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1. Carlsbad Caverns National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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2. Wind Cave National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon
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4. Blanchard Springs Caverns

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Blanchard Springs Caverns
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5. Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds
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6. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

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7. Majestic Caverns

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Majestic Caverns
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8. Fantastic Caverns

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Fantastic Caverns
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9. Niagara Cave

Niagara Cave
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10. Jewel Cave

Jewel Cave
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11. Kartchner Caverns

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Kartchner Caverns
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12. Lava Beds National Monument

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Lava Beds National Monument
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13. Luray Caverns

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Luray Caverns
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14. Makauwahi Cave Reserve

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Makauwahi Cave Reserve
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15. Mammoth Cave National Park

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Mammoth Cave National Park
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16. Meramec Caverns

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Meramec Caverns
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17. Natural Bridge Caverns

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Natural Bridge Caverns
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18. Craighead Caverns

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Craighead Caverns
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19. Ohio Caverns

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Ohio Caverns
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20. Ruby Falls

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21. Apostle Islands Sea Caves

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Apostle Islands Sea Caves
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22. Caverns of Sonora

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Caverns of Sonora
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23. Cosmic Cavern

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Cosmic Cavern
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24. Howe Caverns

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Howe Caverns
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25. Forbidden Caverns

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Forbidden Caverns
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The United States is home to some of the world’s most famous caves, including Mammoth Cave, the world’s largest cave system, and the 6,400 caves of Missouri, popularly known as the “Cave State.” These caves are among the most spectacular of their kind in the country, noted for their breathtaking underground waterfalls, unusual speleotherm formations, and rich fossil and archaeological sites.

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