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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 |
We had an excellent time here yesterday. The tour guide was great!
Absolutely phenomenal! This is a must thing to do!!
I haven't been here since I was a very small child (my grandma later told me I was 5 when they took me). It did not disappoint! We even walked the grounds, which was a first for all of us. However, my boyfriend, his mother and her husband and I were stuck in a large group of small children with only three other adults (seemed to be a school outing). For a large group like that they were pretty well behaved, but we all would have preferred a smaller group, or one with a more mature grouping. The tour was great, & so was every... read more
A very unique experience. I know where im going if world war 3 breaks out
We've been to three caves in the past few years and unfortunately, Cave of the Mounds is a very distant third. Lots of hype, but the cavern itself is short and relatively colorless. Unprompted, my kids said it was "lame." It's an expensive 30 minute activity. They did enjoy the sand/sluicing activity, so not all was lost.
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How is Cave of the Mounds rated?
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 on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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