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#16 on "Top 22 things to do and attractions in Bristol"Tours
Nature & Wildlife Tours
Phone
(423) 323-2337
Hours
SuSunday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
MoMonday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
TuTuesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
WeWednesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
ThThursday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
FrFriday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
SaSaturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
420 Cave Hill Rd, Blountville, TN 37617, USA
Wednesday: 9AM–6PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
MoMonday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
TuTuesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
WeWednesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
ThThursday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
FrFriday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
SaSaturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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Why you should go
- Enjoy informative and entertaining guided tours led by knowledgeable guides like Greg and Stephanie
- Marvel at beautiful cave formations rich with history
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Five stars! We opted for the basic tour and were blown away by the information from the guide and beautiful cavern. We had our two little kids 6 and 7 and our oldest son 18 plus his gf. All of us were just in awe. I would highly recommend for anyone in the area. All six of us toured for less than $90. Our tour was about an hour. There is also a small shop with lots of arrowheads and jewels, although we were told none of which came from the mine itself. Still 5 stars. Our guide also explores the mine himself, so he had lots of extra info to tell. Loved it!
Our tour guide was Stephanie and she was amazing! We visited yesterday (2-4-2023). Stephanie explained a lot of the history of the cave and mentioned several discoveries over the years, along the way. Great experience for adults and day dates for couples to do in Northeast TN. After our experience, we are planning to bring our kids and try the "Wild Tour" to experience and explore more of the cave, more in depth. The standard tour lasted just a little over an hour and we were entertained with information and history and sights the entire time! Highly recommend for a day trip!
We had an amazing tour led by Greg and had a blast at the same time. The cave system itself is truly unique and it was great watching Shelly eat animal crackers too. The whole staff was so friendly and we ended up spending over an hour just chatting in the gift shop. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. We can't wait to go back and take the wild cave tour!
Five stars! We opted for the basic tour and were blown away by the information from the guide and beautiful cavern. We had our two little kids 6 and 7 and our oldest son 18 plus his gf. All of us were just in awe. I would highly recommend for anyone in the area. All six of us toured for less than $90. Our tour was about an hour. There is also a small shop with lots of arrowheads and jewels, although we were told none of which came from the mine itself. Still 5 stars. Our guide also explores the mine himself, so he had lots of extra info to tell. Loved it!
Our tour guide was Stephanie and she was amazing! We visited yesterday (2-4-2023). Stephanie explained a lot of the history of the cave and mentioned several discoveries over the years, along the way. Great experience for adults and day dates for couples to do in Northeast TN. After our experience, we are planning to bring our kids and try the "Wild Tour" to experience and explore more of the cave, more in depth. The standard tour lasted just a little over an hour and we were entertained with information and history and sights the entire time! Highly recommend for a day trip!
We had an amazing tour led by Greg and had a blast at the same time. The cave system itself is truly unique and it was great watching Shelly eat animal crackers too. The whole staff was so friendly and we ended up spending over an hour just chatting in the gift shop. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. We can't wait to go back and take the wild cave tour!
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Consider taking the 'Wild Tour' for a more adventurous exploration of the caves
- Bring shoes with good grip soles that can handle potentially wet surfaces inside the caverns
- Don't forget to tip your tour guide for their hard work in making your visit enjoyable
- Check out the climbing wall for kids or try mining for real gems during your visit
Reviews
Appalachian Caverns in Northeast Tennessee has garnered rave reviews for its informative and engaging guided tours, beautiful cave formations rich with history, friendly and knowledgeable staff members like Greg and Stephanie, and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Visitors have praised the reasonable prices, interesting insights shared by guides like Pound Puppy and Shelly, as well as the gem shop offering unique trinkets. The cavern's easy-to-navigate paths with handrails make it accessible to all ages while still providing an immersive experience into the underground world.
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Five stars! We opted for the basic tour and were blown away by the information from the guide and beautiful cavern. We had our two little kids 6 and 7 and our oldest son 18 plus his gf. All of us were just in awe. I would highly recommend for anyone in the area. All six of us toured for less than $90. Our tour was about an hour. There is also a small shop with lots of arrowheads and jewels, although we were told none of which came from the mine itself. Still 5 stars. Our guide also explores the mine himself, so he had lots of extra info to tell. Loved it!
Our tour guide was Stephanie and she was amazing! We visited yesterday (2-4-2023). Stephanie explained a lot of the history of the cave and mentioned several discoveries over the years, along the way. Great experience for adults and day dates for couples to do in Northeast TN. After our experience, we are planning to bring our kids and try the "Wild Tour" to experience and explore more of the cave, more in depth. The standard tour lasted just a little over an hour and we were entertained with information and history and sights the entire time! Highly recommend for a day trip!
We had an amazing tour led by Greg and had a blast at the same time. The cave system itself is truly unique and it was great watching Shelly eat animal crackers too. The whole staff was so friendly and we ended up spending over an hour just chatting in the gift shop. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. We can't wait to go back and take the wild cave tour!
the cave is a guided tour & our guide was good & made lite humor & made the time enjoyable which takes about an hour. We are in our 60's & it was not that difficult. I would suggest wearing shoes that might get wet & good grip soles. They have a gift shop that the tour starts & ends in. The price was reasonable.
Awesome place, great prices, people, and tour. The people who work here are so genuine and kind. The cave is also great, even with just the walking tour you see and learn a lot, Pound Puppy knows what he is talking about. I would recommend everyone I know to come here at least once. Greg is also a WV native, which was great!
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