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Cave of the Mounds

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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

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2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI, 53517, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Amber Davis 
7 years ago

We didn't even get to go in the cave because our experience before the tour was enough to ask for our money back. Signs regarding policies and procedures would be extremely helpful for families with small children who are used to carrying everything but the kitchen sink with them. It was extremely disheartening when we stood around in the heat for 45 minutes only to learn as we were getting ready to go on the tour that we couldn't take anything we had for our 4 year old and 2 month old. Possibly the manager who sold me my ti... read more

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Maria Hill 
7 years ago

We really enjoyed our tour. Informative, and not rushed. Beautiful grounds as well! 

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Kevin Grande 
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7 years ago

very cool to see and experience. the tour guides drop a lot of knowledge on you 

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Joe Rondinelli 
7 years ago

Great tour of a wonder of nature. Our guide has very good, answered all questions and was great with the kids. Thanks 

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Catherine Wilson 
7 years ago

Had a great time with our boys (8 & 6). Tour guide was great with answering all of their questions and they had so much fun! 

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Ron Herrewig 
7 years ago

Very interesting and a fun time was had by all 

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Nick Wrzinski 
7 years ago

A bit pricey, but awesome! 

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Debbie Guillot Kaylo 
7 years ago
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Krystal Wojciechowski 
7 years ago

Sydney was a tour guide and she was fabulous! Very knowledgeable about the cave and made it fun! It was my first time there and I already want to bring my friends and go back! 

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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 at 9:00 a.m. 

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