I love that the Hidden River Cave is pet friendly. Your furry friend can come down in the cave and…read morein the gift shop. The staff was so excited to see my pup walk in. The gift shop is cute. It isn't large but they have a good selection. The promos are they have the longest underground suspended bridge. I am adraid of heights and was nervous most about this part of the tour. The girls were understanding and talked me through if I wasn't able to take on the bridge. This is a guided tour about a mile long. The entrance is so beautiful. It is like walking into a secret garden. The river is gorgeous and the water sounds so soothing. When we got to the bridge it wasn't as bad as my mind was making it out to be. It is high but the darkness of the cave made it harder to see how high up you are. The bridge felt really stable and didn't shake as much as I was expecting. This is a beautiful cave. The tour was fantastic. My pup loved the tour and had a blast cave exploring.

For the last couple years my wife and I have taken to doing cave tours. We've done several in the…read morearea and only made it to Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum recently. Unlike some cave attractions, you have to make a reservation to visit Hidden River. It's easy via their website. Once you arrive you can check in at the desk and then tour the museum and gift shop before your cave tour begins. The museum is self-guided and is two stories' worth of exhibits. There's a staircase that takes you down to the lower level where you'll find just as many exhibits as their is on the main floor. Everything is presented nicely, well lit, and informative. Shortly before your tour begins your tour guide will introduce himself, give you a brief overview of the cave, and then do a Q&A before heading to the cave entrance. This cave tour begins by descending some steps. A Lot of steps. The opening is very impressive, and as you ascend you can feel the temperature drop. A brief pause at the bottom of the steps and our tour guide pointed out some of the machinery left over from various uses of the cave in the past. Then it's into the cave. I love cave tours because it puts you in a place that's nothing but history. They're made by nature, often hidden for centuries, and, for all intents and purposes, somewhere that man isn't really intended to go...but we're Mankind and we do that kind of thing. Once inside the cave there are areas that are expansive and areas that are terrifically narrow. I love large, open spaces underground. Sometimes you have to remind yourself that your anywhere from 50 to over 100 feet below surface. In a fashion, it's a bit humbling. At the same time, you have to remind yourself that you're actually below a downtown area. The suspended bridge was definitely a highlight of this cave tour. Cleverly designed and installed, I'd almost consider an underground wonder. A little further along you come to the Sunset Dome, and the farther point of your tour. The Sunset Dome is a beautiful space. I just had to stop and listen to the silence. Nothing but silence, running was from an underground steam, and the occasional drop of water from above (a cave kiss). If only the others on our tour would have been to appreciate it more. After the Sunset Dome you hit rewind and head back along the same path you just took on the way in. Back cross the suspended bridge. Then back to the bottom of the staircase....which you now need to walk up. And there are A LOT of stairs. It was tough, I'm not going to lie. I'm in pretty good shape and I had to stop twice on the way up. Once you're up to the top you have a chance to visit the gift shop again and purchase a souvenir or two. I don't recall our tour guide's name, but he was pretty good. He did spent a fair amount of time patting himself on the back, stating at least 4 times that how long he'd been doing these tours and how he considered himself an expert. Weird flex, but ok. It was still a good tour and I'm glad we were finally able to get to Hidden River Cave.

We had to cancel Mammoth Cave twice, but so glad we were able to come. We enjoyed the two our tour…read moreand a break from the heat in a 54 degree cave. There is over 640 steps and areas to squeeze through/dunk/sideways around. We had several wow moments. The pictures don't do it justice. I would definitely return and do the longer tour.

We did the Frozen Niagara tour. It is the part of the cave where the most formations are, and other…read moretours go to this part too. This one is only a half-mile long. If you are physically able, I suggest doing a different tour such as the Historic Tour which are longer. Also for the Frozen Niagara tour, we had to be bussed to/from the entrance, vs other tours the entrance is right by the visitor center. The tour guides were informed. A few issues: when they turned off all the lights so we could see how dark it was, they kept them off far too long. Also, on the way back the shuttle dropped us off at a different place from where we were picked up. I understand we had to walk over a special mat so we didn't carry bacteria out of the cave. But they didn't say where we were or how to get back to the visitor center. I had to ask, which I thought was weird.

Rick did an awesome job narrating our golf cart and went above and beyond to make sure we had a…read moregood time

WE did the night time monster truck tour. We had great time Sean are driver was very informative…read moreand funny. HE made laugh the whole time and he kept making sure we where okay and also seeing if the music was at okay volume. We also had bit to eat in there the food was good. We had grill cheese, southern husky puppies, cheese burgers, mozzarella sticks. The only thing my daughter wasn't sure was the southern street corn cause it tasted different from south Texas.

My family planned months in advance to do a road trip and stay at Mammoth Cave NP. Unfortunately…read morethe federal government shut down just before we made our visit. When looking for things to do in lieu of MCNP we ended up at Diamond Caverns. It was ok. We'd been to Carlsbad Caverns recently so this was very underwhelming. 4 stars because the staff was great. The tour guide had her script nailed and she was passionate about working there. Large gift shop. My kids loved it and sometimes at the end of the day that's all that matters.

Great place! Friendly service…read moreOnline Reservations Text and Email updates and confirmations After hours assistance Fire Flies and Crickets Night sky stars We really enjoyed the stay here. The only drawback is that you can hear the road noise from the HWY.

