7 days in Mammoth Cave National Park Itinerary

Mammoth Caves National Park is the longest cave system in the world so far discovered.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mammoth Cave National Park: Reid's Livery Winery (in Alvaton), Moutardier Resort & Marina (in Leitchfield) and Habbeger's Amish Market (in Scottsville). There's lots more to do: get to know the resident critters at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, explore the activities along Dog Creek Recreation Area, steep yourself in history at Bill Monroe's Home Place, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Chicago to Mammoth Cave National Park is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Chicago in December, expect Mammoth Cave National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 49°F and 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.