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Located just next to the famous Mammoth Caves in the Mammoth Caves National Park, a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, Historic Diamond Caverns were discovered in 1859 and quickly became part of the tourist attractions of the area. Intricate, shiny calcite deposits gave the cave its name as they shone like jewels.

Well-lit today by state-of-the-art lighting, Diamond Caverns are famous for their intricate stone drapery lining the cave halls in cascades of colorful calcite.

Spectacular formations cover the cathedral-grottos. Guided one-hour-long tours are offered about every half hour. The cave has a constant comfortable temperature of 58 degrees year-round, and the tour is considered fairly strenuous because of the 350 steps visitors need to climb.

The ceiling is also low at places. Hanging Paradise, Rotunda and the Imagination Room are just some of the most fascinating attractions of the Diamond Cave.

1900 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Park City, KY 42160-7902, Phone: 270-749-2233

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