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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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Timothy Dykstra 
5 years ago
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Heather Krumm 
5 years ago

Lots of fun!! We received a lot of interesting information and facts about the Caves! 

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Mike Watson 
5 years ago

Been a few years since last visit. Awesome tour guide (Sara) Grandkids loved it, hope we can get there with the other 3. 

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Bonnie Fischer 
5 years ago

We took our 4 year old daughter, and had alot of fun!! She really loved it! I have never been in a cave before , and I really enjoyed it too! 

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Sean Leitsch 
5 years ago

Things sticking out of the floor and hanging off the ceiling are very cool. 

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Donald J. Schaffer 
5 years ago

Beautiful natural formations. As little man made disturbance as possible to allow touring. 

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Brett Dunham 
5 years ago

alot of interesting history and facts I did not know about. 

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Jessica Odwazny 
5 years ago

Our tour guide was amazing! I collect crystals & really liked the selection & prices that the gift shop had. As long as you can handle stairs & a few tight spaces, it's a great experience for all ages! Very educational as well! 

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Christina Annetta 
5 years ago

it's a cave to explore, and why not stop in if passing it on highway 94 that is pass the dells, and is advertised as an exit 

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Cave of the Mounds has a 4.7 star rating with 5,399 reviews. 

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Cave of the Mounds is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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