Awesome things to see here, you'll need a few days. The Rangers/tour guides I've met are all great,…read moreand the tours show you a lot. As an aside--I find it funny that they put a pair of restrooms down there, partway through one of the tours. I was not expecting that! (Not all tours have that, though, so be prepared.)

Who doesn't love a national park cave!? It's crazy as you wander thru here and they state they have…read moremapped out 400+ miles of pathways. I thought it was closer to freeway but you soon realize it's a bit of a trek. Plenty of parking. You can purchase the tour tickets on site or online. Facilities are nice but a good majority(if not all of them?) of the interactive museum features were 'not functioning' so just wander and read all the details and stories posted along the walls. It's crazy that the place was a tourist attraction way back in the day. You'd have to plan for being on the roads for probably days to get here. Tour was cool. Very pretty. Out ranger was super personable and seemed to love his job so that's nice. Glad we decided to drop by and check it out on our way back from Chattanooga.

I didn't know anything about Mammoth Cave when we signed up for it, other than vaguely being aware…read morethat it was one of the bigger tourist attractions in Kentucky, but this was legitimately cool. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I drove over from Lincoln's Birthplace (we packed a lot in that day) last Thursday in the early afternoon. Despite a great deal of attention to our itinerary, someone (cough cough top tier chum cough cough) didn't realize that this adventure required us to make a cameo appearance in the Central Time Zone, which threw us off a bit but ultimately wasn't a big deal. But if you're scheduling something involving these caves literally to the hour or minute, be aware of that important detail. The Visitor Center is predictably...pretty mammoth. Definitely not meant as a negative or insult, but the larger main room with the side stores/rooms reminded me of a nicer rest stop on a toll highway. It was spacious, clean and informative, and I thought the donation area where you could drop some dollar bills into a box based on the state you came from was a clever gimmick. It also seems bigger because it's connected with the Mammoth Cave Hotel building behind it via a pedestrian bridge, which feels like an extension of the Center more than an actual hotel. It was easy to locate the ticket booths and make a quick determination on the best tour and accompanying times. We went with the Domes and Dripstones Tour (that was more of the top-tier chum's call because she specifically wanted to see the Dripstones) at 1:45pm. Very easy as well to get going on that - we just had to walk outside the building to the clearly labeled bus stop area in the parking lot and wait for our guide and his bullhorn to take charge. I was a little apprehensive about a three-hour tour, but it honestly didn't feel like it (and part of those three hours is the short bus ride to and from the actual cave entrance/exit, so I think the cave portion is closer to two hours). We started out at a metal door in the side of a wooded sinkhole that looked VERY reminiscent of the one Laura Dern runs through to escape a raptor in Jurassic Park, and then went down literally hundreds of steps into the actual cave. (As an aside, this is a legit workout. I'm in good shape, but I was out of breath a few times and it's a lot of steps throughout the tour, both up and down.) It's pretty wild - I went to the Lost River Caverns in Hellertown, PA when I was a pup, but it wasn't particularly memorable (I remember the gem stone collection I bought at the gift store more so than any underground attractions). This is such a different animal. The caverns are literally mouth-dropping, and I've never seen anything like it in person. The beginning of the tour seemed "dustier" if that makes sense, and a lot of those caverns reminded me of that opening scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where young Indy is roaming around in the desert. The star of the show is towards the end when you actually lay eyes on the stalagmites and stalactites. It's just gorgeous, and I'd say it makes the whole trip worthwhile but I thought all of it was great so maybe your mileage may vary. But if you're comparing it to a cinematic experience - and there's a reason I keep doing that; this stuff feels like something you'd see in a movie, not in real life - it's very Aliens to me, with rocks that look like they're dripping in real time even though they're not. Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly has been doing this for years. My only nitpick was that he literally kept repeating every single sentence. My chum didn't see that as an issue - she felt it was an effective way to get his information across - but for me I thought it made some of his dialogue repetitive. But I could for sure be in the minority on that one; it ultimately didn't take away from the experience for me. After being underwhelmed by Lincoln's Birthplace, the NPS redeemed themselves here and then some. If you're in this area of Kentucky, I think you have to give this a shot. Bring a hoodie - it gets nippy underground.

Bucket list item checked off my list!…read more After moving to Nashville I knew I wanted to do a road trip up to Kentucky to see the caves. Did the Domes and Dripstones tour. 2 hours. Approximately a mile, up and back down 500 or so stairs. Gregg, our tour guide, was just the best! Seeing the intricacies of the caves was simply mind boggling. If you ever find yourself nearby, definitely check it out. Free parking and only $20 for the tour, a must do!

I took my 7 year old grandson and he and I both enjoyed it tremendously…read more We thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride through the cave and the green water for St. Patrick's Day was awesome The Scavenger hunt was lots of fun for my grandson

The atmosphere and how pleasant everyone that worked here was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed all…read morethe trails and the views. Our boat guide was Bri and let me just say, I 100% recommend her. She was informational, funny and we just had a fantastic time with her being our guide. The cave was really neat to see and experience along with some of the history that goes with it. We will definitely return and bring our kiddos next time.

Wonderful Hotel from the very courteous front desk help to the staff around the Hotel. Its location…read moreseems to be centrally located to a lot of restaurants all around you. A nice experience you will not mind repeating.

Its a nice Hilton Garden, everything as expected. I have visited here three or four times. Always…read moreconsistent and convenient.

Our favorite place to stay when we're traveling north to Ohio. We've gotten to know quite a few…read morepeople, regulars and employees, during our visit. Very new and modern! If I were going to give a down check, it would be the very pricey restaurant that is on the property. Very good, but very pricey. We usually opt to get a delivered pizza! Mary, the bartender for the managers reception and Damian, treat us very personably almost like family. We don't mind spending a couple extra dollars there due to that. And another thing, they have an automatic toaster at the breakfast area that toasts perfectly the first time and every time! I wish all the Embassy Suites would buy that particular electronic toaster! Keep up the great work!

Pleasantly surprised with our stay at the Embassy Suites in Bowling Green! Upon entering the lobby,…read morewe were impressed with the welcoming staff, cleanliness, and the fun decor features (green wall behind the front desk, water feature, fire place by sitting lounge & outdoor fountain/ fire pit). Throughout the hotel hallways, you'll find many artfully designed pictures of different corvettes, as this location isn't far from the Corvette Museum. Our room was spacious and clean with a view of the outdoor fountain. The room was insulated well enough to not hear our neighbors or people walking down the hall. Happy hour included a choice of beverage as well as different snacks - and if you have a non alcoholic preference (i.e. for kids) during happy hour, there is no charge for those. The pool was a welcome treat after a long, hot Kentucky day, clean and perfect for the entire family, with an outdoor seating area as well. The gym had various machines but we didn't get a chance to use them during our stay. Breakfast is better than your average continental breakfast, with omelets, eggs, pancakes and waffles made to order. Buffet options also available and coffee made with a push of a button. Overall, the experience here was great and I'd happily return here next time I'm in the area.