If you are in the mood for an underground exploration, these caves in West Virginia will give you the subterranean adventure you are looking for.

1. Smoke Hole Caverns

Smoke Hole Caverns is a geological wonder that is millions of years old. Over its history, the cave served as shelter and storage for ancient Seneca Indians, soldiers in the Civil War and even moonshiners. Many unusual formations are found inside the cave, and along the way, you will find displays that attempt to recreate how the cave was used by people throughout its long history. Outside, you can find "West Virginia’s Largest Gift Shop," gemstone mining and a resort comprised of log cabins and cottages. Smoke Hole Caverns is located at 5413 North Fork Highway in Seneca Rocks.

2. Organ Cave

Organ Cave is the second largest cave on the east coast. It is so large that the full size of it is still unknown, as only 45 miles of it have actually been mapped. This national landmark is open for tours through reservation only. If you are looking for a greater adventure, you can explore the cave deeper with "Exploring Expeditions," which involves spelunking deep into the darkest recesses of the cave. Equipment will be provided for these types of tours. Before it became a tour cave, Organ Cave was used during the Civil War by confederate soldiers for shelter and passage. Organ Cave is located at 417 Masters Rd. in Ronceverte.

3. Lost World Caverns

This cavern, located 120 feet below the earth's surface, was first discovered in 1942. The guided 45-minute tour covers a half-mile loop of stalactites, stalagmites and other unique rock formations. Many famous formations can be found inside, such as The Bridal Veil, The War Club, and The Snowy Chandelier. Aside from the guided walking tour, you can also take the Wild Cave Tour, a 4-hour expedition deep underground, in the mud and in the dark. Outside the cave, you can visit the dinosaur museum, and you can learn about the prehistoric bear (known as Arctodus pristinus) whose remains were discovered in the cave in 1967.Lost World Caverns is located at 907 Lost World Rd. in Lewisburg.

4. Seneca Caverns

Seneca Caverns is a limestone cave formed 460 million years ago beneath a long-dead sea. In the early 1400s, the first verifiable human contact with the cave was made by the Seneca Indians. They used it as a home, for storage and to perform ceremonies. in the 1700s, German settler Laven Teter found the cavern. His family owned the cave until 1928. In 1930, the new owners turned it into the show cave it is today. Aside from guided tours, the cavern also has an adjacent gift shop and gemstone mining. Seneca Caverns is located at 3328 Germany Valley Rd. in Riverton.

Whichever one you choose, these caves will offer an exploration of the magic and mystery of underground worlds that you won't soon forget.

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