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Sunday, July 09, 2006

The Cathedral Caverns of Alabama


Image left: Goliath Believed to be the world's largest stalagmite column inside a commercial cave, standing 45 ft. tall and 243 ft. around. Estimates make this formation billions of years old.

Experience the beauty of the stalagmite formations with special lighting that further enhances their natural beauty, all with names that fit their shapes and size. The cavern will carry you 3,559 feet from the time you enter the cave until reaching the end of the tour.

Alabama's newest state park! The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above!


Image right: Frozen Water Falls


Effective January 1, 2006

January 2 - March 14
December 1 - 24
Saturday & Sunday:10:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday:Groups of 10 or more by appointment

March 15 - August 31
Daily:10:15 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.; 12:15 p.m.;
1:15 p.m.;2:15 p.m.; 3:15 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.

September 1 - November 30
December 26 - 31
Daily:10:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.

Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Adults: $8.00
Children under 12 years of age: $5.00
Children under 5 years of age: FREE
School Groups: Students, Teachers, and Chaperons $5.00 each
Groups of 25 or more $6.00 per person with reservation.

Cathedral Caverns
637 Cave Rd.
Woodville, AL 35776
256-728-8193
256-728-8193 (fax)
ccaverns@nehp.net

Note: Access to the cave is available only with a tour guide for your safety and convenience.

Click here to see additional images of the caverns, including some amazing images of parts of the caverns not open to the public; in the Crystal Room and the Second Forest.


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