Cathedral Caverns State Park

Have you known that one of the most interesting things to visit in Alabama is underground? Cathedral Caverns State Park, located in northeast Alabama, began in the 1950s as a tourist attraction known as Bat Cave. The cave is stunning features attract visitors all year.

The guided cave tour, which is approximately 1.5 miles round trip, is a must-do experience in this area. The origin of the caves' present name becomes clear as soon as tourists enter the 126-foot-wide and 25-foot-high entrance. Inside, more astounding figures await, such as Goliath, a 45-foot-tall, 243-foot-wide stalagmite that is one of the world's largest of its kind. The cave maintains a temperature of 60°F all year, allowing you to marvel at nature's amazing wonders in comfort.