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    Bristol Caverns

    4.2 (50 reviews)

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    Pauline J.

    Fun little stop! This cavern is impressive even though it's fairly small. It seems like a family run business and everyone was so nice. Dusty (Crusty/Musty) was our guide and he was very informative and entertaining. There was 9 on our tour including an ETSU English teacher and 2 students from Ghana, a family of 4 from Germany, and hubby & I from Texas. We really enjoyed it. Sure, there are larger caves to see, but this was inexpensive ($13 each) and more intimate. We recommend!!

    Deanna W.

    I grew up coming to Bristol, TN for vacation, but has never been here. We had a wonderful guide, who was knowledgeable about caves, rock formations and animals that live in caves. He even located and pointed out several fish, a salamander and some cave crickets. If you go, expect to walk a lot, and expect a huge amount of stairs. My phone said I had climbed 11 floors after! Of course, wet rock can be slippery, so care is needed in navigating the caves. There was always something to hold onto, like a railing, to help steady. I was a little nervous because I am afraid of heights, but I always felt safe. The tour too close to an hour. I think there were 4 separate groups of fiends/families that were in our tour. After the tour, we went to the gift shop. Not much is made locally in the shop, but prices are reasonable.

    Patricia C.

    Spectacular hidden gem! From the street, one would never know these caverns were here. Excellent guides who give good geology background. Stalactites, stalagmites, rock curtains everywhere and even a little stream with fish and crayfish who enter from the outside. Loved it!!

    Camille L.

    This place was really cool. When you drive up, you don't realize the magnitude of what you are about to see. My mom and I wanted to see some caves, so these were the closest to NC. We arrived, paid our fee and waited for the tour. The guy leading our group was really friendly and knowledgeable. The caves are huge and apparently go on for miles, although our group pretty much only stayed on the track. We went up/down the inside, pictures galore and it just feels like you are on a whole different planet while there. Definitely worth seeing once. You won't be disappointed!

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    Carla C.

    This was a great walk the tour guide was great and funny. I was able to do in sandals. We took our time and took lots of pictures.

    Silvio R.

    Great place to visit. The price was very reasonable for a private tour of the caverns. The place is very safe and we'll kept. I was so amazed by the size of this cavern, worth every penny. The whole experience lasts about an hour. I highly recommend this.

    Ramona E.

    The family and I went here for some cave exploring. It was amazing. Our guide Cole, was very fun and informative. The tour was a good amount of time and we all had masks on ( that made it a little hard to breathe that far down). My kids loved it, my husband and I were amazed. All that beauty is growing down there! If you ever have a chance to go and check it out, we all highly recommend it!

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    Tracey R.

    Wow! As many times as we have passed this little hidden gem we never knew what we were missing. It's a nice little walk, lots of steps but the cool air of the cavern makes it bearable. Jonah was our guide and he was funny and very knowledgeable about the history of the cave. Cute little gift shop and a small "gem mining" set up the kids enjoyed. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

    There's a natural spring water creek that comes from the mountain and weaves in and out from above ground to this underground cave.
    Patty A R.

    Such a cool tour and this place is hidden in the valley of a small town. I enjoyed what I learned and the price of the tour is fair. I wish the gift shop had more to offer for souvenirs that was consistent with the area (they had items like rocks that were marked from Mexico and other foreign countries) but otherwise I'd recommend this Tour.

    Kathy F.

    This is a family owned business has to be one of nicest caverns around once you walk down the path to the entrance you will be amazed by the inside . Our tour guide Reid was informed on the different things taking time to explain each area

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    So interesting and the guide was very informative and funny I would definitely recommend it

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    In for the race, very interesting and fun family place to visit. Would recommend. Great way to change up the trip.

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    I have been to Bristol Caverns several times. I highly recommend it. A great place for all family members.

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    These caverns are sooooooooooooooo coooooooooool. Definitely worth a stop, even though it's out of the way. A real natural wonder

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    Our tour guide was funny and very knowlegeable about the history and science of the caverns.

