I would recommend this for families with children above 7 y.o. Social distancing was not strict but if you understand Covid 19’s mode of transmission you would want to protect yourself and others maintaining that good and safe distance. The tour guide was informative and friendly, it did not smell bad inside the cave, there was a few drops of H2O coming from the rock formations. Crystal Onyx Cave is a thriving underground ecosystem, where families often go for a laidback and brief caving adventure. is cheaper, I do not recommend this for children below 6 especially if they aren’t cautious, older adults with knee problems might find if difficult to climb some steep stairs, flash photograpy so far was ok, just be extra careful when climbing the stairs holding onto your cellphones or camera as it would take at least a day to recover it. We recommend that you put phones on airplane mode, use auto flash and have them fully charged.Our guided tour was short, it took about 35 minutes to complete the guided tour, it was 73 degrees outside, inside the cave was 60 degrees, no need to bring a sweater this time of the year during our experience, in a Pandemic, masks were required in the shop and in the cave, online price was around $16.00 but paying with a cc is around $11-12 for adults,paying cash is even cheaper but with 4% service charge adult entrance costs $10.15 each, seniors and children below 11 y.o. We have many spectacular photo opportunities but no cell service in the cave.This tour is ideal for people with an interest in cave tourism history and unusual rock formations. CRYSTAL ONYX Cave is well lit so flashlights aren’t necessary. This cave was also the site of very important cultural history in the early days of Kentucky cave tourism.To protect our cave system, there are no public restrooms but clean porta-potties are available.Be aware there is grating throughout the cave. No pets except for properly trained service dogs.No food, drinks, gum, tobacco products or vaping in the cave.Front baby carriers only, no piggy back riding.No backpacks, purses* or walking sticks* allowed in the cave.Not handicap accessible, the tour is one half mile with 175 steps sporadically throughout the cave.Know the “NOs” for the safety of our guests and the conservation of the cave: Several local caves have similar names: Onyx Cave, Mammoth Onyx Cave, Great Onyx Cave, Crystal Cave… They are all different caves We are CRYSTAL ONYX cave, just three miles East of I-65, exit 53. If you have a reservation at another local establishment please allow yourself a minimum of 2 hours here plus travel time.The cave is 58 degrees F year round, dress appropriately.We have two tour routes that run at our discretion, they are both spectacular. *Terms apply, see notes on the “ABOUT” page. You may contact us for exclusive/ private tours year round.We have RV and Big Rig parking available.Closures will be posted on our Facebook page. Inclement weather: No tours if there is any snow or ice on the ground.Reservations are available but not needed except for groups of 12+.See our “ABOUT” page for details or call 27. We are Crystal Onyx Cave, established in 1960. But, don’t be confused, there is another local cave using a similar name. Address: 711 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY 42127, United States. Please check out our excellent Google and TripAdvisor reviews. Crystal Onyx is family owned and operated with a laid back approach and unscripted tours. The average temperature in the cave is 58 degrees F or 14.5 C. The meandering trails have recently been renovated with groomed crushed limestone, new steps and handrails. You will descend down safe concrete and steel steps into a well lit speleothem rich cave. Your adventure begins outside with a short walk to one of the many sink holes and caves on our property. Tour group size is small with a comfortable pace and plenty of stops so you can see all of nature’s wonders, take pictures, relax and enjoy. You will be walking among a vast and diversified array of formations up close throughout the cave on your one hour, one half mile tour. Our cave, located on Prewitts Knob is a living, growing cave. Crystal Onyx is one of Kentucky’s premier show caves with spectacular beauty throughout.
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