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    Tuckaleechee Caverns

    1,566 Reviews
    #1 of 35 things to do in Townsend
    Caverns & Caves, Waterfalls, Nature & Parks
    825 Cavern Rd, Townsend, TN 37882-4505
    +1 865-448-2274
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    “Indiana Jones and Marian In A Cave”

    Super WOW!! Would not hesitate to recommend this cavern adventure!!! We were a family of 4... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    sandra s
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    Sussex, Wisconsin
    via mobile
    “Alec made our tour exceptional”

    Wow!! What a beautiful place...so rich in history and family pride! Can't wait to bring back our... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Heidi M
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    Englewood, Florida, United States
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    4.51,566 reviews
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    • Very good18%
    • Average1%
    • Poor1%
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    “our tour guide”(209 reviews)
    “big room”(41 reviews)
    “great tour”(66 reviews)
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    Tuckaleechee Caverns is a commercial cave and tourist attraction located in Townsend, Tennessee awarded 5 stars by AAA. Tuckaleechee Caverns is a short drive from Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Townsend, Cades Cove, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Tuckaleechee...more
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    825 Cavern Rd, Townsend, TN 37882-4505
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Indiana Jones and Marian In A Cave

    Super WOW!! Would not hesitate to recommend this cavern adventure!!! We were a family of 4 between ages 11-78! Employees were all welcoming and pleasant. What a breath of fresh air these employees were!! Site was breathtaking!!! Reasonably priced for what you are about to...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Alec made our tour exceptional

    Wow!! What a beautiful place...so rich in history and family pride! Can't wait to bring back our grandkids this summer ....alec was fun, down to earth and super informative....bought some wonderful books on our way out...

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Amazing!

    Beautiful caverns! Our guide was very knowledgeable and polite. Amazing story behind the caverns discovery. Well worth the trip!

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Exceeded expectations

    I’ve been to some of these privately owned caves in various areas. They’ve been ok so I wasn’t expecting too much. Very pleasantly surprised. A really beautiful cave.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Love the waterfall

    I visit Tuckaleechee Caverns every time I am in the area (I am from upstate South Carolina) visiting friends. I am very impressed with the tour guides, they are very knowledgeable. The waterfall is my favorite! I would recommend this to everyone who can climb...More

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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Worth the Trip!

    These caverns are well worth visiting! The tour takes you along narrow and steep passageways, as well as to huge open areas, that testify to a magnificent underground world. Our guide was very friendly and helpful, and the whole experience was very interesting and informative....More

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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Amazing underground trip!!

    These caverns are a gem! If you can navigate the steep stairs and along the low ceilings you will bare witness to o me incredible works of art, by the years and the limestone! Awesome flows, chandeliers, columns, stalagmites, and stalagmites. Including a grand room...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Well worth the time and money!

    Joey was our tour guide and he was amazing. The sites were beautiful and it is was an amazing time. They teach you a lot of history and teach you some truly great things. 10/10 would recommend and would go again.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Tuckaleechee Cavern was amazing,!

    What a surprise we found with Trip Advisor. A great break from the tourist areas and such a beautiful find. Tour guide did a wonderful job and everyone so friendly and nice. So glad to have included in our brief visit to the area.

    Ask Lori M about Tuckaleechee Caverns
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Must see!

    These caverns are a must see! Amazing what lies beneath our surface. The guide was excellent and the tour was well worth the reasonable charge. Interesting every twist and turn. Natural beauty at its best. Can't wait to go again, I'm sure every exploration will...More

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    zzzooey37
    6 May 2018|
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    Response from Annamarie P | Reviewed this property |
    The tour takes place as soon as there are 25 people, so it does happen quite frequently.
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    Whitney T
    19 April 2018|
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    Response from Darci D | Reviewed this property |
    Unless you own a bat for a pet, I would say no. Call to be sure, but I would be shocked if they did. There’s no place for them to relieve themselves inside the carvern. No escape routes. You are down 80+ stairs. Many places... More
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    ChicagoandProud
    10 April 2018|
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    Response from Jes M | Reviewed this property |
    The previous response about the ledge is correct but they didn’t tell you that there is a bench and probably 20’ before the drop.
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