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    The Wandering Llamas

    The Wandering Llamas

    4.7
    (14 reviews)
    49.0 mi

    My wife stumbled across Wandering Llamas while researching things to do during our annual spring…read morebreak adventure. We spent two nights in the fox den treehouse which is located in one of the llama pasture areas. The "treehouse" is a elevated wooden shed like structure that has been refurbished into a pleasant little hideaway in the Smoky's. The treehouse has a nice deck to sit and enjoy the mountain view. There's also a nice swing chair and firepit to enjoy as well. The treehouse has electricity with a small electric heater to take the chill out. The treehouse was very clean and the bed unbelievably comfortable. The treehouse is a one and only. If you are renting here you have the treehouse and llamas all to yourself. The property owner and host (Sandy) lives on the property and is available if you are in need of anything. Sandy is very personable and will spend time sharing of herself with her guests. On the llama walk each person usually gets there own llama to walk with. Sandy accompanies you and can answer any llama related question you may have. The walk is at a very leisurely pace and lasts about two hours. The llamas are easy to walk and well behaved. Contrary to popular opinion of some the llamas did not spit at one another. One thing to be aware of if staying in the treehouse is there is no running water and only a fancy bucket of a toilet in an outhouse under the treehouse. This didn't bother us, but for some that don't care for "roughing it" I could see it as a drawback. (There is a gas station about a mile away that we used the bathroom at. We are members of the YMCA at home. There's a Y a few miles away and with the Y reciprocity program we were able to go there to take a hot shower. The Wandering Llama was an awesome get away experience for us and Sandy is a great host. We appreciate her sharing her llamas.

    A super fun, unique outing if you are spending time in the Smoky Mountains, about a 1.5 hour drive…read morefrom our cabin in Sevierville. We booked the 2-hour wine and cheese tour because it was the only tour that had open spots left (we booked about a week ahead). We skipped the wine and cheese part due to our concerns about COVID (the food is served in their open gazebo, so it's relatively safe - we just prefer taking extra precautions and had already eaten lunch just before we got there), but the llama hike alone was well worth it. The walk, about 1.5 hours total time, is along the gravel road, which is a little hilly, but manageable if you're fit (not so much if you have small kids that don't do a lot of walking). Most of the time was spent relaxing in an open field - very socially distant from the other eight people in our group - where we fed the llamas and took lots of pictures. The llamas are super friendly and so soft! Though Sandy (the owner) provides animal crackers and strawberries for the llamas to enjoy during the middle of the hike, definitely bring your own -- we brought graham crackers and sliced apples to feed them throughout the walk, and the llamas LOVE to eat! Sandy is very friendly and welcoming and took pictures of everyone during the hike, which she emailed to us later. A great highlight of our trip!

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    Appalachian Underground

    Appalachian Underground

    5.0
    (15 reviews)
    12.6 mi

    WHAT A TRUE ADVENTURE!! This is no average tour company! Highly recommend! John was our tour guide…read more(other half owner) and words can not explain how amazing this 3 mile hiking, climbing, sliding adventure through a mostly untraveled cave was! Note: we were EXHAUSTED after! John took plenty of breaks and informed us about the cave thoroughly throughout. You can see his love for the cave that he has been showing for 22 years!! This is the most authentic experience you will have! I can't say enough!

    Appalachian Underground never fails to deliver a great trip. I've been caving for more than 20…read moreyears and Mel is the best guide I've ever had. She is knowledgeable, passionate about caving and all around fun! She was generous with her time, company and supplies, providing fanny packs full of snacks and bottled water for all and gloves and knee pads to make the experience easier on our bodies. My group of 4 (3 first timers) had a fabulous time exploring Worley's Cave with her. Beginners can feel confident and at ease with how well she obviously knows the cave. Folks with caving experience looking for a little extra challenge will also get lots of opportunities for "side missions" to shimmy and crawl through small spaces, although there is no pressure to participate in those if someone would rather not be in tight spaces. All the stars! I can't wait to book another trip!

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    Bristol Caverns - hiking - Updated June 2026

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