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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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Aida Mireya Delgado 
8 years ago
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Starlet Cooper 
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Susan Warner 
8 years ago

This is the second time I've been here lots of fun both times! Love the gem panning you get quite a bit for the price and the kids loved finding their own stuff! :) 

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Desiree Johnson Sheets 
8 years ago

Very beautiful and interesting!!!! My husband, myself, and children loved it!! Our guide, Erik was awesome and Michelle was amazing! Thanks again, Michelle for showing appreciation to my husband being a veteran! 

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Monica Adamo 
8 years ago

Awesome site to see if you like to explore. It's like a mini Mammoth Cave. 

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Angelina Abbott-Patel 
8 years ago
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Tiffanie Jean VanPatten 
8 years ago

We went during the trick or treating and we were not disappointed... very educational... my 5 year old nephew even loved it! 

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Andrea Kersten 
8 years ago

What a gem! Great cave to visit and tour. Was an easy walk - many stairs and only one real tight squeeze. A real natural beauty! 

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Michelle Gilmore Neverman 
8 years ago

Such a neat cave. Great event for the entire family. Be sure to go when they are running guided tours so you can learn all the history about the cave. 

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

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