Limestone formations.

Linville Caverns

North Carolina's only commercial cave has been open for business since 1937. It can be a chilly, wet tour when there's water in the ground, but the moisture is necessary to replenish the caverns' Bottomless Pool with its three varieties of trout. "Custom-designed lighting allows you to appreciate the caverns' splendor." This includes formations such as Wedding Scene and Tobacco Leaves, a popular photo-op.

The caverns are also known for their population of bats. Tours last 35 to 40 minnutes.

Linville Caverns

Address:: 19929 US 221 N., Marion, NC
Directions:: I-40 exit 85. Turn north toward Marion on Main St./US 221, then follow US 221 north for 24.5 miles. The Caverns entrance is on left, at the base of Humpback Mountain.
Hours:: Daily 9 am - 6 pm, weekends only in winter. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 828-756-4171
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

Nearby Offbeat Places

Brown Mountain Lights, Morganton, NC - 6 mi.

House of Mugs, Collettsville, NC - 13 mi.

Mile-High Swinging Bridge, Linville, NC - 14 mi.

In the region:

Bunyan Muffler Man, Edneyville, NC - 42 mi.

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