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Discover Cumberland Caverns

Discover Cumberland Caverns, Tennessee's largest show cave and a U.S. National Natural Landmark.

The cave displays some of the largest underground rooms and most spectacular formations in America.

Since its original discovery in 1810, many visitors have rediscovered the Cumberland Caverns for themselves. It's a great vacation stop or day-trip destination. Come discover the history, beauty, and "Wow!" of Cumberland Caverns. To find see a map of Daily Scenic Walking Tour, click below:

-Scenic Walking Tour Map-

Discover History

The daily scenic walking tour features a historic 1812 saltpeter mine. Hear how this essential ingredient for gun powder was mined here during the War of 1812 and the Civil War

You will relive history as you view historic salt peter mining artifacts, and incredible formations as you enter Cumberland Caverns.

Discover "Wow!"

The Underground Ballroom features a unique and beautiful 3/4-ton crystal chandelier. The Chandelier was originally installed in 1928 in the Loews Metropolitan Theatre in Brooklyn , NY. We were lucky enough to rescue it when the theatre was being renovated. It now hangs in one of our largest rooms, the Volcano Room. The Volcano Room is often used for meetings, banquets, and we have even had weddings there. The Chandelier itself is 15’ tall and 8.5’ wide. It contains 150 various color bulbs and countless hand cut crystals.

Every tour also is highlighted by the original underground pageant of light and sound, "God of the Mountain," an awe-inspiring retelling of the creation.

Tour Pricing:

Adult Ticket $18.00
Children Ticket (age 6-12) $10.00
Children 5 and under admitted free

Kid's Fun Ticket (gem mining*) $15

Family Ticket $50
(2 adults / 2 children - age 6-12)
Additional Child $9

Family Fun Ticket $60
(2 adults / 2 children, age 6-12, +2 gem mining*)
Additional child, age 6-12,+ gem mining $14

Special Internet Only
Family Fun Ticket $55
(2 adults / 2 children, age 6-12, +2 gem mining*)
(purchase above on this page only)

Adult Season Pass $23
Child's Season Pass, age 6-12, $14
Family Season Pass $60
All Season Passes come with 50% off on gem mining
(Season Pass good for 1 year from date of purchase)

All Prices are subject to TN State Sales Tax

*gem mining retails for $5.99 each

Tours conducted every day.
9:00 am -5:00 pm

Tours leave every hour on the hour.
(last tour of the day leaves at 5:00)

Times are at Central Time.  
Please contact us for current tour schedules.

Cumberland Caverns is closed only on:

Helpful Hints for your visit to Cumberland Caverns:

• Tours leave every hour, on the hour
• It's best to arrive about 15 minutes early to purchase tickets, visit the restroom, etc.
• The scenic walking tour takes about 1½ hour
• The cave is a constant & pleasant 56°, a light jacket may be needed
• You will be walking for about 1½ miles, tennis shoes are suggested
• The cave surface is dirt and rock, there are steps and slopes to walk up and down
• It's fine to take pictures, but flash photography past 20-30 feet away are often too dark

The Mountain Room: Cumberland Caverns