Very interesting little museum with lots of stuff. The owner was a joy to talk to as well.read more

This is a fascinating place right here in downtown Somerset. Absolutely fantastic experience. This…read moreis such a neat museum. Don't let the size fool you, there's plenty of stuff to look at. If you're a paranormal or cryptozoology fan, this place you should check out is in Somerset, KY. For those of you who are into merch, the gift shop has everything from shirts with rad designs, keychains, pins, stickers, etc. If you have questions the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and makes you feel so welcome. Fantastic addition and must stop place for any Kentucky road trip. There is a lot of local information in the Pulaski County area. Centered in the basement floor of the 100 yr. Old Carnegie Community Arts Center building ( old Pulaski Co. Library)Also, it's a great place to take the kiddos for a day trip.

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.

Going here was an impromptu, spur of the moment decision. We were out driving the countryside when…read morethis gem popped up on Google Maps. On a whim we followed our way through the countryside to the museum. The museum is well lit, spacious and clean. Parking is ample. All areas are ADA compatible. Restrooms were sparkling clean. The museum hosts a large number of memorabilia items from some well known and lesser known names in country music. Each display case is neatly organized and well kept. The museum also weaves some of Kentucky's history into the story and describes how Kentucky not only influenced country music, but how country music helped shape Kentucky. The price of admission seemed a little steep, but the museum was very clean and well laid out. It guess it costs more to keep the lights on these days. The setting is beautiful. The countryside surrounding is charming. Next door is the barn at Renfro Valley where the Oak Ridge Boys were singing the night we came. There isn't much to say about this museum other than that it is exactly what it says it is...a tribute to Kentucky's rich country music heritage. If you enjoy the songs of yesteryear or are charmed by the sound of a fiddle and steel guitar, you'll probably enjoy yourself "riche here". Lots to do, and this little venue should be on your to do list.

Well, this was quite the nice surprise. What a lovely museum. It is staged beautifully -…read morespotlighting Kentucky born artists in the music field as well as providing information about the history of bluegrass music. It was not crowded. Very reasonable entrance fee. Nice gift shop. Highly recommend a visit if you travel through. Right off the highway.

We attended an event here during an early Saturday evening to commemorate the 250th USA…read moresesquicentennial. Special performance by Sean of the South focusing on Abraham Lincoln. He sang and shared anecdotal stories sprinkled with humor, as well as playing banjo, guitar, flute, harp, and violin/fiddle. The setting in front of the memorial was beautiful and we were fortunate to have perfect weather. Plenty of parking. Park facilities and grounds are very well maintained. Park rangers and volunteers were all welcoming and helpful with directing visitors. Park ranger cadets were helpful with assisting attendees who needed help with toting coolers or camp chairs. Highly recommend visiting.

On our way up from Knoxville TN to Louisville KY, we made sure to swing by here to see Abraham…read moreLincoln's birthplace! It was thunder storming and lightning abound when we arrived but cleared up during our stroll through the memorial and the visitor center. There is a longer path to the side of the visitor center where it's all covered by trees so we didn't get rained on. Inside the memorial is the replica of the log cabin where he was born. That closes at 4:30pm, whereas the visitor center closes at 5:00pm. I made sure to stop at the sinking springs next to the memorial for the watering hole where Abe took his first drink of water. It felt very cold in that area compared to the humid weather surrounding it. Very cool. So glad we made a stop here on our roadtrip!

We stumbled on this museum while we had some extra time. I had zero expectations and it was…read moregreat. Well laid out and detailed explanations and so many old artifacts - definitely worth a visit.

If you're a history buff, this is an amazing place to stop! This museum is very informative and has…read morea lot of well preserved items from various time periods across U.S History. The price of admission is very reasonable, and you're getting access to 3 museums including the beautiful outside area which is very scenic! I'd highly recommend people to visit here if you're interested in history, this is a top quality museum!

Having driven by Dinosaur World countless time between Louisville and Nashville, we finally decided…read moreto visit on my wife's birthday. As if the 34-foot dinosaur an I-65 didn't get your attention, it's literally right off of the expressway. The Visitor's Center / Gift Shop is your point of entry. If you bought your ticket ahead of time (recommended) they'll scan it and give you a wrist band. you can also buy your ticket there. A visit to Dinosaur World won't break the bank. There are some add-ons (fossil dig and sifting through sand) that you can add on and that kids might dig. Once you get your wristband you're on your own to roam and explore. There are over 150 (as I recall) life-size dinosaurs on exhibit, all well-crafted and maintained. There's an informational plaque for every exhibit giving the name, pronunciation guide, location information, and a few other facts about each particular dinosaur. It doesn't go into great detail (and doesn't really need to, to be honest). I was surprised how small the Velociraptors were (they're based on actual skeletons)..then again, Jurassic Park set a rather fictionalized standard. In your travels you can go out to the large 34-foot dino that lives along I-65. The information said that that dinosaur is a fictional dinosaur and not based on an actual one. It may seem like it's quite a hike to the that one, but it's really not. In the center of the park is an amazing exhibit that showcases several types of dinosaurs in what may have been an open area, milling about and doing dinosaur things. It took us about an hour to visit all the dinosaurs. The park is kept amazingly clean and during that hour we saw 3 different park personnel keeping it that way. There's an informational dinosaur museum that's got a number of fossils and replicas. Again, the information designed to make you a paleontologist but to give you an overview and a little knowledge. At the end is an animated T-Rex that is 100% AWESOME. The wife and I decided we'd have to visit again when our grandkids get a little older. I love this place.

It's silly. It's impossible to ignore. It's Dinosaur World…read more My wife and I have a strange requirement to go to any roadside dinosaur museum that we come across. We've been to quite a few over the years, but Dinosaur World is probably the largest and definitely had the highest population of fiberglass dinosaurs. Seriously, there's so many! The main attraction is the outside path that winds through a wooded area with just a ton of life-size dinos. Informational plaques rest, embedded in rocks, with some basic info. Bring along a first grader if you want to know more. There is also a dinosaur playground and a mini golf course (strangely not dinosaur-themed). Inside is a large gift shop as well as a dimly lit walkway with animatronic dinosaurs. These are actually really good with eyes that blink, heads and tails that turn, and ferocious roars! Lastly, I want to say that I appreciate the commitment to the bit. Aside from the mini golf, everything from the trash cans to the inside of the bathrooms have been dinofied!

My family came here on a whim while staying in Glasgow. We were shocked how much we liked this…read moremuseum. The museum covers large range of time periods. Some things that stood out to us: * There are multiple cabins, including one you are allowed to walk into * There are several rooms that depict was life was like at various times and they were all very well done * There is a small airplane and even a car There is a plenty of parking, and the museum is free (though I suggest making a donation).

Wow! What an amazing resource for Glasgow. It's an impressive space for a small town. It was…read moremuch larger than what I was expecting and the exhibits are very well maintained and thoughtfully presented. Oh, and it's free! Though please do give a donation to help offset the cost of rent, utilities, etc. If you are going through Glasgow, it is well worth your time to stop by the cultural center. Also, the genealogy library they have is fantastic! They have hanging files, surname books, county record books, etc. I could spend days here.

stopped in yesterday, wow, what can i say, great experience, friendly bartender, great…read moreconversation. if ur ever within 25-50 miles of cave city, stop by, u will not regret it.

It was a decent place. Decent service. Decent options. Just decent. Done well but not exceeding…read moreexpectations.