• Where is Linville Caverns located?
    • First discovered in the early 1800s on a fluke by a fishing expedition, Linville Caverns continues to astound the thousands of yearly visitors who descend upon this majestic mountain.
  • What makes Linville Caverns unique?
    • Children of all ages are drawn to this oasis on Humpback Mountain, which features fish appearing to swim into a solid rock wall.
  • When is Linville Caverns open?
    • The limestone walled caverns are open to the public all year-round, with an entrance fee of $7 for children aged five to 12.
  • How long are the tours at Linville Caverns?
    • Tours are roughly 30 minutes long. Visitors are accompanied by a guide who provides information about the formations, cavern history, and the tricolored bats, the most popular resident in the cavern.

19929 US-221 Marion, NC, Phone: 800-419-0540

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