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Cave City, Kentucky

Cave City is a home rule-class city in Barren County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 2,356 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 2,356

Why go

  • City in Kentucky, United States.
  • Served by Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW).

History

Cave City is a home rule-class city in Barren County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 2,356 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Glasgow Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Where to stay

1881 Rocky Hill Rd, Smiths Grove, KY 42171 · rockyhillinnky.com
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3703 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127 · resnexus.com
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5 Old Dixie Hwy, Park City, KY 42160 · grandvictorianinnky.com
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5091 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127 · rockcabincamping.com
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1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 · recreation.gov
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3559 L and N Turnpike Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749 · southerncomfortcommunity.com
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208 Wall St, Glasgow, KY 42141 · ihg.com
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1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 · nps.gov
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171 Hotel Road, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 · mammothcavelodge.com
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950 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127 · sunoutdoors.com
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1878 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Park City, KY 42160 · thousandtrails.com
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601 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127 · historicwigwamvillage.com
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750 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749 · ihg.com
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1240 Old Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127 · staywayfarerinn.com
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799 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127 · wyndhamhotels.com
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807 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127 · redroof.com
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88 Home Run Dr, Munfordville, KY 42765 · wyndhamhotels.com
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216 Gaunce Dr, Cave City, KY 42127 · cavecountryrv.com
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807 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127 · dinovalleyrvpark.com
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1006 Doyle Ave, Cave City, KY 42127 · wyndhamhotels.com
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803 Sanders St, Cave City, KY 42127 · hilton.com
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KOA AVE, 489 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749 · koa.com
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801 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127 · choicehotels.com
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819 Sanders St, Cave City, KY 42127 · choicehotels.com
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414 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127 · oyorooms.com
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210 Cavalry Dr, Glasgow, KY 42141 · choicehotels.com
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425 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749 · choicehotels.com
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102 Gardner Ln, Cave City, KY 42127 · choicehotels.com
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313 S Green St, Glasgow, KY 42141
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Duke St, Cave City, KY 42127
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1224 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
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319 S Dixie St, Horse Cave, KY 42749 · horsecavemotel.top
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405 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
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908 S Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
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306 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
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Restaurants & places to go

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2 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) 7 mi to the centre
Glasgow, KY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Tompkinsville Monroe County Airport 33 mi to the centre
Tompkinsville, KY, US
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Natchez Trace Farm Airport 9.5 mi to the centre
Hiseville, KY, US
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Lakeview Airport 17 mi to the centre
Club Run, KY, US
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Getting there by ferry

Green River Ferry (South)
Ferry terminal · 8.9 mi from the centre · Mammoth Cave National Park
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Green River Ferry (North)
Ferry terminal · 8.9 mi from the centre · Mammoth Cave National Park
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Green River Ferry (South), 8.9 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cave City, Kentucky. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences

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