The Louisville Mega Cavern kind of came about by accident. It started as a limestone quarry, one that grew ever larger over the course of four decades of mining. When mining stopped, private investors were greeted with an opportunity to give back to the earth that had so willingly acquiesced its limestone. In 1989, they started transforming the cave using recycled brick, concrete, rock, block, and dirt. They used these elements to make underground roads and smooth floors, constructing a storage facility and, eventually, offices. The man-made cavern is one of the biggest anywhere in the country, and you can explore it a few different ways.
Most locals like to zip-line through the beautiful caves on a 2.5-hour tour—but don't forget to bring your jacket. You can also attempt the globe's only ropes course that's underground. For more low-key groups, tram tours run through the cave with guides doling out tidbits about how the Mega Cavern came to be.
Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor Avenue
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 855-6342
www.louisvillemegacavern.com
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