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    Louisville Mega Cavern

    4.1 (621 reviews)
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    Sarah W.

    We so VERY wisely waited to check out the lights when it was (1) the week after the Christmas holiday, (2) on a weeknight, and (3) early evening prior to sunset. We drove right into the venue and leisurely enjoyed the idling pace for a half hour with no one on our bumper. We had learned from other participants that the week prior was absolute chaos with lines of cars that stretched for MILES and waiting in line for HOURS. The venue is underground and is dark 24/7 and is open daily; however, it seems most people want to go after sunset!!! It's OK -- go early!!! Lots of lovely lights, but sorry to say quite a few were burned out. Also, the experience is quite expensive ($60!!!) and beyond what I feel it's worth.

    Cory O.

    It is something you have to see in person. No pictures truly do justice. I didn't give 5 stars because our tour guide definitely seemed to be in the wrong profession. Not sure his name but he had long red hair and long beard. I'm not saying his job is to entertain you but it was very boring when it came to his people skills. Very hard to get into the whole thing. He was knowledgeable about it so I will give him that. Olivia was very nice and very helpful! The walking tour for us was $20 a person. It was very interesting to see what people, years ago did. Definitely would recommend stopping here if you're in the area. Side note, wear regular shoes otherwise they won't let you do the walking tour.

    Tee M.

    My review is for the walking tour of the caverns. I think it would be beneficial for the venue to have different Yelp pages for review of the various activities that are available at the caverns (e.g., zip line, tram ride, walking tour, Christmas light display). We arrived at the cavern early, as advised, to sign our waivers (parking was free in a dedicated lot). We waited for our tour in a small area that served refreshments. Restrooms and lockers for securing valuables (probably more intended for those who are zip-lining) were available in this area as well. Next we were provided with safety vests and flashlights for the tour. The temperature in the cavern is always cool and I was happy that I wore a long-sleeved shirt. I was also happy that I wore sensible shoes that gripped the bumpy terrain. The walk took about an hour and the guide provided our group with some history and facts about the caverns along the way. I think the tour would be better if the tour guides had a microphone, because it was difficult to hear the guide if you were in the back of the group or when group members talked among themselves. What we saw was interesting, but I had hoped for some different types of rock formations. I hope to check out the zip lining and Christmas light displays in future visits.

    Devon B.

    The mega cavern rocks! I zip-lined here years ago and had a fantastic experience. I was so happy to come back and enjoy the light show for Christmas. I would call myself a Christmas light connoisseur and this light show was by far the BEST I have ever seen. I can't wait to come back in the future and bring kids to enjoy. It was so well done. Truly a great experience. Also, there is so much to do here beyond the lights. A wonderful experience for family members of all ages!

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    Keri C.

    A good time was had! Even with my fear of heights, we braved the indoor ziplining. There were one or two drop points that straight up looked like a bottomless pit in the underworld--definitely took me a minute to psych myself up for--but the staff was super patient and funny about it, and my group lovingly hyped me up. The waiting/lobby area has a few different activities, like a hurricane wind simulator. We hung out at big community tables, playing Heads Up from my phone and subtly adding sports broadcaster commentary to the open rope climbing course. So time went by fast enough. Overall, solid and unique experience--family-friendly, but also a fun way to push yourself if heights aren't your thing. It felt like a silly little win.

    Amanda M.

    Christmas lights We took my kids to see the lights under the city and it was a great experience! We went on a weekend in the afternoon and there was no wait. We paid at the entrance and then provided to drive thru the displays. The displays were creative and had many themes. They had music playing. It was great to be able to roll down the windows and enjoy the experience without getting cold. It took about a half hour to complete.

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    Laura R.

    I have been here twice. Once for the climbing corse for my daughter's birthday. We had a great time and ended up stopping before our time was up because we were wore out from climbing. It also includes a couple of small zip lines which were our favorite. We hope to try their actual zip line one day. We also did the Lighters Under Louisville. It was fun, but very Cheesy. It is something we were glad we did, but wouldn't want to do for probably another 5 years. It was similar to every other drive through light show just under ground.

    Dude, this place was almost a fallout shelter and they left an old dodge ambulance. SICK!!
    Hunter G.

    The place is awesome. The history is awesome. Our tour guide was awesome. I HIGHLY recommend doing the walking tour if you're into history or geology. There are negative reviews on here, but they seem to be for the tram tour only. So like... don't take the tram? That seems easy enough. Plus people have reasons they are not able to walk or zip-line, so I also suggest some people check their perspective before leaving reviews. But that's just my 2¢ Genuinely, everything was so fun, the only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because AI art was used in some of the projections. !!!SUPPORT REAL ART, SHEEPLE!!! Anyway, enjoy the cavern, and you know what, enjoy that day of yours!

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    Carson M.

    We went for Lights Under Louisville! Around every bend of the cavern was a different theme of lights (underwater, Star Wars, superheroes, etc), so you never get tired of seeing only winter/Christmas displays the whole drive. We don't have kids, but it was still super cute for a date. And the cave was awesome.

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    Roger R.

    Ease of getting tickets and access. I had been on this tour many years ago so decided to take my brother in laws there. All was good except the tour was short and not that impressive. When I first went tour was 1 1/2 hours long and more detail. I was not that impressed with it at all. Staff were nice, friendly and helpful.

    Dawnna M.

    What a unique experience to zip line in a cavern! At check in we were told our group was "fully booked" so we were expecting a crowd. However, the tour was 10 people (and two guides) and honestly did not feel super large. It did seem like maybe some of the lights weren't working and the music was not playing, but we still had fun flying through the cavern. Our guides, Cam and Caroline clearly worked super well together and we felt safe the whole time. If anything, I wish there was more of a "cavern tour" included to learn about the cavern and history, but again our guide Cam had lots of insight when we asked! Pricey, but a lot of fun.

    Emily P.

    Stunning Christmas Lights!!! Love that we should go during the day because it's in the caves! We went on Christmas Eve at 10am and they had no line! We have gone before a few years back and I loved everything new they added!!

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    OMG, this was so much fun! I felt super safe and informed with Caroline and Sydney! They were super fun and took our safety very seriously.

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    Ask the Community - Louisville Mega Cavern

    Is this accessible for someone using a power wheelchair?

    You remain in your car for the Christmas light display so yes.

    Can RV's be rented on sites for an extended period of time?

    Are you asking if the mega cavern rents RV's? Is so I do not believe they do. Or are you asking if you can rent an RV spot to camp there? Again I believe the answer is no.

    How do you think someone claustrophobic would do on the train ride? Is it possible to get off at any time?

    possibly ok, they are very large tunnels. Once the tour starts there is no getting off. Don't put yourself in this situation if you are claustrophobic.

    We are planning a trip for a family of four. We'd like to do the Ariel and zip line courses on a Monday morning. How much time should we estimate it taking?

    Hi Shelly, Each… Read more

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    Came here for a buddy's bachelor party to do the zip lining and it did not disappoint!

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