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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Appalachian Caverns

Blountville, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 58 2026
Appalachian Caverns

Limestone cavern with lit formations, a flowing spring, fish, turtles, bats and steel bridges over the water, plus a long history of human use. Guided walking tours descend a ramp from the gift shop, with optional crawling and wild tours.

Highlights

  • Bridges over the water
  • Bats, turtles and fish
  • Short crawl-through squeeze

Good to know

  • Walking tour lasts about 40-60 minutes
  • Cool inside; bring layers
  • Slippery spots; wear good shoes

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