We watched the OLD movie about this GREAT WAR HERO and finally had a chance to visit his home while…read morevisiting family in Crossville. What a blessing to walk where this great man lived. Hearing more about him brought him even more to life. What a great man and hero he was, yet so humble. VERY INTERESTING story and place to visit! Don't miss it! I've never been a history buff but this was so inspiring! It's a MUST if you can make it!!! People there are very nice and knowledgeable as well.

Our guided tour was done by Dylan. He was awesome. He told us about the history and the…read morestories. He was understanding about our difficulties with stairs and was accomodating. It made us want to tell our friends about Sgt York.

Fascinating place, great combination of Robotic machinery and people working together to produce a…read moregreat product in 90 hours.

If you're already touring the museum the factory is a must. However keep in mind if juggling both…read morein one day it can be tight with coordination necessary. The tickets are obtained at the museum only and I do not recall a charge for them. However they are tightly scheduled and a list of restrictions is provided. Visitors must adhere 100% to the list in order to be permitted to tour. The distance from museum to plant is minutes. Restrictions as I recall were arrive before the time to tour, no children under 10, no electronics of any type and no open toe shoes. I'm sure there are more, the list had several items. A safety video kicks it off because believe it or not bad things could occur if your not doing as instructed. It's a lighthearted video so it will go fast. Those that love both cars and engineering will be stoked by the 2 hour tour. Our guide was fantastic as well. Think of assembling legos and you will quickly understand an auto assembly plant. The cars move on a conveyor with employees snapping, bolting and screwing parts on. Robotics are used to place larger or heavy pieces. At the end you see a fully assembled Corvette. A driver gets in the car and drives it through a series of rumble strips and turns checking out various equipment prior to a final quality control inspection. At the end there is a small gift shop with a few items you cannot find else where, so don't skip. For me this was a 5+.

We missed the 90 minute tour by about 5 minutes, so we did the 45 minute tour with Jay as our…read moreguide. Before the tour you watch a pre recorded video. It's actually worth watching as the employees are featured in the video and the dramatization of situations are pretty funny. I'm pretty sure I said "oh wow" about 40 times and "that's so cool" at least 20 times. If you have any interest/appreciation of nature, the formations in the cave will not disappoint. It will impress you with regard to size, and the huge chandelier and story behind it was very cool. We enjoyed our tour. It was just our little 3 person family so it was like having a private tour. We knew nothing about this cave when we arrived, but we left with a lot of interesting facts. If you're looking for an interesting place to spend an afternoon, I would highly recommend this place!

Great place to explore a local cave, learn about the history of the area, and get some light…read moreexercise. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and will to help each other. Several tours are available depending on length of time and how in-depth you want to explore. We've taken two different cave tours and both met our expectations in terms of what was advertised. An added benefit was being able to escape the heat of the summer into the cool 58-degree interior of the cave!

We did the horse ride. They did a nice job. Be aware this place is a little run down with not much…read morecurb appeal for those who are big on appearance. Don't let that stop you. The horse ride was amazing and Andrea our guide was so sweet. Definitely recommend.

Jesse James has multiple entertainment options. My husband and I visited for a round of miniature…read moregolf and had a great time. The course has a Western theme (think holes in shape of cactus, horseshoe, etc. and was more challenging than it first appeared. It was well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

A great and unique cave experience in Bowling Green. We…read morerecently took the underground boat tour at Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it was a very cool and unique adventure! This is Kentucky's only underground boat tour, and we were lucky to visit right after the river had lowered enough to reopen following flooding. (When the water is high, the cave becomes submerged, so timing is everything.) Our tour guide, Bri, was fantastic. She was funny, engaging, and an incredibly skilled boat driver. She kept the group entertained with corny but hilarious jokes while sharing the rich history of the cave, from its days as a Native American hunting ground and Civil War campground to its time as a hideout. It was even a 1930s nightclub which was being used as a wedding venue when we visited. She navigated us as far back into the cave as possible, pointing out beautiful and interesting rock formations along the way. The tour was about 45-minutes and included a guided walk to the cave entrance with 3 stops before you board the boat. Be aware that it involves a steep walk down (and back up) and requires bending over low in the boat with your torso flat toward the seat when the water is high as you first aneter and leave the cave. This makes the ride difficult or impossible for those with mobility impairments. Despite the physical aspects, I thought the experience was truly unique and peaceful as you glide through the cool, dark cave. I highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in unique cave experiences or anyone who enjoys a blend of nature, history, and corny jokes.

Very cool experience , Drew was a Awesome guide, loved Terry the T-Rex my daughter asked was it…read moreworth it I told her yes but wasn't expensive either

Been driving through this part of Tennessee for the last 10 years or so and have been wanting to…read morevisit here that whole time. Finally made it. I've have visited 3 other shuttered prisons over the years and they all are pretty neat. This one was physically the smallest but was very impressive. We did like most folks and did the self guided tour. Took us about 2 hours and I think we visited everything that was open. They claimed that former staff or guides would be around to answer questions- sadly I never seen anyone. Now reasoning for my rating was based on not seeing staff for questions as well as the price. I know it's a neat historic place but $25 a person was a bit high. They did offer a small discount for military but again a self guided tour for $25 was a bit much. So I do recommend this historic place. But be aware of the cost and that your questions might not be answered.

What a cool stop!! Soooo much to see! The Jail, the offices, a dog rescue building and all the…read moregrounds with the original items. Not too far off the beaten path for driving and a beautiful area!