Caves and Caverns

8 Places to Visit | Plan for 4-5 days

Begin your trip at the Bell Witch Cave and Canoe Rentals, considered one of the most haunted places in America. Explore the historic grounds and caverns by foot, on canoe or at night. Head Southeast to the Hancock House, a comfy little bed and breakfast in Nashville, TN with more caverns to explore as well as other outdoor activities.
Visit Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend. Onyx formations and indoor waterfalls are among the unique and natural features in these caverns. Rest up after your long exploratory day at a cabin or campground in Townsend.

Start out early the next day; give yourself plenty of time for the natural wonders a little southwest from here. Head towards Sweetwater and the Lost Sea, America’s largest underground lake. Spend the early part of the morning at the boat tour, gift shop and restaurant. Grab an early lunch here and travel another hour or so to Ruby Falls, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Rock City in Chattanooga. Both deserve an hour or two of your time and will delight you with their matchless natural wonders. If you’re too exhausted to see all in one day, spend the night here and stay here the next day as well.

When you’re ready to mosey out of Chattanooga, loop back towards Nashville and visit Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville. You’ll enjoy this National Landmark as the finale of your cavern exploration.

Bell Witch Cave & Canoe Rental

Adams, TN
Associated with the true story of the Bell Witch and considered to be one of the most haunted places in A ...more

Hancock House

Gallatin, TN
A spacious fifteen room colonial revival log inn. Hancock House is a pre-1878 stage coach stop and toll ...more

Cumberland Caverns

McMinnville, TN
Discover Natural Beauty. Cumberland Caverns is Tennessee's largest show cave and a U.S. National Natural ...more

Tuckaleechee Caverns Inc.

Townsend, TN
The cave is noted for its onyx formations, "Big Room," and high waterfalls. Tours are conducted along l ...more

The Lost Sea

Sweetwater, TN
Take a boat ride on the Lost Sea, a unique natural wonder which is listed as "America's Largest Undergr ...more

Ruby Falls

Chattanooga, TN
Ruby Falls, a thundering 145-foot waterfall is located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. On your fun-fi ...more

Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Chattanooga, TN
Explore the Southeast's highest rated (and most geologically active) cave that is noted for its incredib ...more

Rock City Gardens

Lookout Mountain, TN
A marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with more than 400 different native ...more

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