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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Squire Boone Caverns

Mauckport, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 54 2026
Squire Boone Caverns

A wet cave with stalactites, flowstone, rimstone dams, still pools, a stream and waterfalls, lit with colored lights. Guides lead groups on foot along a trail with spiral staircases, and at one stop the lights are turned off for total darkness.

Highlights

  • Underground waterfalls and stream
  • Large rimstone dam
  • Lights-out total darkness

Good to know

  • Guided tour lasts about one hour
  • About 72 spiral steps exit to gift shop
  • Tickets sold on arrival or online

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