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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Cathedral Caverns

Woodville, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 72 2026
Cathedral Caverns

Large limestone cavern in a state park with a wide entrance, big rooms, stalactites, stalagmites, fossils and bats. Guides lead groups along a paved path to the back of the cave, turn the lights off for a light show, then visitors walk out at their own pace.

Highlights

  • Wide cave entrance
  • Lights-out spotlight show
  • Bats and fossils

Good to know

  • Guided tour lasts about 90 minutes
  • Around 58-60°F inside
  • Tickets required, book in advance

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