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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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Thomas Sarbacker 
8 years ago

We had a great time and a great guide. We will definitely be back for the special events. 

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Tracey Wold 
8 years ago

Always a great tour! The guides are very knowledgeable and are quite patient with the questions being asked. I learn something new each visit. 

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Mark Lytle 
8 years ago

I hadn't been here since grade school. Went with my girlfriend for the Love On the Rocks evening for Valentine's. It was great seeing this again some 35+ years later. The staff is very knowledgeable and informative. For this event the cave was lit with candles staff would have cheese and fruit at points along with a classical guitar player and a amazing acapella group also along the way. What a great way too see this amazing attraction mother nature made. Inside the reception area they had hors d'oeuvres with music and drink... read more

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Andrea Jendrzejek 
8 years ago

I loved the Cave of the Mounds tour! Luke did an excellent job of taking us through the cave, you would never know that he studied animation in school. Great job, well done and we will be back to visit again. Oh, I also loved my pretty geode that they cracked open for me :) 

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Cave of the Mounds has a 4.7 star rating with 5,182 reviews. 

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