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1. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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2. Wind Cave National Park
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3. Antelope Canyon
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4. Blanchard Springs Caverns
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5. Cave of the Winds
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6. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
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7. Majestic Caverns
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8. Fantastic Caverns
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9. Niagara Cave
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10. Jewel Cave
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11. Kartchner Caverns
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12. Lava Beds National Monument
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13. Luray Caverns
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14. Makauwahi Cave Reserve
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15. Mammoth Cave National Park
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16. Meramec Caverns
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17. Natural Bridge Caverns
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18. Craighead Caverns
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19. Ohio Caverns
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20. Ruby Falls
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21. Apostle Islands Sea Caves
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22. Caverns of Sonora
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23. Cosmic Cavern
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24. Howe Caverns
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25. 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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