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Cave of the Mounds
- Hospitality
- Blue Mounds, WI
About this business
The Cave of the Mounds is one of the most significant caves in the Midwest of the United States. The cave was believed to have formed nearly a million years ago, while the limestone encrustations around it are said to date back over 488 million years to the Ordovician Period. The cave was discovered by limestone quarry workers in 1939 and was opened to the public as a show cave in 1940. Particularly renowned for its brilliantly colored rock formations, the cave's insides are admirably embellished with everything from Soda St... read more
Location details
2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI, 53517, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
RecommendedMillions of years in development, to actually see and experience the natural history is astounding. Our guide Austin was a very knowledgeable and patient teacher of how long it took to make the Cave and let us experience the pools and the drops of water from above that made this Cave possible.
Fabulous tour was amazing. Tour guide was A one!!!
Well versed staff. Beautiful grounds. Stunning cave.
It was a good experience.
Wonderful experience for those who have a curiosity of caves.
Timmy was out guide and was very knowledgeable not just for this cavw but also other caves we have visited. It was a good time and very beatiful.
Absolutely beautiful place to see! The staff was so nice and helpful! The grounds are kept up so nice and tons of flowers! Highly recommended!!
Great tour. Our tour guide Elizabeth was very knowledgeable. A must see for anyone visiting the area.
While I absolutely love the Cave, our particular guide do not project her voice and you couldn’t hear her unless you were right in front of her and in general she wasn’t very engaging. We wanted/ needed more time to just go slowly through the Cave without feeling like we were holding everyone up. And we wanted more time to take pics. It felt rushed. I think they should have a couple different types of tours- for those who just want to look and be in awe, and those who want to hear all the info. And some of us want to be able... read more
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Cave of the Mounds has a 4.7 star rating with 5,399 reviews.
When is Cave of the Mounds open?
Cave of the Mounds is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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