Activity Overview
Those seeking adventure will not want to miss the Louisville Mega Cavern. An enormous mine in use from the early 1930's to the 1970's, the Cavern now offers underground rope challenge obstacle courses, zip lines, and a mega tram which transports visitors around the 17 miles of corridors beneath the city of Louisville to see early cavern formations, a replica of a Cuban missile bunker, mining operations and more.
Tour guides point out facts about history, geology, recycling, green building technology and even fun facts about the Cavern's storm dog and pigeon eating hawk.
Things to Do
- Take a thrilling ride on one of the Cavern's six underground zip lines, or race a friend on the dual racing zip.
- Experience Mega Quest, the world's only underground aerial ropes challenge course.
- Seniors, parents with small children, and those with physical challenges will appreciate relaxing on the tram which takes guests on a 60-70 minute tour of this underground wonder.
Louisville Mega Cavern Insider Tips
- The minimum age for the rope challenge course is 5 years old, and participants must be able to reach up to a height of 50 inches and follow three-step directions.
- The temperature inside the cavern is always 58 degrees.
- A wheelchair tram can be reserved ahead of time for those needing that level of assistance.
