

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Check Off Your Bucket List

12/15/2023

We are open year-round and encourage our guests to create memories that last a lifetime!

We are open from 9 am to 4 pm Central Time, 7 days per week. We are open year-round and closed only on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

No reservations are needed – you can buy tickets at the door – we have plenty of capacity.

Tickets include both the zoo and the cave tour:
Adults = $25.95
Children 3 and under = FREE
Kids ages 4 to 14 = $15.95
Kids in high school and college = $19.95
Senior Citizens = $19.95
Military = $19.95
First Responders (Police, Fire & EMTs) = $19.95
CDL Drivers = $19.95

All of our animals are out, you can interact with the kangaroos, and the cave is open for tours.

We rent golf carts at KDU. There is an initial incline coming into the park and the zoo is spread out over about 20 acres. Therefore, there is a lot of walking between animal exhibits. Golf carts make it easier if you have young kids, elderly guests, or guests with physical limitations. Golf carts are great for cold weather, hot days, rainy days, to put a backpack or picnic lunch on the back, a stroller on the back, or a wheelchair on the back.

Golf carts rent as follows: 4-seater is $34.95 and the 6-seater is $59.95. We also have 4-seater lifted golf carts available for rent. You can reserve a golf cart online at Reserve a Golf Cart | Kentucky Down Under in advance of your visit. You don’t pay for your golf cart until you arrive at the park. You must be at the park between 9 am and 10:30 am Central Time to pick up your reserved golf cart or it will be released.

Guests are allowed to bring a cooler and food into the park. There are plenty of picnic tables throughout the park for guests to use.

We allow dogs that are friendly and on a leash in the park with their owners. Just note that there are a couple animal exhibits that the dogs can’t enter (The Outback with the kangaroos & Land of the Lories with the birds) for the safety of your pet and our animals.

We hope that you will share your photos on our page and we will in turn share them with our Facebook friends.

We hope to see you soon.

12/12/2023

Join us at Mammoth Cave National Park as we witness the breathtaking Geminids Meteor Shower on December 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. This is the grand finale of our night sky programs for 2023, and whether you are an experienced stargazer or a first-time observer, you won't want to miss it!

🌌 What to expect:

🌠 Over 50 bright and fast meteors an hour!
🔭Telescopes for planet and nebulae viewing.
🌟 Expert rangers and astronomy enthusiasts to guide you.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A free, family-friendly event suitable for all ages.
☕ Cold December weather, so remember to dress warmly, bring blankets or chairs, and cozy up with your favorite warm beverages to enjoy this celestial spectacle.

Spread the word, invite your friends and family, and lets celebrate the night sky's beauty together! Meet you behind the park’s visitor center in the bus loop area.

See you under the stars!

For more information on stargazing at Mammoth Cave, visit https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/stargazing.htm

12/08/2023

Had a visiter the other night!

12/06/2023

Winter is the perfect time to dust off those hiking boots and hit the trails! 🌲🌟

Whether you're a trail guru or a first-time hiker, Mammoth Cave National Park has paths for all. Roam through towering trees, discover hidden caves, and enjoy nature's beauty – all while pretending you're in an epic quest to find some treasure (aka place to eat snacks!).

So grab your backpack, rally your hiking buddies, and make memories out on the trails. Remember, every step is a step closer to unlocking the magic of the great outdoors.

https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/hiking.htm

Photo: A small waterfall cascading over a rock ledge in a winter forest.

12/02/2023

Christmas is still available!!

11/26/2023

Ok. Enough with the leftovers.

It’s time to get outside and hit the trail at Mammoth Cave National Park!

Find your trail at https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/visitor-center-area-and-south-side-trails.htm

11/16/2023

Coming Soon

11/16/2023

"The cave is alive, with the sound of music!"

Mammoth Cave National Park will host the 44th annual Cave Sing celebration on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, at 2 p.m. CST. The free holiday event will feature musical performances in the cave by The Band Table Singers and The Caveman Chorus.

Cave Sing participants will meet behind the park visitor center and depart for the Historic Entrance at 2 p.m. Participants must walk approximately 0.75 miles (1.2 km) round trip, to reach the performance area. The access trail includes a steep outdoor hillside to and from the cave’s natural entrance with a total of 130 stairs.

Participants will travel along broad walkways inside the cave through largest passageways. The trail is mostly level, but some hilly and uneven areas exist. The performance area is in a natural environment with low lighting and a temperature of around 54ºF (12ºC). Even though the cave air stays near a constant 54 degrees Fahrenheit, wind chills near the entrance may be much cooler. There are no seating options, and the estimated performance time is around 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Light refreshments will be served in at the visitor center immediately after the performance where there will also be a visit from Santa Claus.

Visit our website for more information about Cave Sing and other Special Park Events at Mammoth Cave National Park: https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/cave-sing.htm