Linville Caverns

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Deep beneath Humpback Mountain, nature has sculpted a veritable masterpiece in stone. Toiling many centuries, slowly moving ground water has been the primary artist for this creation of underground labyrinths. The water dissolved out an incredible series of rooms and passages, and created spectacular formations like the 'Tobacco Leaves,' one formation that can be found when visiting the caverns. The cavern was discovered in the 1800's by men intrigued by the mystery of fish swimming out of the mountain. Since then, extensive research has been done to acknowledge the history, folklore, geology, and biology of Linville Caverns. One can only marvel at the endless information this underground wonder has to offer. The mystery is still alive. Through the ages, nature has decorated this intriguing inner space with new deposits of minerals forming elegant shapes, multiple textures, and splashing a spectrum of color. Visitors will love taking photos of these beautiful formations, so don't forget your camera!

Cost without the card:

Adult (13+): $6.00
Child (3-12): $4.00

Hours:

June 1-Labor Day: 9:00 am-6:00 pm;
April, May, September, October: 9:00 am-5:00 pm;
November and March: Daily, 9:00 am-4:30 pm;
December-February: Weekends Only, 9:00 am-4:30 pm

Closed

December-February, closed Monday-Friday. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holidays are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

From Asheville: Merge onto I-240 E. Take the I-40 E exit on the left towards Statesville. Merge onto I-40 E. Take the US-221 exit, exit number 85, towards Marion and Rutherfordton. Turn left onto US-221. Stay on US- 221N for about 18 miles. The caverns entrance will be on your left at the base of the mountain. From Boone: Head south on US-105. Stay on US-105. It will turn into US- 221. Head south on US-221 for 14 miles. Pass through the Linville Falls community. The caverns entrance will be on your right.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included admission with the Go Blue Ridge Card

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.