Looking for Kentucky caves? Yeah, we have quite a few of them and they are pretty amazing if I do say so myself. Here in Kentucky, we know a thing or two about caves. Not only is the Bluegrass home to the largest underground cavern system in the world, but we also have the epic Louisville Mega Cavern (a superlative star in its own right), as well as amazing places like Horse Cave, a Kentucky locale with a massive cavern in its town square! Simply put, there's no shortage of subterranean adventures here in the Bluegrass, and if you're looking for a fun cave-themed day trip in Kentucky, we've put together a pretty rockin' itinerary for you!

A perennial Bluegrass favorite, Carter Caves State Resort Park really does have it all. From amazing outdoor recreation -- including its eponymous caves -- to scenic trails, incredible camping, and an amazing on-site resort *and* restaurant, Carter Caves is the total Kentucky State Parks package.

This 2,000-acre expanse is a place of immense beauty and natural splendor; it's everything that makes Kentucky so unique and special -- all in one place.

Here you'll find 33 miles of trails, winding through lush forests, pristine pools, and fascinating geological formations both above and below ground -- and on the Three Bridges Trail, you'll get to experience it all.

Of course, for those looking to take their adventures below ground, Carter Caves offers guide-led tours all year round. If you're willing to brave the cave elements (cool temperatures, dripping waters, and narrow passageways), the tours of Saltpeter Cave and flashlight tours of Cascade Cave and X-Cave are bucket-list worthy! There are plenty of caves in Kentucky right in this park so you won't want to miss out on all of the underground adventures you can have here.

All of these adventures are bound to work up a hearty appetite, and happily, Carter Caves State Park has its own chef-led restaurant with a robust menu sourcing local, Kentucky Proud ingredients!

Tierney's Cavern offers an incredible dining experience in a cozy little package, with gorgeous views of the park while you dine.

What's for dinner on the Tierney's Cavern menu? Will it be Kentucky classics, like fried chicken, barbecue pork, cornbread, and baked beans?

Or will you choose a Carter Caves special, like the Park Burger or Hot Brown Burger? There are no wrong choices here.

Carter Caves State Resort Park is one of the most unique places in Kentucky. It's a beautiful natural area, an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, a magnificent subterranean adventure, a world-class resort, and a fine dining experience... all rolled into one amazing Kentucky State Park.

Come and enjoy an adventure-packed day at Carter Caves in Kentucky -- you'll be so glad you did!

What do you think about this cave-themed day trip in Kentucky? What a fun adventure! There are so many Kentuck caves in this one park that you could easily spend a long time exploring. So We would suggest checking out all of the trails in Carter Caves State Resort Park available from our friends over at AllTrails and making sure to get AllTrails+ so you can keep up to date with the hikes even when there is no cell service around.

Speaking of epic cave systems have you ever been to Mammoth Cave? Check out this OnlyInYourState video below where we ask an important turning question about this epic cave that has been debated for years: