Cumberland Caverns

 Sprawling landmark underground caverns offering walking tours, field trips & event spaces.  

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We invite you to discover Cumberland Caverns! With almost 30 miles of caves and underground passageways, incredible underground rock formations, beautiful underground waterfalls, and gleaming pools, there is plenty of fun and adventure for everyone! We have Discovery Walking Tours, Daytime Caving Tours & Overnight Caving Tours, and we’re proud to host Cumberland Caverns Live from 333 feet below.

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We want your visit to the Caverns to be an enjoyable one. Visit our health & safety page to learn how we're committed to keeping you safe on caving adventures. Visit https://cumberlandcaverns.com/plan-your-visit/health-safety/

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Welcome to Cumberland Caverns. From diverse cave adventures to live concerts, cultivate your spirit of adventure & explore our show cave in Tennessee. Visit https://cumberlandcaverns.com/

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5 Incredible Waterfalls Within an Hours Drive of the Cave

Welcome to Cumberland Caverns. From diverse cave adventures to live concerts, cultivate your spirit of adventure & explore our show cave in Tennessee.

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Saturday Adventures Without a Reservation

Conquer Cardwell Mountain on a WILD Caving Adventure!

Cumberland Caverns knows all the best adventures don’t start with a plan. Therefore, we have two wild caving tours available every Saturday without a reservation. You read that right. No 10-day advance reservation required for the Saturday 10 AM Rocky Topper or the 2 PM Higgenbotham’s Revenge adventure tours!

At 10 AM CST, you and your crew can join us for the perfect introduction to spelunking, our Rocky Topper Adventure Tour. When you take on the Rocky Topper, you will twist, turn, climb, and wind your way through passages deep within the cavern. You and your group will enjoy the perfect 56-degree climate, share lots of laughs, and make many happy memories to last a lifetime on this adventure.

This spelunking trip is designed for ages 6 and up and takes you through some of the most loved areas of the cave- and with names like “Lemon Squeezer and Bubblegum Alley,” you are guaranteed to have fun! So, grab your family and friends and join us for an incredible underground adventure today!

If you cannot make the 10 o’clock tour, we have a Higgenbotham’s Revenge leaving out at 2 PM CST.

Higgenbotham’s Revenge, for ages 11 and up, is recommended for experienced explorers and thrill seekers in good shape. During this tour, you will follow the historic route of the discoverer, Aaron Higgenbotham. The tour begins with a 1½ mile hike across Cardwell Mountain to the Higgenbotham Entrance. During your wild spelunking adventure, you will encounter narrow passageways, ladders (some up to 20 feet high) and muddy trails. Experience the passageways that are said to have “turned Higgenbotham’s hair white” before he made it out.

The journey is definitely the destination when you take your hiking trip to the next level-UNDERGROUND!

Cumberland Caverns-where music and adventures run deep!

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Family Day at Cumberland Caverns reconnects families

Reconnect with your family while exploring miles of underground passageways during Cumberland Caverns’ Family Day, every Saturday.

Are you looking for a new and exciting family activity? Do you want to make some special family memories? Take one afternoon and trade in your phones and tablets for flashlights and hard hats. Our all-new Family Day offers an affordable, exciting adventure the whole family will love.

At Cumberland Caverns, the forecast is always the same, a pleasant 56 degrees and no chance of rain (or snow)! We offer two great activities on Saturdays for groups of all ages and interest levels. Choose your underground tour and start making some unforgettable family memories today!

Easy Breezy

The Daily Walking Tour departs every hour on the hour. It is the perfect casual family activity to get you out of the house and creating special memories together. See stalagmites and stalactites, a historic 1812 saltpeter mine, a beautiful waterfall and gleaming pools.

Down and Dirty

Adventurous families will love our Rocky Topper Tour. It departs at 1 p.m. CST. It’s an underground adventure with muddy passages, tight squeezes and cave crawling! Also, your kids will love our world-famous “Ladders in the Caverns.”

During Cumberland Caverns‘ Family Day, kids and adults of all ages can experience America’s Greatest Spelunking Adventure. Don’t miss your chance to reconnect with your loved ones!

Located less than 10 miles from McMinnville, Tn., Cumberland Caverns is a U.S. National Landmark.

