Mammoth Cave National Park
preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hilly
country of south central Kentucky. This is the world's longest cave
system, with more than 365 miles explored. Early guide Stephen Bishop
called the cave a "grand, gloomy and peculiar place," but its vast
chambers and complex labyrinths have earned its name: Mammoth.
Mammoth Cave National Park was established in 1941 to protect the
unparalleled underground labyrinth of caves, the rolling hilly country
above, and the Green River valley. Since then, ongoing study and
exploration have shown the park to be far more complex than ever
imagined, hosting a broad diversity of species living in specialized and
interconnected ecosystems. The park's challenge is to balance these
remarkable and sometimes fragile living networks with the public's
enjoyment of them.
Mammoth Cave Hotel:
Mammoth Cave Hotel provides comfortable year-round
accommodations and convenient access to the historic entrance to
the world famous Mammoth Cave and the National Park Visitor
Center. The only in-park lodging, Mammoth Cave Hotel is
the most popular lodging choice for national park visitors.
Cribs are free and rollaway beds are an additional $9 per night.
Rates: $55 to $104 per night.
Deposit/Cancellation Policies: An advance deposit of
one night's stay is required at the time of making a reservation
with any remaining balance due upon arrival. The
cancellation policy is at least 48 hours in order to receive a
refund of the deposit.
Kentucky Inn: The
Best Western Kentucky Inn is a very cozy and comfortable place
to stay during your next visit to Mammoth Cave. Newly remodeled
in 1999, the Inn has very nice clean rooms. There is a large
outdoor pool with an adjacent kids' pool. All rooms are ground
level, and there's plenty of guest parking. The Kentucky Inn is
located in the heart of the Mammoth Cave entrance. No pets
are allowed. Check in time is after 2 p.m. and check out
time is by 11 a.m. Rates: $55 to $90 per
night. Deposit/Cancellation Policies: The
reservation must be guaranteed with a major credit card, and you
will pay for the room upon arrival. The cancellation
policy is at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled check in date
in order to avoid being charged for the room.
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