Crystal Onyx Cave – Cave City, Kentucky - Atlas Obscura

A hidden gem inside of Kentucky’s underground 

The cave has a long history, beginning with prehistoric man and continues to intrigue modern man with its magic

Prehistoric men from around 600 ad used the cave for burying their dead and the remains were on display for years.  The remains now rest at the university. The property Is an archaeological zone with numerous other caves on the property 

The Prewitts had visitors during the ice age as ice age mammals remains have been found around 1100 feet above sea level,  The cave has sediments inside from a glacial stream bed running  through the lower level.

The formation are unique and each is a art form of nature.

The beauty of the underground is unimaginable trip inside the womb of Mother Nature.  The caves  splendor is complete with a underground waterfall and a bridge over the lake.

The grounds of the cave is a statuary of exotic animals

 🦕 dinosaur’s, UFOs  aliens rocket ships , giant ants, a Pegasus and more to delight 

Take a walk to see the giant pot of gold or the Death Star unique metal artworks decorate the property.

It’s guaranteed to thrill all ages with its unique formations 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a trip deep inside the earth on a Kentucky knob inside of Kentucky’s karst lands.

 

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Know Before You Go

This is a must see trip to the 54 degree cool misty underworld 


The formations of the cave are not of this world. Each formation is a unique creation of Mother Nature. 

it’s history and magic are still present today . 

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