Are you looking for an exciting adventure to enjoy with your family in Indiana? Consider exploring some of the state’s breathtaking caves and caverns! These natural wonders offer a unique opportunity to explore an underground world. Plus, many of these caves offer tours tailored specifically for families with young children. Caves and caverns are an affordable option for an amazing spring day trip.
Best Indiana Caves:
Bluespring Caverns
1459 Bluespring Caverns Rd, Bedford, IN 47421
Below the Bolton Natural Areas lies the vast caverns of Bedford, Indiana. The giant sinkhole and underground river are just a few of the unique parts of the Bluespring Cavern. The tours invite you to soak up the majesty of the natural wonder by spotting a blind cavefish or listening to the rush of the river.
Admission: $12 for children ages 3-15 and $22 for adults.
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Squire Boone Caverns
100 Squire Boone Rd, Mauckport, IN 47142
As the story goes, Squire Boone and his brother, Daniel, discovered these caverns in 1790. Squire later escaped a band of hostile Indians by hiding in the caverns. Today, families can hike the cave and its rushing streams and underground waterfalls, both of which are rare wonders in caves.
Admission: $14 for children ages 4-11, $24 for adults ages 12-59, $22 for seniors 60+, Children under 4 free
Marengo Cave
400 East State Road 64, Marengo, IN 47140
This U.S. National Landmark is definitely one to add to the bucket list! Marengo Cave has been giving tours since its discovery by schoolchildren in 1883. Today, they offer two tours, and both are fun for all ages. In addition to the cave tours, one of the most popular attractions is “The Crawl”, which allows kids to feel like they are discovering the cave for the first time!
Admission: $13-$15 for children ages 4-12 and $22-$25 for adults 13+, depending on the tour
Indiana Caverns
1267 Green Acres Drive SW, Corydon, IN 47112
Explore the Midwest’s longest cave! Families can learn about the cave’s history during the walking tour, explore the cave on a more in-depth adventure tour (which includes kayaking in the cave!), enjoy a little gemstone mining, ride the Bat Chaser roller coaster, and more.
Admission: Varies greatly based on desired activities. Ticket packages can be found here.
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Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Though not in Indiana, the largest cave in the world is worth the hike to Kentucky. With over 400 miles of sprawling caverns, Mammoth Cave National Park offers 16 different tours suitable for all ages, each covering unique aspects of this natural wonder. For those seeking to extend their adventure beyond a day trip, there are opportunities to camp and explore the natural wonders above Mammoth Cave National Park.
Rates vary based on desired tour.
