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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 |
My daughter and I made our way to the caves as a day trip from Wisconsin Dells. It was my favorite part of the trip. It's more than just the caves - which are spectacular. The gardens and grounds were beautiful! Make the trip! It's a bit of a haul, so plan meals ahead of time. Tours leave at specific times, so if you're in a time crunch, it may not fit into your schedule. There's hikes on-site and fun things for the kids like sifting through dirt for fossils and gems stones (starts at $6 per bag.) There are not a lot of stor... read more
My husband and I went here 7 yrs ago for our 8yr anniversary! We loved it so we brought our girls this year and celebrated our 15yr! Will definitely be coming again!
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Cave of the Mounds is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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