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America’s Greatest Caving Adventure

Caving or spelunking is one of America's most adventurous recreational activities. Caves, whether above ground or underground, have always been fascinating to explore.

Whether you are exploring natural or man-made caves, you will need to make sure you have the right gear before beginning your adventure. This gear should include sturdy clothing, caving boots and gloves, a first-aid kit, and some source of light, such as a mountable LED light or a flashlight.

Explorers should also be careful to follow all safety measures. Planning a guided spelunking tour is recommended for those who are new to caving. This activity requires mental strength, as well as physical strength. There are a variety of tours that can be taken. For example, walking tours that are also called the discovery walking tours, daytime caving tours, or overnight caving tours.

This is a great activity to do with friends or family. It is not only fun, but it is also very entertaining and motivating. One can learn to overcome a fear of heights or of the dark. Moreover, some of the underground caves also have pools, lakes, and waterfalls in them, which are often breathtaking.

If you are in Tennessee and looking to plan a caving tour, Cumberland Caverns has some of the best options to choose from. Our daily tours do not require any prior reservations and are available for all ages. Our attractions include saltpeter artifacts, the gleaming pools, an underground waterfall, and the world-famous “Volcano Room” where we host the most amazing live music performances. Click here to plan your next excursion with us!

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America’s Greatest Caving Adventure

Caving or spelunking is considered to be one of America's most adventurous recreational activities. It involves exploring the caves. Caves have always been fascinating and the most incredible gift of nature. These caves could be underground or over the ground. They could be natural caves or they could be man-made/artificial. For exploring the caves, one may need some basic gear, such as sturdy clothing, caving boots and gloves, first aid kit and some source of light such as mountable LED lights and need to follow some safety measures.

Although this activity is relatively safe, one should take proper precaution before commencing on such excursions. One can plan these tours with the help of guides or if they are experienced in doing this type of adventure sport then they can explore on their own. This task requires mental strength as well as physical strength. There are a variety of tours that can be taken up as a part of spelunking. For example, walking tours that are also called the discovery walking tours, daytime caving tours or overnight caving tours. It could be done along with your friends or your family.

But why do people engage in caving adventures? Well! It is not only considered to be a good leisure activity but it is also very entertaining and motivating. One can learn to overcome their deep hidden fears and fantasies. Moreover, some of the underground caves also have pools, lakes and waterfalls in them, which makes it a popular tourist attraction.

If you are in Tennessee and looking forward to planning such caving adventure tours then Cumberland Caverns has the perfect plan for you. Our daily tours do not require any prior reservation. It can be enjoyed by explorers of any age group. Our experienced and qualified cave crew will guide you through and help you explore the environment in its natural form. Our attractions include saltpeter artifacts, the gleaming pools, an underground waterfall, and the world-famous “Volcano Room” where we host most amazing musical performances. Click here for more details and plan your next excursion with us!

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Things to Know When Planning a Wild Caving Trip

Humans have been known for their innate need to explore places and their cravings for adventures since ages. Be it forests, caves or oceans, humans have explored them all. Today we are just left with a handful of options that are unexplored. These could be the places that have restricted or limited access.

One such thing is Caving. Caves are beautiful works of nature. Caving is also known as recreational exploration of the caves and sometimes, it is also referred as spelunking. One must know how to get into caving before you start your journey. On one hand caving is a fascinating sport but on the other hand it's a bit mysterious. Which means it is not meant for everyone.

There’s a lot of physical activity involved with caving exploration. Crawling, climbing, hiking and rappelling, and sometimes swimming through the unknown underground waters. It can be dangerous if it is not well planned. There are a few essentials that one must take along while they plan for the caving adventure tours.

Equipment: Two pieces of equipment are essential before you enter any cave. The first, and most obvious, is a good light source. You may need just enough light to illuminate the pathway while you walk through the cave. The second most essential equipment is a good helmet.

Supplies: In addition to your essential equipment, a few supplies you will want to bring include are knee and elbow pads, gloves, compass or GPS device and first aid kit.

Clothes: It is also recommended to wear comfortable and durable clothes. Explorers should wear lace-up shoes or boots. Shoes with good traction to avoid slipping.

If you are planning for a wild caving trip with your friends or family, you are welcome to discover adventures at Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, TN. Click on the link below to know more about Caving Essentials and the key features that we offer.