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Click here
to take a video tour of Hart County
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the
America’s heartland: the lush countryside
and farms, underground caverns, river
biosphere, and animal life. Take an
ecological educational getaway to Hart
County Kentucky where
Hidden River Cave
and its rare blind fish population were
nearly lost to groundwater pollution.
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The
restored cave is now an international model of
conservation. A guided tour takes you through one of the
world’s most scenic cave entrances to a subterranean
river. Or take the off-trail
Adventure Tour
to study the underground ecosystem.
The adjacent
American Cave Museum
(called “a little bit of Smithsonian in rural Kentucky”
by Nature Conservancy Magazine) has exhibits on bats,
blind fish and other cave animals; cave history,
groundwater science and cave geology.
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Nearby is
Kentucky Caverns,
part of
Kentucky Down Under,
an interactive Australian-themed animal park
where the owner has created a piece of her
homeland with kangaroos, emus, sheep, birds,
cultural activities and more. |
Add
to you visit:
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Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak
trip down Green River, one of the world’s most
biologically diverse rivers. Trips range from 2 hours to
2 days. Leave from Thelma Stovall Park in downtown
Munfordville. See beautiful 300 Springs or Mammoth Cave
National Park. Group packages and guided tours are
available. Thelma Stovall Park has picnic areas,
primitive campsites, walking trails and a boat ramp.
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Country Girl at Heart,
an environmentally-friendly working farm experience
“where you can get your hands dirty or just put your
feet up”;
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Kentucky Repertory Theatre
in Horse Cave’s Historic Arts & Shopping District, a
nationally-recognized professional repertory theatre;
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Cub Run Cave,
one of Kentucky’s “newest” and most beautifully
decorated caves;
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Dennison’s Roadside Market,
where you’ll find seasonal flowers, plants, fruits,
vegetables, jams, jellies, baskets, crafts and more;
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Historic
Horse Cave Arts & Shopping District,
unique local shops in a beautiful National Register
Commercial District adjacent to Hidden River Cave and
Kentucky Repertory Theatre.
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Munfordville Historic Walking Tour
Click here for
accommodations and
restaurants. For more
information contact us at (270) 218-0386.
“Hart of
America” Eco-Getaway Itinerary"
Day
1
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Before you go into the cave, take time to explore
the history of the caves in the region and the
impact of the world above on the life below at the
American Cave
Museum.
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Study the underground ecosystem of Hidden River Cave
on the off-trail Adventure Tour. (Advance
reservations required.)
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Relax tonight and enjoy a professional performance
at
Kentucky Repertory Theatre.
Day
2
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Discover the beauty of Green River on a Canoe trip
on one of the world’s most biologically diverse
rivers. Trips range from 3 hours to 2 days.
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Grab a soft drink at the Munfordville Welcome Center
and take a leisurely stroll on the self-guided
Historic Walking Tour.
Day
3
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Learn about the animals and culture of the land down
under at this interactive Australian animal park.
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Don’t forget to stop by
Dennison’s Roadside Market
for some locally-grown produce and hand made crafts.
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