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Caverns are listed in order from the North End of the Skyland Drive to the South End of the Blue Ridge Parkway - From Virginia, through North Carolina and Tennessee. Click on photos for larger image. |
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Skyline Caverns |
Skyline Caverns, Front Royal, Virginia - US 340, 1 mile south of Front Royal. Open all year. Miniature train, gift shop, fast food, country store, rock shop. Unusual anthodites formations. (800) 296-4545. Brochure Available - See Request Info Page |
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Luray Caverns
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Luray Caverns, Luray, Virginia - Eastern America's largest and most popular caverns. A U.S. Natural Landmark featuring the world's only Stalacpipe Organ. Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park 10 min; I-81, 15 min. (540) 743-6551. Brochure Available - See Request Info Page |
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Shenandoah Caverns 
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Shenandoah Caverns/American Celebration on Parade, Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia - 4 mi. N of New Market, VA. 2 min. from Exit 269, I-81. Elevator to beautiful caverns. Then see the pageantry of parade floats & props from famous American events. Open all year. 888-4CAVERN. Brochure Available - See Request Info Page |
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Grand Caverns
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Grand Caverns, Grottoes, Virginia - America’s oldest show cave. Rated #2 in nation by Parade Magazine. See nature’s beauty underground. Over 200 rare shield formations. Located just north of Waynesboro, VA at the US 340 & Rt 256 intersection. Open April-Oct daily & weekends. Nov-Mar. Also visit Natural Chimneys. (888) 430-2283. | |
Natural Bridge Caverns PO Box 57 Natural Bridge, VA 24578 800-533-1410 |
Natural Bridge of Virginia LLC; Virginia Historic
Landmark; National Historic Landmark
http://www.naturalbridgeva.com/caverns.html Natural Bridge Caverns, Natural Bridge, Virginia - The Caverns were opened to the public in 1977. It was originally explored by Col. Henry Parsons in 1889-91, but the natural entrance was too steep for general use. When the modern development took place, some tools, a ladder, a lantern, and rope were found where they had been left in 1891. On a 45 minute journey into the east coast's deepest commercial cavern, descend 34 stories into the earth. Caverns are open seasonally - March through November. |
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Linville Caverns
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Linville Caverns, Linville Falls,
North Carolina - North Carolina's only show caverns. Open daily
March thru November, Dec.-Jan.-Feb. weekends only. Courteous,
experienced guides-Outstanding gift shop. Located on US 221 between
Linville and Marion, just 4 miles south of the Parkway-Exit Parkway
at Milepost 317.4. Turn lefton US 221 toward Linville Falls and
Marion.(800) 419-0540. Email: cavetwin@wnclink.com.
Brochure Available - See Request Info Page |
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Bristol Caverns |
Bristol Caverns, Bristol, Tennessee - 5 miles southeast of Bristol on US 421. Only 8 miles from I-81 Exit 3. A journey through the caverns will take you through millions of years of timeless beauty. Largest and most beautiful in Smoky Mountain region. Open daily. (423) 878-2011. Brochure Available - See Request Info Page | |
Lost Sea
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Lost Sea, Sweetwater, Tennessee - U.S. Registered
Natural Landmark. Cavern tour and glass-bottom boat ride. Exit I-75
at Sweetwater. Open daily 9 a.m. (423) 337-6616. Brochure Available
- See Request Info Page http://www.thelostsea.com/home.htm |
Tuckaleechee Caverns |
Tuckaleechee Caverns, Townsend Tennessee - 25 miles west of Gatlinburg on US Hwy 321 & Tenn. Hwy 73. One of the greatest natural attractions of the Great Smokies. Open (March 15-Nov. 15) 9 am-5pm (March & Nov. 10am-5pm). (865)-448-2274. Brochure Available - See Request Info Page | |
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Remember - Caverns are near the same temperature year-round. Winter is an excellent time to explore them! Their gift shops sell many interesting varieties of rocks and semi-precious stones, which make excellent gifts and might just start a youngster on an interesting hobby that will enrich their life.
