cathedral caverns state park

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  Mikey865

  State-run park, very clean, reasonable admission charge.Our tour guide [Pattie], even though relatively new at the park, was very knowledgeable. She took her time, explained things in great detail.One of the best caves I have seen.Note: Tours are given every two hours, and last approx 75-90 minutes, so plan your trip accordingly.

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  Regentspub

  Oh mh god the caverns were amazing none of anyones photos do this place justice at all im so glad we found this place we visited between christmas and new year there was 25 people on our tour which was lead by 17 year old alex who in my opinion was outstanding he was shadowed by another alex who will be taking tours by herself soon she was also really nice but the main man alex was too cool for school he knew everything ghere is to know although the big boss judy reckons she knows 3 times as much haha all the staff were really nice and friendly the lobby has loads of souvenirs which are very reasonably priced which was surprising all in all well worth a visit and very well priced although when you finish the tour you will feel like you got a major batgain thanks alex judy and all the staf from Gary and Alexis , Glasgow, Scotland

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  25YearCelebraters

  WE really like this cave. It had some amazing formations in it. It went on for quite some time. A long walk for some. They have a golf cart for handicap people also. Nice. We learned a lot on this tour. The best time to go is in the fall, when there is hardly any travelers. There were only 5 us in the group. Very nice.

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  lindbladface

  Had a great time at the cavern! Went with two small kids and they loved it! Would have given it 5 stars except it is kind of expensive but will plan on going back.

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  Bama86

  I googled things to do in Alabama & this is one of the places that popped up. So i threw my 4 year old in the car & drove 5 1/2 miles north. He was free so for 15$ we got to explore these awesome caverns. I've been to some caverns in Tennessee but these were really interesting. Safe for ALL ages our tour guy was little man. He was sweet & informative! Had a blast I will be back!

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  Clarks4mom

  My family and I have been visiting these caverns since the late 1950's when Jay Gurley, the property owner, guided us on muddy footpaths along the side of the caves. In June of 1962, Reader's Digest featured an article about these caverns and its biggest star, Goliath. Since the state of Alabama purchased the land and developed the grounds into a park, it is a much safer tour. Plan ahead and take a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds before you walk into the cave's huge mouth - and take a light jacket in the summer because the cave's year round temperature is 60 degrees.Inside the caverns, a visitor will find unexpectedly large formations. This area of north Alabama is know for its caves, but Cathedral Caverns is exceptionally easy to explore. If you are afraid of caves because of claustrophobia, this is one cave you will be able to see. The rooms are VERY large. You will be taken on a guided tour by a friendly and knowledgeable park ranger. Today's path is wide and paved - nothing like the paths of my youth - although those old paths can be seen along the sides of the caves during the tour. Be sure to ask the ranger about the rooms of the cave that are too fragile to be opened to the public. You'll be glad you did! The park is open year round except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Here is the URL to the park brochure: http://www.alapark.com/Brochures/pdfs/Cathedral.pdf

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  MarkF678

  Wonderful find just a few miles from Huntsville, AL. Amazing formations and knowledgeable guide made the trip worthwhile.

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  AshrafElsharif

  We had our wonderful visit of the Cathedral Caverns State Park during our visit to Alabama, the Cave is so attractive and provide good chance for knowledge seekers and photographers who like long exposure kind of photography, our tour guide was so friendly and well educated about the cave history.

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  Brythonic

  What an incredible experience. We really had no idea of the sheer scale of this cavern. It really just kept going and kept getting bigger. Our tour guide was fantastic, the price was extremely reasonable, and park was clean and well-maintained. The tour lasted about an hour with plenty of time to wander and take pictures. Bathrooms get crowed right before and right after tours, so try to get there a bit early and go before you hike the cave. The entire trip to the end is about 3/4 of a mile of mostly easy wandering. The front stairs (picture below) is the most strenuous part. Make sure you stay with the guide and ask questions. They are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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  363jm

  Awesome cave that everyone should see. You go deep into limestone rock passing many formations that have evolved for hundrends of years. You will see floor to ceiling curtains that make one feel like they are in a cathedral. Your guide might also turn off the lights at the back of the cave so you can hear the sounds. This was neat also. It is the best cave I have ever seen. Nothing like Ruby Falls and others that are so over commercialized with little to see but a water fall. I have also been in other caves that were good but this one is really good. If you have a handicapped relative they can ride in a golf cart with the guide. Same if you get tried of the mile in and out treck. Many caves are not wide enought for a small cart to get through and have steps.