The Lost River Valley and Cave is an urban nature reserve, with sixty-eight acres of green space that includes wildlife habitat with river, wetlands, blue holes, lime stone buffs grassland prairie, cedar glade, springs, and hardwood forest. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which was discovered by the American Indians almost 11,000 years ago along with the valley that formed when a large cave system collapsed.
Lost River Cave and Valley of Bowling Green Kentucky is the only place that offers underground boat tour. Nestled on the floor of the scenic valley, unseen from above, the Lost River disappears from view as you board the boat on the river. A comfortable 57 degrees year round, the boat tour offers a visit into the timeless world of the largest cave system in Bowling Green. Children of all ages will enjoy the safe, well-lit interior as they float through the ancient passages of the Lost River Cave.
One can also visit the 2 1/2 miles of beautiful Blue Hole Trails and see native Kentucky wildflowers and a variety of trees, birds and wildlife at the Lost River Cave and Valley. One gets chance to discover the seasonal butterfly habitat and the unique Blue Holes along the way. Apart of the Lost River Cave and Valley attractions its must that one should visit and explore the Old Mill Gift Shop and Gem Mining Sluice located at the Visitor Center. Open year round - 7 days a week. Downtown Bowling Green Hotels
Lost River Cave and Valley of Bowling Green Kentucky offers the best accommodation options at discounted rates near the Downtown Bowling Green Hotels. One can opt accommodation from either Hampton Inn Bowling Green or Econo Lodge.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 9 am - 5 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Day & Christmas Day
Admission Fee
Adult: $15.00
Child 11 & under: $10.50
Child 3 & under: $3.50
Address
2830 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 393-0077
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